All persons entering Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or Travel Document establishing the identity of the holder.

COUNTRIES WITH A MUTUAL VISA WAIVER AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA

Nationals of the following countries and designated passport holders are exempt from obtaining entry visas to Ghana:

List of International Organizations with which Ghana has concluded visa exemption agreements

• Holders of passports of Regional Economic Communities in Africa and African Economic Community
• United Nations and Specialized Agencies
• World Bank
• African Development Bank

Important Immigration Notice

Intending travelers must note that the possession of the appropriate documents does not confer a right of entry. Travelers may be refused entry into Ghana if they fall within the category of prohibited immigrants and if they do not satisfy immigration requirements at the point of entry. The Government of Ghana will not be financially liable for their repatriation.

Immigrant Quota – Persons who enter Ghana ostensibly as visitors may not be permitted to take employment. Indeed, no person shall be permitted to accept employment or undertake an occupation for reward in Ghana unless such employment is within an authorized Immigrant Quota (an immigrant quota being the number of Non-Ghanaians that a person or firm can employ). An application for Immigrant Quota must be made to:

THE SECRETARY,

IMMIGRANT QUOTA COMMITTEE,

MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR,

P.O.BOX M. 42,

ACCRA, GHANA

An approval for Immigrant Quota for a foreign employee must be obtained before he proceeds to Ghana.

Investors

Investors to Ghana must register with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). Application for the extension of visa or automatic quota must be accompanied by a supporting letter from the GIPC confirming the status of the Investor.

Mining

Investors in the Mining Sector in Ghana must register with the Minerals Commission as approved Mining Services Company. Application for the extension of visa or Immigrant Quota must be accompanied by a supporting letter from the Minerals Commission confirming their status.

Professionals

It is an offence for foreign doctors, dentists, lawyers, pharmacists and other professionals to practice their profession in Ghana unless they have registered their profession in accordance with the ordinances of their respective professions. All professionals wishing to enter Ghana to practice one of the above mentioned professions are required to provide particulars of their qualifications to help determine their eligibility for registration.

Click the link below to access the application form and view comprehensive information about visa application, steps, requirements, fees and method of payment.

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