Biometric Data Collection

After you submit your online application for passport, you will be required to schedule your biometric services appointment at the Ghana Biometrics Enrollment center located near you. Please click on Schedule Appointment to find a center near you.

Your passport application confirmation will provide you with a Transaction number and specific instructions on what you should bring with you to your appointment. You must also bring:

• Your VFS appointment confirmation
• Proof of Ghanaian Citizenship
• Valid photo identification (such as your Previous passport, birth Certificate or voters ID)
• Biometrics enrollment fee. Click here for payment options.

Important points for your Biometric Enrollment Appointment

Applications submitted online are valid for up to 6 months from date of submission and must be presented within that time frame, if not the application will be automatically deleted from system and applicant will have to re-apply.

When you provide your digital signature, you will also be attesting that the information in your application was complete, true, and correct at the time of applying.

We recommend that you print or save a photocopy of your completed application, to review in the future and for your records. We also recommend that you review your copy of your completed application, before you come to your appointment.

Biometrics will be collected using a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital finger scanner.

Your face must be clearly visible for a photograph to be taken. This means that you cannot:

Have hair that covers the eyes

Wear a hat or scarf or any other item that obscures the face, hair or neck (with the exception of religious head coverings detailed below:

If you wear a head or neck covering for religious reasons you must ensure that your face is clearly visible, from the bottom of your chin to above your eyebrows including both cheeks. If possible both ears should also be displayed. You may also need to remove your glasses when the photograph is taken.

If you have cut or damaged your fingertips, you should make an appointment with the Biometrics enrollment center when the injury has healed.

If you have a temporary decoration, such as mehndi or henna, you should advise the Biometrics enrollment Center when booking your appointment to determine whether a scan will be possible.

All applicants excluding minors (Children under the age 5 years) must provide a complete Biometrics. Applicants who are incapable of providing consent, or those physically unable will only provide facial photograph.

For more information on the Biometric Enrollment Center locations and hours of application please click here