A holder of a residence permit is entitled to let their dependents join them or remain with them in Ghana. The holder of the residence permit is called the principal holder. Their dependents may be granted a Dependent Residence Permit. A dependent cannot pursue any business, profession, or any activity for reward, unless they have been granted a separate…
A residence permit authorizes a foreign national to reside in Ghana for a stated period. A foreign national who intends to remain in Ghana for a substantial period of time must acquire a permit for that purpose. They may be granted a permit valid up to four years in the first instance, but no more than eight tears in total, upon renewal. A foreign national…
A foreign national who is a retiree and who is not a prohibited immigrant may be granted a residence permit to remain in Ghana. Retirees are generally persons who are no longer in active employment. There is no definition of a retiree in any of the immigration statutes. And the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has not developed a specific or separate permit…
In this article, we discuss what dual citizenship is and the application process in Ghana. A dual citizen is a person who holds the citizenship of two countries. Not all countries allow their citizens to hold dual citizenship. Fortunately in Ghana, a person can hold the citizenship of another country in addition to Ghanaian citizenship. Ghanaian law allows dual…
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