Here are the over 10 categories of officials and persons who must return their diplomatic and service passports

Here are the over 10 categories of officials and persons who must return their diplomatic and service passports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has recalled diplomatic and service passports issued to individuals no longer eligible to hold them.

This directive affects over ten categories of officials, including former government appointees, Members of Parliament, and public servants.

The announcement emphasizes that diplomatic and service passports are reserved for individuals actively engaged in specific state duties.

“Those no longer serving in these capacities are required to return the passports to the ministry immediately.”

The affected groups include:

1.Former government ministers, deputy ministers, and other appointees.

2.Members of Parliament who are no longer in office.

3.Retired members of the judiciary.

4.Public servants who have left active service.

5.Staff of statutory agencies and commissions no longer holding office.

6.Retired officers of the security services.

7.Spouses of entitled officials who have vacated their roles.

8.Other categories of individuals previously granted the privilege without eligibility.

This directive is part of efforts to maintain the integrity of Ghana’s passport system and ensure compliance with international best practices.

It follows recent concerns about the misuse of diplomatic and service passports, which can undermine the country’s reputation abroad.

The Ministry has also urged individuals in possession of such passports to comply promptly, warning that failure to return them may lead to sanctions.

Read the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration statement below:

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