Work and Residence Permit (Domestic Assistance)

The Work and Residence Permit for Domestic Assistance is a specialized category designed for foreign nationals employed as domestic workers by expatriates or other foreign residents living in Ghana. This permit allows the domestic worker to legally reside and perform household duties for their employer. Because the permit is tied to the employer's status, the sponsor must already be a legal resident in Ghana with a valid work and residence permit, ensuring that the domestic worker's stay is fully accounted for under the employer's sponsorship.

To obtain this permit, the employer must formally apply to the Ghana Immigration Service on behalf of the domestic worker. The process involves verifying the employment relationship and ensuring the applicant meets health and security standards, including a mandatory medical screening at a GIS-approved facility and the acquisition of a Non-Citizen ID card. This permit is essential for maintaining legal status for household staff, such as nannies, housekeepers, or private chefs, who are accompanying or serving foreign families residing in Ghana.