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Dependent Residence Permit

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-21 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

1 to 4 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence permit for dependents (spouse, children) of permit holders or Ghanaian nationals. Spouses must be married for 4+ years; children must be under 24.

Dependent residence permits allow spouses and children of permit holders to reside legally in Ghana. Spouses must have been married for at least 4 years; children must be under 24 years of age. The permit is tied to the sponsor's employment or residence status.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Dependent's valid passport

Marriage certificate

For spouse dependents (must be 4+ years marriage)

Optional

Birth certificate

For child dependents (must be under 24)

Optional

Passport photos

Recent photographs

Police clearance

Certificate of good conduct

Sponsor Documents

Sponsor's residence permit

Copy of sponsor's valid residence or work permit

Proof of relationship

Marriage certificate or birth certificate showing relationship

Financial capacity

Evidence of ability to support dependents

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Advantages

Allows family reunification
Tied to sponsor's permit
Renewable with sponsor
Can include multiple dependents

Considerations

Dependent on sponsor's status
Spouse must be married 4+ years
Children limited to under 24
Cannot extend beyond sponsor's permit validity

Application Process

Establish relationship

Sponsor (permit holder) must have valid residence/work permit

Prepare dependent documents

Gather marriage certificates, birth certificates, or proof of relationship

Apply at GIS

Sponsor submits dependent residence permit application for family members

Document verification

GIS verifies family relationship and legitimacy

Processing

GIS processes dependent permit application

Receive permits

Collect dependent residence permits

Application Forms

Dependent Residence Permit Application

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