The Ghana Card is a national identity card that is issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA) to citizens and permanent residents of Ghana. The Ghana Card contains biometric data such as fingerprints, iris scans, facial recognition, and personal information such as name, date of birth, place of birth, address, etc.

The Ghana Card also has a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is unique to each cardholder. The PIN consists of 13 digits that start with either GHA or P. For example: GHA-123456789-1 or P0012345678.

The PIN on the Ghana Card is now being used as the TIN for individual taxpayers in Ghana from April 1, 2021.

Where can I get a TIN/Ghana Card?

To get a TIN/Ghana Card as an individual taxpayer, you must register for a Ghana Card which is issued by NIA and use the PIN provided as your new TIN from April 1, 2021.

The NIA is being co-located at selected GRA DTRD (Domestic Tax Revenue Division) offices namely:

– TIN Centre, Registrar-General’s Department, Accra

– TIN Centre, Customs Long Room, Tema

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Spintex Road

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Adabraka

– Taxpayer Service Centre 1, Tema

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Koforidua

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Cape Coast

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Takoradi

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Asokwa

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Sunyani

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Ho

– Taxpayer Service Centre, Bolgatanga

– Taxpayer Service Centre, WA

to register individual taxpayers who have TIN but do not have Ghana card PIN for tax purposes.

You can also visit any NIA registration centre across the country to register for your Ghana Card. 

Apply Online for a Ghana Card

To register for a Ghana Card online, visit the NIA website. 

1. Click on Start a New Application. You will receive an auto generated Registration ID.

Enter a unique password. Reenter the password and click Start Registration; Keep your Registration ID and Password in a safe but accessible place.

2. Click on Create Application and Book Appointment; Click Continue

Under Select Application Type, choose First Issuance and enter your Surname and Forenames. Make sure to write these names just as you want them to appear on the Ghana Card.

A preview of what your name will look like on the card will appear; Click Yes, this is the name I want to use.

3. Select the options that fit your application and then select the documents that you have. Click Save and Continue\
4. In the next stage, enter the information required. You will need to enter the following information: Marital Status, Gender, Eye Colour, Height in Centimetres, Hair Colour, Disability, and Education Level Click Save and Continue
5. In the next stage, you will enter your date of birth, place of birth, hometown, and occupation. Click Save and Continue
6. The next stage requires information about your residence and languages. Provide your digital address and postal address. Click Save and Continue
7. Enter your Parents’ information in the next stage. You will name and hometown of your father and mother as well as their nationalities. Click Save and Continue
8. Enter the name of your chosen next of kin and their address. Click Save and Continue
9. Provide details on verification documents. Click Save and Continue
10. In the next stage, enter your contact details such as email address and phone numbers. Click Save and Continue
11. Preview your application for Ghana Card. If everything is correct, Click Go to Declaration Page
12. Click Yes, I Declare to confirm your information. A button will appear showing Sign Declaration. Click on it to submit your application.

What are the requirements for getting a Ghana Card?

To get a Ghana Card, you need to bring along any of the following documents as proof of identity:

– Birth certificate

– Valid passport

– Certificate of acquired citizenship

If you do not have any of these documents, you can still register for your Ghana Card if you have any two of the following persons to vouch for you:

– A relative who has already registered and has been issued with the Ghana Card

– A prominent member of your community such as chief, religious leader, teacher etc.

– Two other persons who have already registered and have been issued with the Ghana Card

How soon do I have to get a Ghana card?

You should get your Ghana Card as soon as possible if you are an individual taxpayer or a potential taxpayer in Ghana. This is because from April 1, 2021, the Ghana Card PIN has replaced the TIN issued by GRA to Individual Taxpayers. This means that you will need your Ghana Card PIN to do any tax-related transactions or other legal transactions that require the use of your TIN.

I am an expatriate. Do I need a Ghana card?

If you are an expatriate or a non-resident who is liable to pay tax in Ghana, you also need to get a Ghana Card and use the PIN as your TIN from April 1, 2021. You can register for your Ghana Card at any NIA registration centre with your valid passport and visa or residence permit as proof of identity.

How do I find my Ghana Card number?

Your Ghana card number is the same as your Ghana card PIN. It is a 13-digit alphanumeric code that starts with the letters GHA and ends with a check digit. For example, GHA0012345678X. You can find your Ghana card number on your physical Ghana card or on any document that shows your Ghana card PIN, such as a tax clearance certificate, a withholding tax certificate, or a VAT invoice.