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A business visa is issued to travelers visiting the country for the sole purpose of engaging in business in Ghana. This includes mergers, meetings, business expansion, joint project, etc. However, professionals such as teachers, dentists, lawyers, etc. cannot work on a business visa. Usually, a visa is issued for 3 months as a single entry. However, depending on the decision of the High Commission, a multiple-entry visa can be issued for 6 months or more or until the passport expires.
Required documents for obtaining a business visa to Ghana.
1. Questionnaire
2. Four photos
3. Passport and a copy of the main page
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of return.
- It should also have at least two blank pages.
4. A copy of the identity card
5. Letter of recommendation/guarantee
- From the employer, sponsor or business partners in the applicant's country of residence
6. Invitation letter
- From a host or sponsor in Ghana
7. Book a plane ticket
8. Two recommendations
- Name, contact, address of your business partners and their companies as your references in Ghana.
- Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation order/reservation with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, reservation number).
9. Certificate of vaccination
10. Letter from local employer/sponsor (confirmation of occupation).
The letter should contain:
- Name, mailing address and telephone number of the sponsor/company
- Detailed information about the applicant's place of work, starting date and salary
- Terms of work leave (estimated date of resumption of work) and purpose of the trip
- A copy of a valid trade license and company ownership documents (if the person owns the company).
- Letter from the university (if the person is a student)
- A copy of the sponsor's valid passport and residence visa (if applicable), which must be attached to the sponsor's letter (if the applicant is a dependent).
11. Confirmation of financial means
- Bank or credit card statement for the last 3 months
The average processing time for a business visa to Ghana is 3-15 working days. It depends on the country you are applying for a visa.
In order to legally work in Ghana, foreign workers must obtain both a work visa and a work permit.
Requirements for obtaining a visa in Ghana
The employee must provide the following documents:
- A photocopy of a valid passport
- a resume demonstrating the employee's qualifications to work in Ghana
- medical reference
- police certificate from the country of residence of the employee.
In addition to these documents, the employer must provide:
- employment contract
- the company's current audit code
- a certificate of no tax burden
- Provisions of the company code
- Certificates of establishment and registration of the company
- Certificate of commencement of activity
- Proof that the company has posted a vacancy for local workers in Ghana.
The cost of a visa for employment in Ghana
- One-time visa, valid for up to 30 days - 55-110 USD
- Multiple entry visa valid for up to 90 days - 80-155 USD
- Multiple entry visa, valid for up to 6 months - 120-275 USD.
- Multiple entry visa valid for 1 year - 180-330 USD
Work permit in Ghana
A Ghana Work Permit is a permit issued by the Ghana Immigration Service to employ foreign nationals specifying the number and description of persons authorized to be employed. A work permit in Ghana is valid for 1 year and in some cases 6 months. The work permit states the name of the employer and a statement that the permit holder can only engage in a specific job, company, or skilled trade specified in the work permit.
Documents required to obtain a work permit in Ghana
1. Application form
2. Passport and a copy of the main page
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of return.
- It should also have at least two blank pages.
3. Two photos
4. Certificate of profession and education
- From a university/educational institution
5. Applicant's Curriculum Vitae (CV).
6. Application letter
- From the applicant or the organization recruiting the applicant
7. Company registration/objects of the company intending to employ the applicant
8. Certificate of commencement of business activity
9. In the case of work in a state institution:
- Letter of support from the relevant institution
10. Audited accounts of the company
Extension of work permit
Companies:
- A valid tax clearance certificate of the company
- Audited company account
- VAT registration certificate
- GIPC Certificate for Foreigner Owned/Ghanaian Foreign Enterprise
Professionals:
- Letter of support from relevant professional organizations
Ghana Work Permit Processing Time
The average processing time for a work permit application in Ghana is 1-3 months.
The cost of a work permit in Ghana
- Citizens of Ghana with a foreign passport – 150 USD
- Citizens of countries ECOWAS - 500 USD
- Other citizens - 1000 USD
A prospective employee must start by applying for an entry visa at the Ghanaian embassy in the country of residence — or in the nearest country if the country of residence does not have an embassy. In addition to a completed application form, applicants must be prepared to provide a visa valid for at least six months, passport photos, a letter from their employer and proof of yellow fever immunization.
The employee must also provide all necessary documents to the employer so that he can apply for a work permit and residence permit. Applications for work permits and residence permits should be submitted to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
Once both permits are approved by GIS, the worker can travel to Ghana and start working.
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