Ghana's sustained economic growth makes this West African nation a viable option for businesses searching for locations where they can expand abroad. That said, you'll need to make sure any foreign employees...
Read MoreGhana's sustained economic growth makes this West African nation a viable option for businesses searching for locations where they can expand abroad. That said, you'll need to make sure any foreign employees have the necessary visas and permits before they can begin working for your company in Ghana.
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Ghana’s sustained economic growth makes this West African nation a viable option for businesses searching for locations where they can expand abroad. That said, you’ll need to make sure any foreign employees have the necessary visas and permits before they can begin working for your company in Ghana.
Like any other country, Ghana offers a specific set of visas to foreign nationals. Citizens of nations within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are able to travel to Ghana without an entry visa. All other foreign nationals will need to obtain a visa from the Ghanaian embassy in their country of residence.
Types of visas include:
It’s up to the employer to apply for a work permit on behalf of any foreign workers they hire. The employee will need to provide the following documents:
In addition to these documents, the employer must provide:
After obtaining a work permit, foreign nationals will still need a residence permit before they can begin working in Ghana. The required documents for this permit include:
While the list of required documents to obtain work and residence permits in Ghana may seem daunting, the application procedures are relatively straightforward.
The prospective employee should begin by applying for an entry visa at the Ghanaian embassy in their country of residence — or in the nearest country if there is no embassy in the country of residence. In addition to a completed application form, applicants should be prepared to provide a visa that is valid for at least six months, passport photos, a letter from their employer, and proof of immunization against yellow fever.
The employee should also provide any necessary documents to the employer so that they can apply for a work permit and residence permit. Applications for work permits and residence permits should be submitted to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
Once the GIS has approved both permits, the employee may travel to Ghana and begin working.
There’s a strong possibility that some employees will wish to bring family members along to Ghana, so your company should be familiar with the process for them as well. Foreign employees who hold residence permits can apply for dependent resident permits on behalf of spouses, children, and parents over the age of 60. In addition to the standard documents, applicants will need to provide proof of the relationship to the employee, such as a marriage or birth certificate.
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