To apply for a work permit, the following documentation needs to be provided;
Application letter on company’s letterhead
Business Registration Documents – certificate of incorporation, certificate of commencement of business, company regulations, form 3&4
Tax Clearance Certificate (for existing companies)
Letter of employment / Contract
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Certificate (If registered)
Letter of support from Ministry, Department or Agency (if required)
Bio data page of passport of applicant
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Police Clearance Certificate from employee’s country of origin or current residence
Educational and Professional Certificates
Passport & residence permit copy of employer
Medical Report – To be done at the Ghana Immigration Service, Accra
Non-Citizen ID card – To be done at the NIA Office in Accra
The work permit is the first stage in the work authorization process and therefore does not entitle a prospective employee to engage in work activities in Ghana.
To commence work activities, the applicant is required to apply and obtain a residence permit with their company.
How do I get a residence permit in Ghana?
Application letter on Company’s letterhead requesting for residence permit.
Two passport size photographs of applicant.
Birth certificate (if child)
Marriage Certificate (If spouse)
Copy of Non-Citizens ID Card.
Passport.
How much does it cost to get a residence permit in Ghana?
Non-Citizen Ghana Card: US$ 120.00. Renewal of Non-Citizen Ghana Card: US$ 60.00. Resident Permit: US$ 60.00.
What is the meaning of residence permit?
A residence permit (less commonly residency permit) is a document or card required in some regions, allowing a foreign national to reside in a country for a fixed or indefinite length of time.
These may be permits for temporary residency, or permanent residency. The exact rules vary between regions.