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The NIA is a statutory body established by the NIA Act, 2006 (Act 707), to create, maintain, provide and promote the use of national identity cards commonly known as Ghana Cards for the advancement of economic, political and social activities in Ghana. The National Identification Authority (NIA) is a statutory body established by the National Identification Authority Act, 2006 (Act 707), to create, maintain, provide and promote the use of national identity cards commonly known as Ghana Cards for the advancement of economic, political and social activities in Ghana.

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Hello UK and Ireland

The count down for Ghana party in the park is on, August 1st!

You can apply for your Ghana Card online AND HAVE YOUR GHANA CARD PRINTED FOR YOU AT GHANA PARTY IN THE PARK.

Follow the instructions below and apply for your Ghana card now: register.nia.gov.gh

Remember, you can only get the card at the venue if you have already applied online and gone through the process. Last minute won’t get you your Ghana Card, so apply now.

Thank you.

Today, the Management and staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) participated in the National Sanitation D...
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Today, the Management and staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) participated in the National Sanitation Day exercise, reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to promoting environmental cleanliness and healthier communities across the country.

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PRESS RELEASENIA, in partnership with IOM, Commences Special Registration for the Ghana card inSissala West, Lambussie a...
09/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE

NIA, in partnership with IOM, Commences Special Registration for the Ghana card in
Sissala West, Lambussie and Kassena-Nankana West Districts.

The National Identification Authority (NIA), in partnership with the International
Organization for Migration (IOM), wishes to inform the public that it will commence a
special Ghana Card registration exercise for Ghanaians living in selected border
communities along the Ghana-Burkina Faso border from Monday, 13th July to Thursday,
6th August 2026.

The exercise will take place in the Sissala West and Lambussie Districts of the Upper West
Region, and the Kassena-Nankana West District of the Upper East Region.

Following the successful pilot registration exercise conducted in Pusiga in 2024, this
initiative will also be implemented in carefully planned phases over the period. All eligible
Ghanaians aged six (6) years and above who have not yet registered for the Ghana Card
are encouraged to take advantage of the exercise.

Registration Communities
Sissala West (13th July – 6th August 2026)
i. Gwollu
ii. Fielmon
iii. Fatchu
iv. Wiero
v. Jitong
vi. Kupulma
vii. Kwala
viii. Puzene
ix. Numoro
x. Kuni
xi. Limeira

Lambussie (13th July – 6th August 2026)
i. Dahile
ii. Happa
iii. Bamwon
iv. Kokoligu
v. Hamile

Kassena-Nankana West (13th July – 6th August 2026)
i. Gwaru
ii. Nania
iii. Bisiawo
iv. Zeng

Registration Requirements:
1. The original copy of an applicant’s Birth Certificate; or
2. A valid Ghana Passport; or
3. Proof of naturalization; or
4. Certificate of acquired citizenship.
Applicants who do not possess any of the above documents may be vouched for under
oath by one eligible relative or two approved community members who are Ghanaian
citizens and possess Ghana Cards.

Please Note: Providing false information during registration or assisting a non-Ghanaian
to obtain a Ghana Card is an offence punishable by law and may result in a fine,
imprisonment, or both.

This special registration exercise is brought to you by the National Identification
Authority (NIA) in partnership with the International Organization for Migration
(IOM) .

End.

9th July 2026
Signed,
Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas
Head, Corporate Affairs Directorate – NIA

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Spain are you ready ???If you are a Ghanaian living in Spain and need to register for your Ghana Card, this is your oppo...
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If you are a Ghanaian living in Spain and need to register for your Ghana Card, this is your opportunity to obtain your unique national identity card

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Address

No. 8 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Off Gulf House Street, South Legon
Accra
GA-237

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+233242438615

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