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Alby News Ghana Blog of Monday, 1 May 2023

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How To Apply For A Ghana Card Without Visiting An NIA Office

Do you wish to submit your Ghana Card application at home prior to visiting the NIA office? If so, this article will guide you through the steps necessary to obtain one without difficulty.

On average, training Ghanaians on how the National Identity Management System operates takes longer. This is due to the fact that many of us do not know what is required of us prior to the Ghana card registration procedure commencing.

You should prepare the registration information at home so that you can respond promptly to officials who request the information. This will enable you to complete the registration process without anxiety.

Here are some of the discussion topics regarding Ghana Card:

Persons eligible to register for a Ghana Card

Need for a Ghanaian Identification Card

Principal Documents for Card Registration in Ghana

Harmonization

Prerequisites for first-time candidates

Procedures to Acquire a Ghana Card

Persons eligible to register for a Ghana Card

Every Ghanaian (both domestic and international)

All individuals who hold citizenship in both Ghana and another nation (dual citizens)

All individuals aged 0 and older

Need for a Ghanaian Identification Card

All applicants who wish to register for a Ghana Card must attend in person, as their biometrics will be collected. After submitting a home-based application for a Ghana Card, you must visit the NIA office. Make certain the following information or documents are available:

Personal particulars

You will be required to provide personal information such as your name, date and place of birth, as well as your residential address and digital address code.

Information concerning guardians

When you arrive at the NIA Office, you will be required to provide your parents' names, addresses, dates of birth, and any other pertinent information.

Biometrics

This is the most important step in the registration procedure. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the biometric procedure in person. There would be a collection of fingerprints, iris scans, photographs, and any other required personal information. The applicant must therefore attend the NIA office after applying for a Ghana Card from home.

Information regarding one's parents, spouse, and next of kin.

The officials will require the name, birthplace, and nationality of both your mother and father. Additionally, the identity of your spouse will be required.

The Next of Kin

You will be required to provide the name and address of your closest relative. Those with multiple spouses will be required to submit an additional spouse manifest.

Principal Documents for Card Registration in Ghana

Individuals would be required to provide any of the verification documents (such as a birth certificate, proof of acquired citizenship, or valid passport) in order to corroborate the information submitted.

Harmonization

For data harmonization with the NIA, applicants must provide documentation or identification certificates from the following institutions:

DVLA (LICENCE)

NHIS

TAX (TIN)

PASSPORT

EC (VOTER CARD)

Prerequisites for first-time candidates

A candidate must personally present at the registration center.

The applicant's authentic birth certificate or a valid Ghanaian passport.

Address digital of the applicant

Original copy of the applicant's certificate of naturalization

Registration Process

Procedures to Acquire a Ghana Card

A Registration Official will record your personal information on an application form.

Hand your completed form to a Mobile Registration Desk Operator, who will enter your personal data into the computer.

A digital camera connected to the Mobile Registration computer will capture your image, while an electronic signature device will capture your signature.

After completing these steps, you will be provided with an ID Card Collection Slip/Receipt. This is required to obtain your card when it is available. This must be preserved and safeguarded.

On arrival at the registration center, all candidates will be required to provide the following information:

Your complete personal details

Residential residence

The following information will be required from those who possess them:

Birth registration

a valid driver's license

Number of SSNIT registration

Passport

Voter ID card

CONCLUSION

I trust that the majority of Ghanaians will be able to apply for a Ghana Card from home prior to visiting the NIA Office with the help of this article. Our newsletter subscribers will receive daily trending news from our news editors.

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