Ghana Citizenship Services in South Africa
Citizenship and identity services available at the Ghana High Commission Pretoria for Ghanaians living in South Africa.
Dual Citizenship Registration
If you are a Ghanaian citizen who has acquired South Africa citizenship, you can register as a dual citizen at the Ghana High Commission Pretoria.
- Form: Form 10 (Dual Citizenship Registration)
- Fee: $200 USD
- Processing: 3-6 months
- Documents: Ghana passport, South Africa passport/naturalisation certificate, birth certificate, photographs
Ghana Card Registration
Register for your Ghana Card at the Ghana High Commission Pretoria. The Ghana Card is mandatory for passport applications.
- Fee: $50 - $100 USD
- Processing: 4-8 weeks
- Documents: Ghana passport or birth certificate, proof of residence, photographs
Birth Registration Abroad
Register the birth of your child born in South Africa with the Ghana High Commission Pretoria to establish their Ghanaian citizenship.
- Child born to at least one Ghanaian parent is automatically a Ghanaian citizen
- Bring: South Africa birth certificate, parents passports, marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Fee: $25 - $50 USD