NIA introduces new fees for Ghana card services at premium centres

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced updated fees for Ghana Card services at designated registration centres.

A notice shared on the NIA’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, outlines the charges for various services, including first-time registration, card replacement and record updates.

According to the notice, first-time registration and record updates will each cost GHC 310.00. A card replacement will be charged at GHC 420.00, while individuals updating their records and replacing their cards simultaneously will pay GHC 355.00. Nationality updates will cost GHC 365.00.

The NIA stated that these fees apply only at specific registration centres.

The Ghana Card serves as the official national identity card for Ghanaians within and abroad. It provides proof of identity, citizenship, and residency, incorporating biometric data for secure authentication.

Since its introduction, the Ghana Card has become an integral part of government services, banking, healthcare, and electoral processes.

More than 18 million Ghanaians have been registered, and in 2024, the NIA extended issuance to Ghanaians living abroad. The first card under this initiative was issued in Ottawa, Canada.