Ghana•AfricaWork Visa / Employment Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
35-42 days
Application Fee
200 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
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
Visa for foreign nationals who have secured employment with a Ghanaian employer. Requires employment contract and proof of work permit quota from Ministry of Interior.
The Work Visa is for foreign nationals who have secured employment with a Ghanaian employer. It requires both a visa application and a separate work permit from the Ministry of Interior. The work permit specifies the job title and employer, and holders cannot engage in other employment without a new permit.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
none or higher
Professional
Experience
Must possess skills or experience not readily available in the local Ghanaian labor market.+ years
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity with blank pages
Passport photos
Recent photos as specified
Yellow fever vaccination
Proof of vaccination
Police clearance
Criminal record certificate from country of residence
Sponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed job offer from Ghanaian employer
Grant of employment quota
Proof from Ministry/GIS that quota has been granted
Company registration
Business registration documents from employer
Job description
Detailed position description and responsibilities
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency after qualifying period
- Allows legal employment in Ghana
- Can bring dependents
- Renewable annually
Considerations
- Employer-dependent status
- Cannot change jobs without new permit
- Requires employment quota approval
- Long processing time (5-6 weeks)
Application Process
Secure employment
Obtain job offer from Ghanaian employer with employment contract
Employer obtains quota
Employer applies for work permit quota from Ministry of Interior/GIS
Receive quota approval
GIS issues employment quota grant confirmation
Apply for visa
Submit visa application at Ghanaian embassy with quota approval and employment contract
Pay visa fee
Pay USD 200 application fee
Enter Ghana
Travel to Ghana with work visa
Obtain residence permit
Apply for residence permit from GIS within Ghana to legally work
Application Forms
Work Visa Application
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