The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a fast-track process for replacing passports lost or damaged during the recent floods, as part of government efforts to support victims affected by the disaster.
In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, the Ministry expressed its condolences to families who lost loved ones and sympathised with individuals and communities impacted by the flooding that affected parts of Accra and other areas.
The Ministry acknowledged that many Ghanaians lost or had their passports damaged during the floods and said it had introduced an expedited replacement process to ease the burden on affected persons.
“The Ministry recognises that due to the floods many Ghanaians may have either lost their passports or had them damaged.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to implement an expedited replacement of lost and damaged Ghanaian passports as a result of the floods,” the statement said.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader response to the disaster following directives from President John Dramani Mahama to assist affected households and restore essential public services.
Under the arrangement, victims are required to contact the Ministry through a dedicated hotline, 055 936 8563, between July 3 and July 17, 2026, to begin the replacement process.
Applicants will be asked to provide their full name, date of birth, gender as captured on the lost passport, and a valid telephone number to facilitate the application.
According to the Ministry, replacement passports will be processed within one week after applicants complete the required procedures.
The recent floods, which began on June 28 and intensified the following day, caused widespread destruction across parts of the Greater Accra Region, claiming lives and destroying homes, businesses and important personal documents.
The Ministry said the expedited passport replacement initiative is intended to help affected persons replace their travel documents quickly and support ongoing recovery efforts in flood-hit communities.
