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| ECOWAS IDENTITY CARD | |
|---|---|
 Ghana Card (with chip  ) | |
| Type | Identity card, optional replacement for passport for national travel |
| Issued by |  Ghana
|
| First issued | 1993 |
| Purpose | Proof of identity |
| Valid in | Ghana
|
| Eligibility | Ghanaian citizenship |
| Expiration | 10 years |
The Ghana Card is the national Identity card that is issued by the Ghanaian authorities to Ghanaian citizens – both resident and non-resident, legal and permanent residents of foreign nationals. It is proof of identity, citizenship and residence of the holder.[1] The current version is in ID1 format and biometric.[2] It is issued by the National Identification Authority of Ghana and Regarded as a property of the country as such.[3] In July 2023, through the initiative of the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, new card numbers were issued to newborn babies as part of pilot program to incorporate newborn babies unto the database.[1][2]
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