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<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What is the National Identification System? [/INST] This is a multi-purpose national database (national register) set up to:
Collect, hold and provide accurate and comprehensive personal information on all Ghanaian citizens living in the c... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What is the ‘’Ghanacard’’? [/INST] It is a secure and multi-purpose card that will establish the biometric identity of bona fide holder for verification and authentication of electronic and physical transactions to be conducted in the publ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Who is qualified to be registered? [/INST] There are three (3) categories of people to be registered, namely:
All Ghanaian citizens by Birth (descent), Registration or Naturalisation aged zero (0) years and above and currently resident in ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Are those who registered for the GhanaCard in 2008 up to 2013 required to register again? [/INST] Yes, everyone who has registered before will have to register again to update his/her personal data on the NIS and receive a new identity car... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What type of data will I be expected to provide for registration purpose? [/INST] Every Applicant will be required to provide to the Registration Officer/Assistant (Interviewer) three (3) types of personal data for the purpose of Registrat... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What is the duration of the Mass Registration exercise? [/INST] The Mass Registration is a one-time registration process that will enable everyone to be registered at the over 2000 centres in each regional registration operational area acr... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will registration be continuous or will it be done at different periods? [/INST] Mass registration is a one- time process; Continuous registration on the other hand will allow for;
Registration of newly born children.
Persons who have not ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will there be on-going registrations at the NIA Head office during the Mass Registration period? [/INST] Yes, there will be an on-going registration of individuals interested in booking an appointment for a fee – this can be done via our o... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Why is it important to get your personal information into the National Identification Register? [/INST] If your personal information is not in the National Identification Register you may be excluded in the formal economy of Ghana and lose... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What is the importance of the new GhanaCard? [/INST] The Ghana Card makes it easy to prove your identity or citizenship.
Your inability to establish your identity in future could make life difficult for you in Ghana since government policy... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Can I register for a relation who is incapacitated or not immediately available during the registration in my area? [/INST] No.
All Applicants are to appear in person to register at designated registration centres to establish their biomet... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Assuming I have already registered during the 2018/2019 National Identity Card Mass Registration Exercise and have changed my residence. Can I register again? [/INST] No.
You are entitled to register once. In this case, you will update you... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What if I change my address and residence? [/INST] The law requires that you notify the Authority of any change of circumstances that affects the personal information recorded about the holder in the Register within 30days after the change... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Without the required documents can one still register? [/INST] If you genuinely do not have the mandatory verification documents [Passport or Birth Certificate], you can have a relative who has already registered vouch for you.
If you do n... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How much is the fee for the Ghana Card? [/INST] The Ghana Card is free for Ghanaians in the first instance.
However, if you want to register by appointment as an institution or family, you will be required to pay a fee to be determined by ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Why is NIA issuing new identity cards? [/INST] . The new biometric cards will enable the NIA meet todays enhanced technological user needs and globally acceptable standards.
. Majority of Ghanaians did not receive their cards after the fir... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What are the differences in the physical features of the old and the new card? [/INST] There are some visible and not visible additional features on the new Ghana Card namely;
Aluminum Watermark.
Dual Interface Chip Module,
Tactile, Ultra ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How many days will it take to be issued with the Ghana Card and where can I collect it? [/INST] The new Ghana Card will be issued instantly for ages 15yrs and above at centres with data/electricity connectivity.
There will be deferred issu... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What do you do when your Ghana Card is misplaced or stolen? [/INST] You have to report to the National Identification Authority and the Police.
