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Get a Work Permit in Ghana
For foreign nationals seeking employment
Fees
USD 500-2,000 depending on category
Timeline
4-8 weeks
Last verified
2026-10
Step-by-Step Process (4 steps)
Employer applies
Your employer in Ghana applies for a work permit on your behalf at the Ghana Immigration Service headquarters in Accra.
Required:
- • Job offer letter
- • Company registration documents
- • Proof employer attempted local recruitment
Submit documents
Submit: application form, passport copies, educational certificates, medical report, police clearance, passport photos.
Required:
- • Valid passport (6+ months)
- • Educational/professional certificates
- • Medical examination report
- • Police clearance from home country
- • 6 passport photos
Processing
GIS reviews the application. The Immigration Quota Committee may be involved for certain sectors.
Permit issued
Work permit issued (valid 1-2 years). Must be renewed before expiry. Register at local immigration office within 48 hours of arrival.
All Requirements
- ✓ Valid passport
- ✓ Job offer from Ghanaian employer
- ✓ Educational certificates
- ✓ Medical report
- ✓ Police clearance
- ✓ Passport photos
- ✓ Application fee
Official Sources
Steps and fees reviewed 2026-10. Official links: 1 of 2 answered when ONIM checked them on 2026-11-12 — a link that did not answer may still work from your own country. Always check official sources.
Disclaimer: These guides summarize official government procedures from published sources. Fees, timelines, and requirements may change. Always verify with the official agency before starting a process. This is not legal advice.