Ghana — Visa & Relocation Services

Overview
Ghana is a West African nation renowned for its political stability, vibrant culture, and growing economy. Often called the “Gateway to West Africa,” Ghana welcomes immigrants, investors, and students with relatively open immigration policies.

🛂 Tourist / Visit Visa

• Visa Required: Most nationalities require a visa to enter Ghana. Apply at the Ghana Embassy or via the GIS (Ghana Immigration Service) online portal at https://apply.ghanaimmigration.gov.gh.
• ECOWAS Citizens (including Nigerians): Can enter visa-free for up to 90 days with valid travel documents under the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol.
• Nigerian Citizens: NO VISA REQUIRED — enter with valid Nigerian passport or national ID. Free movement applies.
• Other Nationalities: Visa on arrival available at Kotoka International Airport (Accra) for some nationalities. Tourist visa fee: USD 100–150.
• Requirements (non-ECOWAS): Valid passport, completed form, 2 photos, yellow fever certificate (required), return ticket, hotel booking, bank statement, travel insurance.

🎓 Student / Study Visa

• Must be admitted to a Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)-accredited institution.
• Top Universities: University of Ghana (Legon), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Ashesi University, University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA).
• Requirements: Admission letter, valid passport, passport photos, yellow fever certificate, financial proof (USD 3,000+/year), medical certificate, police clearance, academic transcripts.
• Student visa is issued for 1 year and renewable at GIS.
• Tuition: USD 2,500–8,000/year depending on institution and program.

💼 Work Permit (Quota / Non-Quota)

• Foreign nationals need a Work Permit before they can legally work in Ghana.
• Quota Employees: Employer must have a work permit quota approved by the Ghana Immigration Service.
• Non-Quota: Specialists in critical skills may apply outside the quota system.
• Requirements: Employment contract, company registration (Ghana), academic qualifications (certified), police clearance, passport, passport photos, processing fee (GHS 1,500–5,000+).
• Work permits are valid for 1–2 years and tied to the specific employer.

🏠 Investor / Business Visa

• Ghana offers an Investor Permit for those who invest USD 10,000+ (trading) or USD 50,000+ (manufacturing/services).
• Processing via Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).

🏛️ Citizenship

• By Birth: Ghana follows jus sanguinis. Children born to at least one Ghanaian parent are citizens regardless of birthplace.
• The Joseph Project / Right of Abode: Ghana offers the Joseph Project for African Americans and diaspora Africans to return and obtain citizenship or indefinite right of abode.
• By Naturalization: Requires 5 years of continuous legal residence. Must demonstrate financial stability, good character, and basic English language ability. Dual citizenship permitted.
• By Registration (Diaspora): Persons of Ghanaian descent may register for citizenship through the Diaspora Affairs office.

💡 Why Choose Travel Expore Agency?
We help Nigerians and other Africans who want to travel to, study in, or relocate to Ghana — and we also assist Ghanaians applying for visas to other countries.