If you are interested in expanding your business to Ghana, part of the princess may be bringing in foreign workers to help. To bring foreign employees into Ghana, you will need Ghana work visas for every worker.
The process of applying for Ghanaian work visas for your employees can be difficult, with, administrative hurdles and unique immigration laws adding to the potential difficulty. For this reason, it is important to follow the process carefully to avoid delays.
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Basic requirements for Ghana work visas
- Valid passport
- Health check
- Official job contract
- Employer’s business license
- CV/resume of the applicant
- Ghanaian ID card
Types of Ghana work visas
As mentioned above, foreign workers will need both a work visa, needed to enter the country for work, and a work permit, needed to start working in Ghana.
The work visas are available as either single-entry or multiple-entry.
How to get a Ghana work visa
Additional considerations
Some workers may wish to bring family along to Ghana to live. If they have a residence permit, they can lodge an application for family members to be linked to their residency.
Processing times for Ghanaian visas and permits can vary, so it is always important to leave sufficient time before your employees need to travel.