Ghana High Commission, South Africa

Important Notice to the Ghanaian Community in South Africa.

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ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE GHANAIAN COMMUNITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION FOR THE VOLUNTARY REPATRIATION EXERCISE

The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana to South Africa wishes to inform all Ghanaians residing in South Africa that registration for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise will be temporarily suspended with effect from 2nd June, 2026.

The temporary suspension is to enable the High Commission and and the Home Affairs process and screen the large number of applications already received. To date, over 1,500 Ghanaians have registered, and the verification and processing of these applications is currently underway.

The date of the next phase for the new registration will be communicated in due course.
The High Commission further wishes to assure all interested Ghanaians who have not yet registered that the repatriation exercise has not yet ended.

The High Commission appreciates the cooperation, patience, and understanding of the Ghanaian Community in ensuring a well-coordinated exercise.
Issued by:
The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana in South Africa.

Date: 1st June 2026