Work visa Ghana
Work and Residence Permit (Companies)
Run by Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)
Foreign nationals lawfully admitted to Ghana who have an offer or contract of employment from a registered company. ECOWAS nationals pay a lower fee.
- Job offer
- Required: offer or appointment letter or contract of employment, plus the company's registration, GIPC certificate and tax clearance
- Language
- Not stated on the official page
- Education
- Professional and educational certificates
- Work experience
- Not stated on the official page
- Government fee
- USD 647 for ECOWAS nationals; USD 1,293 for other nationals
- Processing time
- Not stated on the official page
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Not stated on the official page
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on gis.gov.gh on 2026-10-18: "A foreign national who has been lawfully admitted entry into Ghana and wishes to work and reside in the country may submit an application letter for a Work and Residence permit addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration."; fees page "EFFECTIVE 15TH MAY 2025": "RESIDENCE PERMIT- WORK PERMIT [COMPANIES]" $647.00 (ECOWAS), $1,293.00 (other nationals). Requirements include a medical report from the Ghana Immigration Clinic and a police report from the home country. Another official page.