Ghana Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Do you need a visa for Ghana?

  People not required to have a visa

  The visa process for an expatriate moving to Ghana is very important and should be dealt with before moving to the country. Our guide will help you to understand the Ghanaian immigration system and the required elements.

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  Applying for a visa

  Required documents and process

  Foreigners applying for a Ghanaian visa must prove their eligibility and will need to produce several documents as part of their application.

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  Short-term visas

  Student, business & tourist visas

  Short-stay visas are applicable to most visitors and expats. They concern stays between 2 days and 1 year. You may apply for these visas at an embassy or directly via the Ghana Immigration Service.

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  Permanent stays in Ghana

  Long term residency

  A permanent residence visa is called an indefinite residence, or, in other cases, the right of abode. The two types share the same characteristics, but not the same application criteria.

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  Working legally in Ghana

  Applying for a work permit

  Any foreigners wishing to work in Ghana must have a work permit. Ghanaian companies are formally forbidden to hire workers who do not have the correct work permits.

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  Applying for citizenship

  Becoming a Ghanaian national

  Depending on your situation, you may be obliged to take the oath of allegiance that states the person swears to “uphold the sovereignty and integrity of Ghana and to protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana”.

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