The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the implementation of revised fees for registration and related services, following Parliamentary approval of the Fees and Charges.
The new fees will take effect on Monday, February 2, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the NIA, the fee adjustment is in line with the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080), which requires public institutions to periodically review charges to reflect prevailing economic and operational conditions.
“The Ghana Card has evolved into critical national infrastructure, and its long-term sustainability requires periodic, modest fee realignment after prolonged cost absorption regardless of exchange rate movements,” the statement said.
The NIA explained that while exchange rate conditions have stabilised, operating costs—including technology licensing, cybersecurity services, utilities, logistics, and personnel—remain high and largely non-reversible. The last fee review, approved in 2023, did not account for these cumulative cost increases.
Under the new schedule, first-time registration at NIA district offices will remain free for applicants below 25 years, while those 25 years and above will pay GH¢30. Card replacement and nationality updates will cost GH¢200, while card renewal will attract a fee of GH¢150. Record updates without card replacement remain free.
Premium services at NIA centres will range from GH¢165 for record updates to GH¢520 for card replacement. For foreign nationals, fees will be charged in the cedi equivalent of US dollars, including USD 120 for first-time registration and nationality updates, and USD 78 for annual card renewal.
The full list of revised fees and charges is available on the NIA website at www.nia.gov.gh.
The NIA assured the public that the adjustments will be applied transparently and responsibly, aimed at strengthening the national identity system to support governance, service delivery, financial inclusion, and national development.
