Australian High Commission

Ghana

High Commission address: 2, Second Rangoon Close , (cnr Josef B. Tito Ave), Cantonments - Telephone: 701 2961-3, 777 080 - Fax: 776 803

Important Changes to Passport Application Procedures from 1 July 2008

From 1 July 2008 you may be required to present additional documents if your name shown on your Australian passport is different to your name shown on your Australian citizenship certificate or your name registered with an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Fees for passport applications will increase on 1 July 2008.
New passport application forms will be issued from 1 July 2008. If you already have an application form you should lodge it as soon as practicable. Old application forms will not be accepted after September 2008.
More information about these changes can be found at www.passports.gov.au
If your Australian passport has already expired or is due to expire within the next 12 months, you should consider lodging your application for a replacement passport as soon as possible.

On-line registration for Australians overseas

We encourage use of this online registration service by Australians planning to reside overseas for extended periods, and those travelling to locations where there are security risks.

Information for Australian Travellers

Consular Duty Officer (24 hour): +61 2 6261 3305
Toll Free (local call cost - within Australia only) 1300 555 135
Australian travellers and residents in Ghana and West Africa are encouraged to register with the Australian High Commission in Ghana and check Smartraveller for information on security issues.
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