Ghana
Corporate Guide
What are the requirements for obtaining a work permit in Ghana?
The requirements for obtaining a work permit are the same in each class. The applicant must provide the following documents:
- An application letter from the applicant or the organisation engaging the applicant
- CV / educational certificates
- Marriage certificate (if the applicant is married to a Ghanaian)
- Letter of support from spouse (Ghanaian), if applicable
- Company registration / objects of the company that intends to employ the applicant
- Certificate of incorporation
- If working for a government establishment, a letter of support from the appropriate establishment
- Letter of appointment / employment
- Current tax clearance certificate of the company
- Audited account of the company
- Value-added tax registration certificate
- GIPC certificate for companies owned by a foreigner / Ghanaian foreign venture
For professionals, a letter of support from the respective professional body will be required: e.g. doctors require clearance or registration from the Dental and Medical Council and nurses need clearance / registration from the Nurses and Midwives Council.
An entity may apply for an immigration quota permit at the Quota Secretariat of the Ministry of Interior by providing the following:
- An application letter
- A completed Immigration Quota form (AG 1 Form)
The AG 1 Form, together with attachments, then needs to be submitted and the applicant will then be referred to the Ghana Immigration Service for an investigation and report.
Documents to be attached to the AG1 Form:
- Tax clearance certificate
- Bank statement
- Registration of company
- Certificates of incorporation of business
- Clearance from the professional body (where applicable)
It may take up to three months after receipt for a duly completed form to be processed.