Visa & Residency

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Ghana. The tourist visa is the most common entry route for expats scouting the country, and it can be extended once you arrive.

Expats employed by a Ghanaian company require a work permit, which is employer-sponsored and subject to a quota system designed to ensure Ghanaian nationals fill available positions.

Ghana's Right of Abode is a unique provision that grants indefinite residency to persons of African descent — a direct legacy of the Year of Return initiative and one of the most welcoming immigration policies on the continent.

Ghana actively courts foreign investment through the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). Investor permits provide residency linked to business activity, with different thresholds depending on whether the venture is a joint venture or wholly foreign-owned.