Accra: The National Identification Authority (NIA) will from February 2, 2026, implement new fees and charges for Ghana Card registration and related services.
According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr. Williams Amponsah Emmanuel Darlas, the Head of the Corporate Affairs, NIA, indicated that the fee adjustments were made to align with prevailing economic and operational conditions. The statement outlined that first-time registration at NIA District Offices for individuals aged 25 years and above would cost GHC30, while those below 25 years would continue to register for free.
Under the revised fee structure, card replacement at District Offices will cost GHC200, card renewal GHC150, nationality update GHC200, and card transfer service, excluding courier service, GHC75. Record updates at District Offices will remain free, but record updates with card replacement will incur a fee of GHC200.
The NIA emphasized that the Ghana Card has become a critical national infrastructure, necessitating periodic and modest fee adjustments to ensure its long-term sustainability. This comes after the last fee review proposed in 2022 and approved in 2023. The operational costs, including technology licensing, cybersecurity services, utilities, logistics, and personnel, have increased significantly.
For the Foreigner Identification Management System (FIMS), the new fees will be the cedi equivalent of US$120 for first-time registration, US$78 for annual renewal, and US$75 per annum for multiple-year renewals (minimum of two years). Card replacement and nationality update will cost the cedi equivalent of US$78 and US$120, respectively. Record updates with card replacement will cost US$70, while record updates only will remain free.
The Premium Registration Service will charge GHC410 for first-time registration, card replacement, record update with card replacement, nationality update, and card renewal. Record updates only at Premium Centres will cost GHC165.
The NIA assured the public that the revised fees would be applied transparently and responsibly. It stated that the adjustments are aimed at strengthening the national identity system to support governance, service delivery, financial inclusion, and national development.