The Government of Ghana has temporarily suspended registration for its ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise for Ghanaians residing in South Africa, citing the need to process a large volume of applications already received.
In a notice issued on June 1, the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria announced that the suspension takes effect from June 2, 2026, and is intended to allow officials to verify and screen applications submitted under the programme.
According to the High Commission, more than 1,500 Ghanaians have registered for the repatriation exercise so far, with verification and processing currently underway.
“The temporary suspension is to enable the High Commission and Home Affairs to process and screen the large number of applications already received,” the statement said.
The mission, however, assured prospective applicants that the repatriation exercise has not been terminated and that a new registration phase will be announced in due course.
The repatriation initiative forms part of efforts by Ghanaian authorities to facilitate the voluntary return of citizens from South Africa. While details of the next registration window have not yet been released, officials indicated that interested applicants who have not yet registered will have another opportunity to do so.
The High Commission expressed appreciation to the Ghanaian community in South Africa for its cooperation, patience and understanding, describing the response to the programme as significant.
The announcement comes amid continued efforts by Ghana’s diplomatic missions to support citizens abroad through consular services and coordinated migration-related initiatives.
According to a statement issued by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, the next phase of registration will be communicated after the current batch of applications has been processed.
