GhanaGhana Passport Photo Abroad: Upload a JPEG on White Online, No Printed Photos Needed
Ghana passport abroad: upload a JPEG or PDF photo on white, ears visible, no eyewear. No printed photos; a photo is also taken at the appointment.
Key points
5 points- Photo upload during the online application: PDF or JPEG, white background.
- Full face, forehead and ears visible; no eyewear, large earrings or decorative headgear; religious headwear permitted.
- Physical passport photos are not required — a photo is also taken at the in-person appointment.
- Do not wear white for the appointment.
- Toronto: allow 6–8 weeks; two guarantors and one witness are needed.
Applying for a Ghanaian passport abroad? You no longer bring printed photos. The Ghana Consulate General in Toronto explains: the photo is uploaded during the online application, and another photo is taken during the in-person appointment for biometric capture.
Photo upload rules
The consulate lists the requirements for the online photo:
| Requirement | Ghana passport photo upload |
|---|---|
| File | PDF or JPEG |
| Background | White |
| Face | Full face, forehead and ears visible |
| Eyewear | No eyewear |
| Accessories | No large earrings or decorative headgear; religious headwear is permitted |
In the consulate’s words: «Physical passport photos are not required. Applicants must upload a recent photo during the online application, and a photo will be taken during the in-person appointment.»
Don’t wear white to the appointment
Because the background is white, the consulate asks applicants: «please do not wear white for your appointment».
How the application works in Toronto
- Complete the online form and choose an appointment date and time.
- Make and confirm the online payment.
- Attend the consulate in person for vetting and biometric capture, with original documents and notarised copies.
- Provide a self-addressed prepaid return envelope with tracking.
Allow 6–8 weeks; the 15-day period applies only to applicants in Ghana.
Guarantors and a witness
You need two guarantors aged 18 or over who have known you for at least 2 years (relatives may act), and one witness from the professions listed by the consulate who signs the form and is not one of the guarantors.
Prepare a photo on a white background on our Ghana passport photo page.
05Questions
4 answers01Do I need printed photos for a Ghana passport abroad?
No. The Ghana Consulate General in Toronto says physical passport photos are not required: you upload a photo online and another is taken at the appointment.
02What file format is the Ghana passport photo?
PDF or JPEG, against a white background.
03Can I wear glasses in a Ghana passport photo?
No eyewear is allowed. Religious headwear is permitted; large earrings and decorative headgear are not.
04How long does a Ghana passport take from Canada?
The Toronto consulate says to allow 6–8 weeks.
06Official sources
- Ghana Consulate General in Toronto — Passport application information
toronto.mfa.gov.gh - Ghana Consulate General in Toronto — Passport application information (Internet Archive copy, 13 December 2025)
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Author: Yevhen Kravchenko. Published . Checked against official sources on .
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