New Ghana Card Fees Approved: Full Breakdown of NIA Charges Effective February 2, 2026
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced new Parliamentary Approved Fees and Charges for Ghana Card services. These fees apply to both Ghanaian citizens and foreign nationals and will take effect from Monday, 2nd February 2026.
The revised charges cover services provided at District Offices, Premium Centres, and under the Foreign Identification Management System (FIMS).
Below is a detailed and simplified breakdown for public awareness.
District Office Services (Standard Services for Ghanaians)
These services are available at all NIA District Offices nationwide.
First-Time Registration (Below 25 years): Free
First-Time Registration (25 years and above): GHS 30.00
Card Replacement: GHS 200.00
Record Update Only: Free
Record Update with Replacement of Card: GHS 200.00
Nationality Update: GHS 200.00
Card Renewal: GHS 150.00
Card Transfer Services: GHS 75.00
Premium Centre Services (Expedited Services for Ghanaians)
Premium Centres provide faster processing at higher approved fees.
First-Time Registration: GHS 410.00
Card Replacement: GHS 520.00
Record Update with Replacement of Card: GHS 410.00
Nationality Record Update: GHS 410.00
Card Renewal: GHS 410.00
Record Update Only: GHS 165.00
Foreign Identification Management System (FIMS)
These fees apply to foreign nationals residing in Ghana. All charges are in United States Dollars (USD).
First-Time Registration: $120.00
Annual Renewal of Card: $78.00
Multiple-Year Renewal (Minimum of two years): $75.00
Replacement of Card: $78.00
Nationality Update: $120.00
Update of Records with Replacement of Card: $70.00
Update of Record Only: Free
Approved Payment Methods
According to the NIA notice, payments must be made through the following official channels:
Any CalBank Branch nationwide
USSD code: *771#
The CalBank Mobile Application
The public is advised to avoid unauthorized intermediaries and make payments only through approved platforms.
Important Notice to the Public
The Ghana Card remains a mandatory national identification document required for accessing banking services, education, healthcare, SIM registration, passport applications, and other official services.
Citizens and residents are encouraged to plan ahead, select the appropriate service category, and ensure their records are accurate to avoid additional costs.
For accurate and official information, the public should rely on updates issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA).