Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suspends Operations at Premium Passport Centres in Accra and Kumasi
ACCRA/KUMASI — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the immediate closure of its Premium Passport Application Centres (PACs) in both Accra and Kumasi. The decision, effective Monday, February 23, 2026, affects the high-traffic premium hubs located at the Accra Digital Centre and the Kumasi Premium Center . According to official sources, the suspension is part of a strategic "operational realignment" intended to integrate new 24-hour expedited processing systems recently introduced by the Ministry. Why the Premium Centers are Closing The Ministry cited several technical and administrative reasons for the sudden halt: System Migration: Integrating the premium centers into the new 24-hour expedited service infrastructure. Service Standardization: Aligning the "Premium" fee structure with the newly approved reduced passport fees (currently GH₵ 350 for standard and GH₵ 2000 for 24-hour servic...