Study visas
Ghanaian Residence Permit (Student)
The permit international students must hold to live in Ghana legally for the duration of their studies at a Ghanaian school.
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GIS does not publish a fixed validity period or fee for the student permit on the service page. Do not state a specific validity, fee or processing time without confirming the current GIS fees schedule.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Ghana government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Residence Permit (Student)
- Route type
- Study residence permit
- Issuing authority
- Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of the Interior
- Applicant sponsor
- The admitting Ghanaian school
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals who have been admitted to a school or educational institution in Ghana
Requirements
- Application letter from the school addressed to the Comptroller-General
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Copies of the admission letter
- Copies of school fees receipts
- Bond to be executed (where applicable)
- Copies of birth certificate (where applicable)
- Sworn affidavit (where applicable)
- Letter of support from a guarantor (where applicable)
- Passport submitted with the application
- Copy of non-citizen identification card
What you can do
- Reside legally in Ghana for the length of the course of study
- Travel in and out of Ghana during the validity of the permit
How to apply
The school submits the application letter to the Comptroller-General with the admission letter, fee receipts and supporting documents. Government fees are payable on application.
Frequently asked questions
No. A study visa allows entry to Ghana; the student residence permit is what lets an admitted student reside legally for the full length of the course.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.