The Non-Citizen Ghana Card is a national identification card issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA) together with the Ghana Immigration Service for non-Ghanaians who reside in Ghana. It is a requirement for foreigners living or doing business in Ghana to have this card for various activities like banking, healthcare, acquiring a SIM card, etc. This article will explain how a foreign national can acquire a non-citizen Ghana card and how important it is.
Who needs the Non-Citizen Ghana Card?
The Non-Citizen Ghana Card is available to and is needed by:
- Foreigners residing in Ghana
- Foreigners frequently visiting Ghana for business, tourism, or other purposes
What Documents are required to apply for a Non-citizen Ghana card?
To apply for a Non-Citizen Ghana Card, you'll need the following documents:
- Valid Passport: Your passport is essential as proof of identity.
- Visa: A valid visa, that shows you entered Ghana legally.
- Biometric Information: Your biometric data (fingerprints, facial image, and iris scan) will be captured during the registration process.
- Other Information that you will be required to provide: Contact details. Hight, residential address, hair colour, eye colour, languages spoken, Applicants parent information. Next of Kin, and Spouse details.
What is the Application Process to acquire a non-citizen Ghana card?
Obtaining a non-citizen Ghana card is easy. The steps below describe how one can acquire a non-citizen Ghana card.
Step 1: Obtain and fill out the Application form
You can start the process by filling out the application registration form. This can be done in two ways:
- Visit the NIA official website or
- Locate the Non-Citizen Ghana Card application center.
Fill out the application form, which includes basic information like your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and purpose of stay in Ghana.
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