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Ghanaian Work and Residence Permit (Companies)

Lets a foreign national who has been offered employment by a Ghanaian-registered company both work and reside legally in Ghana.

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GIS does not publish a fixed validity period or processing time for this permit on the service page; duration is set by an immigration officer. Do not state a specific validity, fee or timeline 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.
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Official name
Work and Residence Permit (Companies)
Route type
Employer-sponsored work and residence permit
Issuing authority
Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of the Interior
Addressed to
Comptroller-General of Immigration
Permissible purpose
Employment with a Ghana-registered company

Who it is for

  • Foreign nationals already lawfully admitted to Ghana who have a job offer or contract with a company registered in Ghana
  • Employees whose sponsoring company is registered with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and is tax-compliant

Requirements

  • Certificate of Business Registration (Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate to Commence Business and Business Code)
  • GIPC Registration Certificate
  • Company's current tax clearance certificate
  • Company's audited accounts for the previous year
  • Medical report from the Ghana Immigration Clinic, Accra
  • Police report from the applicant's home country
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Letter of support from the relevant Ministry, Department or Agency
  • Copy of the bio-data page of the employee's passport
  • Curriculum vitae / resume
  • Professional and educational certificates
  • Organisation's annual report
  • Photocopy of previous residence permit (if any)
  • Offer / appointment letter / contract of employment
  • Copy of non-citizen identification card

What you can do

  • Live in Ghana for the period specified in the permit
  • Work for the sponsoring employer named in the application
  • Travel in and out of Ghana during the validity of the residence permit without a fresh visa

How to apply

The sponsoring company submits an application letter addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, together with the completed form and all supporting documents, and pays the applicable government fees at the appropriate immigration office.

Frequently asked questions

  • The application letter is submitted through the employing company and addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration; the company's registration, tax and GIPC documents form the core of the application.

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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