Ghana Citizenship Application 2026: Official Requirements from Ministry of Interior & Diaspora Affairs
Published: 30/Jan/2026
Source: Ministry of the Interior, the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, Ghana /CertifiedAfrica.com
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION NOTICE – February 1, 2026
The Ghana Ministry of the Interior and Diaspora Affairs Office have temporarily paused the citizenship application process. The February 2-6 application window is currently on hold while they work to streamline and improve the experience for the diaspora.
Watch this page for updates. New timelines will be posted here as soon as they’re announced by official channels.
Ghana Citizenship Application 2026: Official Requirements from Ministry of Interior & Diaspora Affairs
Updated: January 30, 2026 | Application Window: February 2-6, 2026 | Citizenship Ceremony: March 5, 2026
The Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President have officially announced the 2026 citizenship application process for historic diasporans seeking Ghanaian citizenship. If you’re an African American, Caribbean, or African diaspora member looking to obtain citizenship in Ghana, this is your complete guide to requirements, fees, documents, and the application process.
Quick Summary:
Application Dates: February 2-6, 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily)
Location: World Trade Center Accra, Ghana
Fees: GH₵1,500 (administrative) + GH₵25,000 (application fee, if shortlisted)
Citizenship Ceremony: March 5, 2026 with President John Mahama
Eligibility: 18+ years old, two-year residence permit, DNA proof of Ghanaian descent
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Who is Eligible for Ghana Citizenship? (Eligibility Requirements)
To apply for Ghanaian citizenship by registration as a historic diasporan, you must:
✅ Be over 18 years of age
✅ Hold a two-year residence permit (proof of legal residence in Ghana)
✅ Provide DNA proof of Ghanaian descent
✅ Have police clearance from both your home country and Ghana
✅ Demonstrate strong ties to Ghana
Note: This citizenship process is specifically for African diaspora members who can prove Ghanaian ancestry through DNA testing
Read further (commercial enterprise supporting applications): https://www.certifiedafrica.com/ghana-citizenship-application-diaspora-affairs-ministry-of-interior-2026