The Ministry of Interior wishes to inform any prospective applicants for Dual Citizenship that any applicant who was not a citizen of Ghana with a primary Ghanaian citizenship at the time of the 31 day December, 1996 cannot be eligible to be recognized as a
dual citizen of Ghana.
This policy is in accordance with the laws in force in Ghana specifically: the 1991 Constitution of Ghana and the Citizenship Act 591.
The above-mentioned individuals may however make an application directly to the Ministry of Interior directly for the right to Abode in accordance with Section 17 of the Immigration Act 573 (2000) This allows them to enjoy nearly all rights and privileges that come with being dual citizen.
According to the Citizenship Act of 2002 (Act 591), Ghanaians who have gained Australian Citizenship can apply for dual citizenship.
