Renewing your U.S. passport at the Ghana Embassy requires careful preparation and adherence to specific guidelines. This article provides a detailed overview of the requirements and procedures to ensure a smooth renewal process.
Appointment Scheduling
Passport issuances in Abuja and Lagos are by appointment only. In order for us to provide quality service to all our customers, it is important that you arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their appointments will have to reschedule.
You should first schedule a passport appointment using the links below. If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions.
Required Forms and Documents
Complete Form DS-82. Enter your information online and print Form DS-82.
- Use our Form Filler tool to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it.
- Print your form on single-sided paper.
- The Form Filler does not let you enter an address for an emergency contact outside the United States.
Include both an original version or certified copy of your citizenship evidence, and a photocopy of it. If you do not submit a photocopy, you must submit a second, certified copy of your citizenship evidence.
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Payment Options
The fee for passport renewal is also payable using Pay.gov. Please see below for details about payment options.
Adult applicants using a DS-82 form to renew their passport may elect to use Pay.gov to pay their passport renewal fee. If you elect to pay your passport fee online via Pay.gov, you must bring a printed copy of your Pay.gov receipt that includes your Pay.gov Tracking ID to the interview.
Adult applicants using a DS-11 form to renew their passport may elect to use Pay.gov to pay their passport fee. If you elect to pay your passport fee online via Pay.gov, you must bring a printed copy of your Pay.gov receipt that includes your Pay.gov Tracking ID to the interview.
Minor applicants using a DS-11 form to renew their passport may elect to use Pay.gov to pay their passport fee. If you elect to pay your passport fee online via Pay.gov, you must bring a printed copy of your Pay.gov receipt that includes your Pay.gov Tracking ID to the interview.
dollars or the equivalent in Nigerian Naira. We also accept payment with a credit card issued in the United States.
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Payment can be made in the following ways:
- Dollars or the equivalent in Nigerian Naira in cash at the Embassy or Consulate.
- Credit card issued in the United States.
- Pay.gov (online payment system).
Passport Collection
Passports must be collected by the applicant or authorized representative.
Normal "wear and tear" such as folded pages or a small bend do not count as damage. The embassy or consulate will tell you about options to pick up or deliver your passport. We cannot return your completed passport to Canada using 1-2 day or express delivery.
Processing Time
Allow Approximately 3 weeks for processing.
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Special Circumstances
Minors
Both parents or guardians should appear with the minor. If one parent/guardian cannot be present, the non-applying parent or guardian must complete DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” providing written consent for the issuance of a passport for the minor child. Sign and date Form DS-3053 in the presence of a Certified Notary Public.
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Emergency Passports
Embassies and consulates can issue an emergency passport if you have urgent travel. It takes only 2-3 weeks to receive a full validity passport with 52 pages and you should plan ahead before your passport expires. Emergency passports are limited to 12 pages, normally valid for only one year and cannot be extended.
Emergency passports are issued when there is a need for immediate travel. As with full validity passports, you must appear at the Embassy or Consulate in person to apply. The application process and fee is the same as if you were applying for a regular passport.
Fill the required form out using the PASSPORT WIZARD. Complete the form online, hit submit, and then print the form and bring it to your appointment. The printed form will include the unique scannable barcode in the upper left corner - make sure it is not cut off. When you receive your emergency passport, you will also receive a letter that explains how to obtain a regular passport after completing your urgent travel.
Important Considerations
In order for us to provide quality service to all our customers, it is important that you arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their appointments will have to reschedule.
Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. Hospitals and doctors often require payment “up front” prior to service or admission. Credit card payment is not always available.
Remember: If you elect to pay your passport fee online via Pay.gov, you must bring a printed copy of your Pay.gov receipt that includes your Pay.gov Tracking ID to the interview.
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