Work Resident Permit

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Ghana

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Employees who want to work and reside in Ghana, need to apply for a work permit through their employer followed by a resident permit. The application will be initiated by the employer and they will guide you on the further process.

Note: A resident permit is mandatory to obtain after the work permit, in order to start working in Ghana.

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Duration

6 months min.

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Citizenship

60 Month(s)

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Fees

Varies

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Processing time

4-6 weeks

What are eligibility requirements for the Work Resident Permit?

6 Eligibility Requirements

You must have a valid passport/travel document.
You must have a valid employment contract.
You must obtain a work permit through the employer before applying for resident permit.
You must obtain a Non-Citizen ID card at the NIA office Accra.
You must be of good health and willing to undergo medical test in Ghana.
Additonal requirements may be present and will be specified by the employer.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Work Resident Permit?

12 Document Required

Bio data page of passport of applicant.
Application letter on company’s letterhead.
Tax Clearance Certificate (for existing companies).
Business Registration Documents – certificate of incorporation, certificate of commencement of business, company regulations, form 3&4, (if applicable).
Letter of employment / Contract
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Certificate (if registered).
Letter of support from Ministry, Department or Agency (if required).
Educational and Professional Certificates and resume (CV).
Police Clearance Certificate from employee’s country of origin or current residence.
Passport & residence permit copy of employer.
Medical Report.
Non-Citizen ID card.

Talent Migration data for Ghana

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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