A medical certificate or doctor’s certificate is a written statement from a physician or another medically qualified health care provider which attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient.
How To Get A Medical Certificate In Ghana
Ghana: Further Information Released on Medical Certificate Requirement
The Ghana Immigration Service has released additional information regarding the requirement for first-time applicants for Work and Residence Permits to obtain medical certificates from the GIS Medical Facility in Accra, including fees, types of tests conducted, hours of the clinic, and the obtainment of results.
Medical Certificates To Be Obtained In-Country
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The situation
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has issued a directive, effective February 15, which requires first time applicants for Work and Residence Permits to obtain their medical certificates from the GIS Medical Facility in Accra.
A closer look
Prior rule. Previously, applicants for Work and Residence Permits were allowed to provide medical certificates from their countries of origin which enabled the work and residence permit process to be started prior to their arrival in the country.
Background. The directive is aimed at streamlining and regulating the issuance of Work and Residence Permits in the country, as well as protecting public health by ensuring that the medical certificates are not fraudulent.
Impact on foreign nationals. Applicants for Work and Residence Permits will incur additional costs since they will have to travel to Ghana to undergo their medical examination at the GIS headquarters and then leave the country to apply for their work and residence permit outside of Ghana.
Foreign nationals should also anticipate that the personal appearance requirement will increase the amount of time that it will take to file a work or residence permit application and therefore delay work start dates.
Looking ahead. Fragomen will provide further details as soon as they are released, including whether foreign nationals who enter Ghana for their medical examinations will be able to work while awaiting the outcome of their Work and Residence Permits.
How much does it cost to get a medical report in Ghana?
The fee per applicant to obtain a medical examination in order to obtain a medical certificate is GHs 1200 payable to the Ghana Immigration Service.
Can I get a medical certificate from a chemist?
Pharmacists can only issue certificates for conditions that are within their scope of practice; such as minor ailments.
If your illness or injury is outside a pharmacist’s ability to assess, they will refer you to a doctor or other relevant healthcare professional.
What to say to a doctor to get a medical certificate?
What should be included in a medical certificate?
name and address of the practitioner issuing the certificate.
name of the patient.
date the examination took place.
degree of incapacity of the patient.
date the medical practitioner considers the patient is likely to be able to return to work.