Pecohub Ghana has closed its Premium Passport Application Centers in Accra and Kumasi, redirecting all applicants to standard regional offices across the country.
The development was confirmed by the Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, as reported by Travel and Tour World on Wednesday.
The closure, which took effect on February 20, 2026, was only publicly announced three days later, on February 23.
This move affects both new applicants and those with pending applications at the now-defunct premium facilities.
The premium centers had offered expedited processing and enhanced service conditions for applicants willing to pay higher fees. They were especially popular among business travelers and high-demand clients.
According to the Ministry, all applicants who selected the premium centers in Accra and Kumasi should continue their passport processing at their respective Regional Passport Application Centers.
The Ministry stated that passport services remain operational across the country’s regional network. It added that applicants whose biometric data had already been captured will retain their records within the national passport system.
- “In a move that has sent ripples through the business and travel communities, the Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration officially closed its Premium Passport Application Centers (PACs) in Accra and Kumasi as of February 20, 2026. This announcement, made public on February 23, marks a significant shift in how the nation handles its high-demand travel documents,” the report read in part.
Ghanaian authorities reiterated their commitment to efficient service delivery. They advised affected individuals to track their application status through the official passport portal. Applicants with urgent travel needs were asked to contact the Passport Office Client Service Unit.
The closure aligns with Ghana’s ongoing Passport Reforms Programme, which aims to decentralize and digitize passport services.
Recent measures under the initiative include a 24-hour expedited processing option at select centers and a nationwide doorstep passport delivery service. Standard application fees were also reduced by 30%.
By consolidating operations into the 16 regional passport offices, authorities are aiming to ease congestion in major cities while improving long-term efficiency. The reforms are intended to streamline passport processing and enhance accessibility for citizens across Ghana.
