Stop submitting forged documents for visa application – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a stern warning to Ghanaian applicants regarding the submission of forged or falsified documents for visa processing.

The Ministry reports that several individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly, have been presenting such documents for authentication.

In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry emphasized that the act of presenting forged or fake documents is a serious offense under Ghanaian law, specifically sections 158, 159, 166, and 169 of the Criminal and Offences Act of 1961 (Act 29). Offenders found guilty under these sections are liable to face legal prosecution and penalties.

The Ministry further announced that, effective immediately, any applicant caught presenting forged documents would be handed over to law enforcement for investigation and prosecution.

This new directive aims to curb fraudulent activities in the visa application process and ensure the integrity of the authentication system.

The Ministry advised the general public to take this warning seriously and comply with the regulations to avoid facing legal consequences.