Replace your Ghana Card now; Significant Hike in Fees from May 2024
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a Public Notice to Ghanaians regarding an impending significant increase in fees for Ghana Card services.
Starting from the first Wednesday of May 2024, citizens will experience a hike in costs related to first-time registrations and replacements, as outlined in the newly adjusted Fees and Charges.
Current Fee Structure
As of now, replacing a misplaced Ghana Card at the district offices costs GHS 35, while the fee at premium offices stands at GHS 110.
Impending Fee Increase
However, come May, the cost for a card replacement at the district offices will leap to GHS 125, representing an increase of over 250%. At the premium centers, the new fee will be an eye-watering GHS 420, almost quadrupling the current price.
Citizens are urged to act promptly if their cards have been misplaced. The NIA’s announcement is a clear call to replace your Ghana Card before the new fees take effect to avoid the additional financial burden.
First Time Registration Fees
| Service | New Fee | Old Fee |
|---|---|---|
| First Time Registration (NIA District Office) | Free | Free |
| First-Time Registration (Premium Centre) | GHS 310 | N/A |
| First-Time Registration (ECOWAS Sub Region) | USD 55 | USD 20 |
| First-Time Registration – Rest of Africa | USD 75 | USD 30 |
| First-Time Registration – Countries Outside Africa | USD 115 | USD 50 |
Card Replacement Service Fees
| Service | New Fee | Old Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Card Replacement – NIA Regional/District Office | GHS 125 | GHS 30 |
| Card Replacement – NIA Premium Office | GHS 420 | N/A |
| Card Replacement – ECOWAS Sub-Region | USD 55 | USD 20 |
| Card Replacement – Rest of Africa | USD 75 | USD 30 |
| Card Replacement – Countries Outside Africa | USD 115 | USD 20 |
Personal Update Services Fees
| Service | New Fee | Old Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Record Update Only – NIA Regional/District Office | Free | Free |
| Record Update Only – NIA Premium Office | GHS 310 | N/A |
| Record Update with replacement of card – NIA Regional/District Office | GHS 60 | GHS 30 |
| Record Update with replacement of card – NIA Premium Office | GHS 355 | N/A |
| Nationality Update – NIA Regional/District Office | GHS 70 | N/A |
| Nationality Update – NIA Premium Office | GHS 365 | N/A |
| Record Update Only – ECOWAS Sub-Region | Free | Free |
| Record Update Only – Rest of Africa | Free | Free |
| Record Update Only – Countries Outside Africa | Free | Free |
| Record Update with replacement of card – NIA Premium Office | USD 27.50 | N/A |
| Record Update with replacement of card – Rest of Africa | USD 37.50 | USD 30 |
| Record Update with replacement of card – Countries Outside Africa | USD 57.50 | USD 50 |
For a comprehensive breakdown of the updated fees and charges, the NIA directs the public to their website at www.nia.gov.gh.
In light of these developments, it’s crucial to prioritize the replacement of lost or misplaced Ghana Cards. Waiting until after the fee increase not only impacts individuals financially but also places added strain on the NIA’s resources as they manage a likely surge in last-minute replacements.
