Ghana Citizenship Services in United States

Citizenship and identity services available at the Ghana Embassy Washington DC for Ghanaians living in United States.

Dual Citizenship Registration

If you are a Ghanaian citizen who has acquired United States citizenship, you can register as a dual citizen at the Ghana Embassy Washington DC.

  • Form: Form 10 (Dual Citizenship Registration)
  • Fee: $200 USD
  • Processing: 3-6 months
  • Documents: Ghana passport, United States passport/naturalisation certificate, birth certificate, photographs

Full dual citizenship guide

Ghana Card Registration

Register for your Ghana Card at the Ghana Embassy Washington DC. 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

Full Ghana Card guide

Birth Registration Abroad

Register the birth of your child born in United States with the Ghana Embassy Washington DC to establish their Ghanaian citizenship.

  • Child born to at least one Ghanaian parent is automatically a Ghanaian citizen
  • Bring: United States birth certificate, parents passports, marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Fee: $25 - $50 USD

Full birth registration guide

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