Ghana - Obtain a New Firearm (gun) License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain a New Firearm (Gun) License in Ghana, the applicant must go to the Ministry of the Interior, Ghana.
2. Address and contact details can be found in the following link
3. Also, Information related to the MINT office and License authority can be obtained from the “Office locations and contacts” section of this page.
4. The applicant can collect the application Form from the office of the Ministry of the Interior.
5. Fill the forms with the right information to facilitate the process.
6. Fill in all the necessary details in the application and submit with supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section.
7. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
8. The Commission will review the application and all the submitted documents. This process takes averagely 2 to 3 months. Once the applicant meets all the requirements, the Commission will issue an invoice for the license fee to be paid. After payment is done, the Commission will proceed to issue the license accordingly.
9. The process takes two to three months. This is usually the case when the applicants present all the documents the right way.
10. If an application is rejected, the license fee shall be refunded back to the applicant.
11. On scrutinizing the application if the issuing officer is satisfied, he shall grant the new license to the applicant.

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Required Documents

• Application letter addressed to the Hon. Minister, Ministry of the Interior, Accra
• 4 Passport sized photographs
• Attested copy of address proof: Voter Identity Card, Passport, Electricity/ Water/Telephone Bill, Driving License, Property (House) Tax, Tax Return, National identification Card.
• Attested copy of date of birth: Police clearance Certificate, Birth certificate, Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date and place of birth by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of the Interior, Ghana
Address: 
ADDRESS : The Hon. Minister
Ministry of the Interior
P. O. Box M42,<br. Accra-Ghana
Telephone: +(233) 302 68 44 21 / +(233) 302 66 26 88 / +(233) 302 68 44 07
Public Affairs & Communication Unit: +(233) 299 01 59 34/ +(233) 299 01 53 52/ +(233) 299 10 18 96
Digital Address: GA-111-5377
HR23+VR Accra, Ghana
Digital address: GA-111-5377
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

The license authority shall refuse to grant a license:

• Where such license is required in respect of any prohibited arms or prohibited ammunition
• Where such is required by a person whom the licensing authority has reason to believe:
  • To be prohibited by the Indian Arms Rules or by any other law for the time being in force from acquiring, having in his possession or carrying any arms or ammunition.
  • To be of unsound mind.
  • To be for any reason unfit for a license.

Fees

• Processing fee – GH₵700 (to be paid after processing has been completed)

Validity

• Valid for a period of 90 days.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes 2 to 3 months.

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Instructions

• Applicant should apply for this permit only if necessary.
• While carrying a gun around with them in Ghana, the Foreigners have to be careful and must not issue their permit.

Required Information

• Application type (new application or renewal)
• Full names
• Gender
• Passport ( number, date of issue, expiry date )
• Nationality (at birth, present)
• Country of residence
• Occupation
• Contact information ( phone number, postal address, physical address )
• Reason for requiring the guns or ammunition
• Particulars of Firearm
• Spousal Information
• Next of Kin

Need for the Document

• This permit is necessary for holding and using a gun or ammunition in Ghana for foreigners and Ghanaians.

Information which might help

• If an individual tried to import any gun or ammunition without a permit, they will be accused of criminal charge.
• If the individual is proven guilty, they will have a serious legal issue to face.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• This permit can help the individual prove their innocence in case of usage of their gun or ammunition in Ghana and acts as a mode of self-defence.

External Links

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