Ghana - Renunciation of Citizenship

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Procedure

In-Person :

1. Visit the ministry of the interior in Accra Ghana or Ghana diplomatic mission abroad and express your interest
2. You will then be required to purchase the application form (Renunciation form 13).
3. Submit the completed duly filled application form along with the required documents (listed below).
4. If the application is submitted via the embassy itbe forwarded to the ministry of interior in Accra Ghana for verification and processing.
5. If the minister or authorized official is satisfied that all the documents are in order you will be notified of the outcome and be issued with the certificate of renunciation of citizenship.

Please note: that you will be required to surrender the Ghanaian Passport and other identification document(s) issued by the Ghana government, beforebeing handed the certificate.

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Required Documents

• An application letter, applying for renunciation of Ghanaian citizenship, addressed to the Minister for the Interior
  • The letter should give applicant’s detailed curriculum vitae, and state the name and current address of his/her parents.
  • The letter should also state whether the applicant is in any way indebted to the Government of Ghana by way of bond, scholarship or otherwise.
• Two (2) recent passport sized photographs
• Copy of Ghanaian Passport (Bio Data Page)
• Assurance letter from the country where applicant is acquiring new citizenship
• Receipt of payment for Renunciation form (photocopy)
• Any other documents that may be requested by the authorized official.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of the Interior:
P.O. Box M42 Accra, Ghana
Digital Address: GA-111-5377
Telephone: + (233) 302 68 44 21/302 68 44 07/302 68 44 00
Public Affairs & Com. Unit
Telephone:+ (233) 302 68 44 05/299 10 18 96/299 01 13 40
Email:[email protected]
Website:website

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration
Post Office Box M53, Accra – Ghana
Physical Address: No. 5 AgostinhoNeto Rd. Liberation Avenue,Airport Residential Area,Accra.
GPS Address: GA-057-0036
Tel: +233 30 299 9604 / +233 30 2738 473
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Website: website

Eligibility

• Any citizen of Ghana of full age and capacity who is also a citizen of any country; or a national of a foreign country, is eligible to make the application to renounce their Ghana Citizenship.
• The individual must be:-
  • Must be aged 18 and above
  • Must have a sound mind
  • Must have or will soon obtain foreign citizenship
  • Has acquired or would likely be granted citizenship in another country
  • Has no criminal or financial liability to the state

Fees

• Renunciation form 13 purchase cost – GH₵1,200.00 (in Ghana)
• The cost of purchasing the renunciation form varies between embassies (please consult with the embassy)

Validity

• The validity period is forever

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Processing Time

• Two (2) Weeks After receipt of the application by the ministry of interior

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Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Date/place of birth
• Age/gender
• Name and current address of his/her parents.
• Current residential address
• Contact address
• Reasons for the application

Need for the Document

• This enables Ghana citizen by birth to voluntarily make a declaration of renunciation their Ghanaian citizenship,for the main purpose ofacquisition of citizenship of another country.

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External Links

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