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Ghanaian Ghana Study Visa / Student Permit

For people coming to Ghana to study. Covers the study visa and the student residence permit administered by the Ghana Immigration Service.

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The student residence permit fee is from the GIS Fees and Charges schedule (effective 15 May 2025), given as a range, and may change. GIS does not publish a separate study-visa entry fee. Confirm the current fee and any entry-visa cost with GIS.

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.
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Official name
Study Visa / Student Permit
Route type
Study
Cost (student residence permit)
GH¢129 – GH¢259
Residence Permit (Student), GIS Fees and Charges schedule effective 15 May 2025
Sponsor
The admitting Ghanaian school or institution
Application addressed to
Comptroller-General of Immigration
Valid for
The length of the course of study
As stated on the GIS student permit service page

Who can apply

  • People accepted to study at an institution in Ghana

What you can do

  • Study at an institution in Ghana under the conditions of the permit

Requirements

  • An application letter from the school addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs
  • Copies of the admission letter
  • Copies of the school fees receipts
  • A copy of the birth certificate (where applicable)
  • A sworn affidavit and a letter of support from a guarantor (where applicable)
  • The passport, submitted with the application
  • A copy of the non-citizen identification card

How to apply

The application is initiated by the admitting Ghanaian school, which writes to the Comptroller-General of Immigration on the student's behalf. The school submits the application letter with the admission letter, fee receipts and supporting documents, and the applicable government fee is payable on application.

A study visa allows entry to Ghana; once admitted, an international student obtains the student residence permit, which lets them reside legally for the full length of the course.

Frequently asked questions

  • The GIS Fees and Charges schedule (effective 15 May 2025) lists the Residence Permit (Student) at GH¢129–GH¢259. Fees may change, so confirm the current amount with GIS.

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.

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