You would then be taken through a process which requires you to depose to an affidavit to certi... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will Ghanaians living abroad who have just visited Ghana at the time of the Mass Registration be allowed to Register? [/INST] No,
Because they do not reside in Ghana and therefore will not be able to participate in the Mass Registration pr... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will persons of unsound mind or mental incapacity be registered? [/INST] Yes
All these categories of confined persons are required to register. As much as possible they will be registered under confined, controlled and appropriate environm... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How does this system take care of the physically challenged, persons with visual and hearing impairment and other vulnerable persons? [/INST] In addition to assistance to be provided by registration officers, it is advisable for the physic... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Is the Ghana Card going to replace all the cards in circulation e.g Voters ID, NHIS card, SSNIT card, DVLA card etc? [/INST] The Ghana Card has a 140k chip with 14 applets and the capacity to accommodate all other cards in circulation. We ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Is the digital address a mandatory requirement for a Ghana card? [/INST] Yes
This will confirm the residential location, name and address. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Can the new Ghana Card be used in traveling to other ECOWAS countries? [/INST] Yes
The new Ghana Card can be used for international travel within the ECOWAS region when countries in the region begin to use e-gates at their borders.
Its fea... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Is the new Ghana Card equivalent to a passport? [/INST] The Ghana Card has the features of an e-passport and can be used for travels where immigration stamps are not required. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How will the biometrics of babies be captured since we are told that their fingerprints are not well formed? [/INST] Children below six (6) years would have their Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) tied to their birth certificate number... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How do I challenge someone who is not a Ghanaian but wants to register as a Ghanaian? [/INST] You will politely have to inform the Registration Officer of the centre about your misgivings and a Status Verification Form will be given to you... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Are foreigners allowed to take part in the Mass Registration exercise? [/INST] The current Mass Registration exercise is being conducted for Ghanaians only, at designated Centres.
Foreigners on the other hand are to register on a different... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will foreign visitors entering Ghana be issued with ID Cards? [/INST] No.
Foreign visitors entering Ghana cannot register to receive ID Cards. However, a foreign visitor who has resided in Ghana for a cumulative period of 90days or has a r... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Does the Ghana Card have an expiry date and why? [/INST] Yes
The Ghana Card will expire after ten years. This is inevitable because of technological changes and the fact that the estimated lifespan of the card body is ten years </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What is an Identity Verification document? [/INST] An Identity verification document is a valid and primary document which serves as evidence for establishing your identity for registration. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How do I prove my identity? [/INST] You can prove your identity by showing any one of the following verification documents:
a. A Valid Birth Certificate issued (through a verifiable process) at the Births and Death Registry
b. A Valid Pass... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What are the requirements for registration? [/INST] The applicant will be required to
Fill the registration form and provide a valid birth certificate, a valid passport or a valid certificate of acquired citizenship.
Applicants with docume... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> My parents settled in Ghana a long time ago and I count myself as Ghanaian although I have no documents, will I be considered a foreign national? [/INST] You do not need to worry. The registration team will listern to your parents, head of... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How does one prove his or her citizenship? [/INST] By providing evidence that a parent or grandparent was or is a citizen of Ghana. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How long does it take to replace a Ghanacard? [/INST] Report to the police and the National Identification Authority immediately your card is misplaced or stolen.
Swear an affidavit confirming the loss of the card.
Pay replacementfee and a... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How safe is the personal information being provided for the registration? [/INST] Standard IT security systems are in place to secure the database of the authority. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What is being done to prevent foreigners from registering for the Ghana Card? [/INST] The vetting procedures for the issuance of the GhanaCard during the mass registration of Ghanaians is quite rigorous and would be very difficult for fore... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How does one distinguish a Non-Citizen Ghana Card from the one issued to Ghanaians? [/INST] Both citizens and non-citizens would have the same ID card.
The only distinguishing feature on the cards is the country code in the Personal Identi... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will Refugees also be issued with the National ID Card? [/INST] Yes
They will be issued with cards with the inscription REFUGEE indicated on their card. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How does the Ghana Card help in ensuring the safety of Ghanaians? [/INST] An unsafe environment is where individuals in that space cannot be identified or accounted for.
On the flipside, an environment where individuals can be identified a... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Is there a possibility that signatures which are present on the card can be cloned and used by criminals to access personal details? [/INST] The system has been configured to detect inconsistencies with regards to individual card signature... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How would the NIS support other stakeholders e.g DVLA, SSNIT, TELCOS, BANKS, GIS, GRA etc? [/INST] The institutions mentioned above through the right procedures and approvals can access the data in the custody of the authority.
