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Sekondi-Takoradi: Public Concerns Rise Over Passport Fee Hikes Amid Economic Challenges
Following the hikes in fees for passport applications, there have been concerns among members of the public in Sekondi-Takoradi.
The fees range from 100 cedis to 500 cedis for the 32-page booklet and 644 cedis for the 48-page booklet under the standard service.
For those who want expedited service, they will pay 700 cedis for the 32-page booklet and 800 cedis for a 48-page booklet.
This was contained in a flyer circulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
The public complained about the increase in passport pieces amidst the economic challenges facing the country, while others appealed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take a second look at the fees.
Beach News sampled the views of a cross-section of the public to find out their reaction.