The procedu... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Some institutions don’t accept the Ghana Card for purposes of identification, what are one’s options in cases like that? [/INST] You should report such institutions to the NIA because refusal to accept the Ghana Card for purposes of identi... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What is the nature of identity card I will receive after going through the registration process? [/INST] Applicants will be issued with identity cards as follows:
a. Applicants who are 15 years and above will receive a smart dual interface... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Why are Ghanaian children being issued with 2D bar code cards and children who are foreign nationals are given a smart card? [/INST] . Foreigners (regardless of age) are required to pay for their Smart Cards, a cost Ghanaians are exempt fr... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Are holders of the old National ID required to register for the new GhanaCard? [/INST] Yes, holders of the old GhanaCard are also required to register for the new identity card. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will I be registered if my passport has expired? [/INST] No
Your passport must be valid. </s> |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How will the national identification authority (NIA) ensure that every eligible person is registered? [/INST] Given the large size of the population, the country will be zoned into 12 NIA Operational Regions for registration to be carried ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Some Ghanaians have many passports and will come with different dates and places of birth. In such instances, how will the proper date be determined? [/INST] The portion for date and place of birth on the Registration Form are mandatory da... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will the National Identification Authority (NIA) register Ghanaians living abroad? If so why? [/INST] Yes
The National Identification Authority law simply states that Ghanaians should be registered.
It does not distinguish between Ghanaian... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> It is believed that Ghanaians live everywhere on the globe and some may be undocumented and thus declared illegal immigrants. How can they be traced and be well informed about the National Identification System (NIS) so that they can take ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What measures are there to make sure that the country’s borders are well secured to prevent ineligible foreigners from registering? [/INST] . The Ghana Immigration Service and the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service will work closely wi... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How will the NIA ensure that people who do not know their ages give correct date of birth? [/INST] Registration officials will be trained and guided by a list of historical events that can easily be referenced in order to arrive at the nea... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What measures are there to ensure adequate training of registration officials in order to minimize difficulties at registration centers? [/INST] . The Authority will recruit and train registration personnel, especially those who have had s... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Some people may choose not to register. Do they stand to face any PUNITIVE MEASURES [/INST] . It is hoped that the ongoing public education on the NIS will encourage everyone to come forward to register.
. The NIA however has the Authority... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> If someone provides false information in order to acquire the card, what will the NIA do about it? [/INST] It is an offence for anyone to give false information and declaration to the NIA. Offenders will be dealt with in accordance with th... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What measures are being put in place to ensure that people do not forge the ID cards? [/INST] . The card will be custom designed for this country and will be embedded with several security features and information to enable its genuineness... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How will double registration be prevented? [/INST] There is a mechanism provided for checking and eliminating double registration based on fingerprint matching/comparison.
There are two main steps in the process; first, at the Registration... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What will be done to avoid identity fraud (i.e. impersonation and abuse of the system and the card)? [/INST] The NIA has put the following measures in place to deal with these issues.
– Persons who do not have any business to transact with... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How will the privacy of the individual be protected, given that the NIA will share data with other agencies? [/INST] The NIA is putting in place strict information sharing guidelines for all agencies to follow.
. All agencies that will be ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How will the system be secured and sustained? [/INST] . The system and its continuous operation will be secured and sustained through various levels of physical and electronic security arrangements and contingency plans put in place to dea... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> Will the NIA collaborate with state agencies such as the Ghana Statistical Service and the National Health Insurance Authority? [/INST] By law the NIA is required to collaborate with a number of institutions such as the Births and Deaths R... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> What roles has the NIA defined for traditional and religious leaders? [/INST] The NIA is already involved with traditional and religious leaders in its public education programme.
During registration, traditional rulers may also assist in ... |
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant <</SYS>> How will the NIA reach people living in the interlands and areas that are dificult to reac so as to enable them unsderstand and apprciate the program? [/INST] . The NIA has invested in awareness creation and public education materials for ... |
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