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Visa, Work Permit & Immigration Support in Ghana

Global Mobility Made Easy with a Global Employer of Record in Ghana

Ghana is an attractive destination for businesses looking to expand their operations globally. However, hiring and managing a workforce in a foreign country comes with its own challenges, especially regarding immigration regulations. A Global Employer of Record (EOR) can help companies navigate the complex immigration requirements in Ghana and provide expert support throughout the process.

As companies strive to expand their global footprint, a key strategy often involves employing talented individuals to launch new initiatives or strengthen existing teams in foreign markets. However, navigating the intricacies of immigration and ensuring compliance can pose significant hurdles. These challenges can impede the seamless onboarding of talent, which is essential for the smooth and successful expansion of your business overseas.

Following this strategic expansion, a critical question emerges: How can you align your employment strategies with each new market’s diverse legal and cultural landscapes while ensuring financial sensibility? Crucially, deploying your foremost talent to lead international projects necessitates a thorough understanding of the intricate and varied immigration regulations. Any oversight in these areas could lead to unexpected setbacks, putting both the success of your projects and your company’s reputation at risk.

Challenge Area Description Potential Consequences Solutions by Global EOR
Regulatory Compliance Navigating the complex and ever-changing immigration laws and regulations of each country in which you operate. Penalties, fines, and deportation of staff; non-compliance can also lead to other legal and financial consequences. Leverage Global EOR’s expert legal team and deep knowledge of local immigration laws to ensure compliance.
Documentation Gathering, verifying, and submitting the correct documentation for each immigration application. Visa delays or rejections; incomplete or inaccurate documentation can also lead to other complications. Outsource document management to Global EOR’s specialists to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Timeline Management Coordinating visa applications with project timelines and employee start dates. Missed project deadlines and potential financial losses; disruption to business operations. Rely on Global EOR’s streamlined processing and tracking system to ensure timely visa approvals.
Cost Setting up and maintaining a local entity in each country where you employ staff is expensive. Reduced profitability and competitiveness. Partner with a Global EOR to avoid the need to establish your own local entities.
Complexity Managing the complex and time-consuming process of global immigration in-house. Increased workload for HR staff, decreased focus on core business priorities. Offload the burden of global immigration to Global EOR’s experienced team.

Navigating Complex Immigration Regulations and Requirements

Ghana has changing immigration regulations and requirements that companies must comply with to hire foreign talent. These regulations can be complex and time-consuming, and ensuring that all applications and documents are completed accurately and submitted on time is essential. Failure to do so can result in costly mistakes and rejections.

However, a Global EOR can help simplify the process by providing expert guidance and support throughout the entire immigration process. They have a team of experienced professionals who understand the intricacies of Ghana’s immigration regulations and can help companies navigate the requirements smoothly and efficiently.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes and Rejections

Immigration applications can be rejected for various reasons, including incomplete or inaccurate information, missing documents, or not meeting the necessary criteria. These rejections can be costly for businesses, not only in terms of finances but also in terms of time and effort.

A Global EOR can help businesses avoid costly mistakes and rejections by ensuring that all applications are complete, accurate, and submitted on time. They have an in-depth knowledge of Ghana’s immigration regulations and can help businesses meet all the necessary criteria.

Keeping Up with Changing Immigration Laws and Policies

Immigration laws and policies in Ghana are subject to change, and it can be challenging for companies to keep up with the latest developments. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences, including fines, penalties, and legal action.

A Global EOR can help businesses stay updated with immigration laws and policies. They have a team of professionals who stay informed about changes and ensure that all applications and processes comply with the latest regulations.

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Disclaimer: Please be aware that Express Global Employment does not operate as an immigration service. We exclusively assist businesses seeking to deploy their expatriates overseas. Our scope of immigration support in Poland is solely confined to post-immigration employment through our Global EOR solution. We do not cater to individual requests or aspirations to work abroad.

Estimated Time for SecuringWork a Permit in Ghana

Typically, the work permit issuance procedure in Ghana takes 1 to 5 months until entry to Ghana and a further 2 weeks to 1 month before the whole process is completed.


  1. Work Permit Within Quota Application
  2. Entry Visa Application
  3. Entry to Ghana
  4. Foreigners’ Identification Management System Registration
  5. Residence Permit Application

Work Permit Requirements in Ghana

Name Notes Copies
Copy of passport valid for 6 months minimum Copy of biodata and signature pages only. One clear copy
Police Clearance (12 months) Recently issued police clearance (issued within the last 12 months) from the country of residence or of nationality, with certified translation into English if necessary. One certified and translated copy; one original
Medical Report (24 Months) A medical certificate confirming the applicant is fit to work and free of any contagious diseases, issued within the 24 months preceding the application, accompanied by a certified translation into English if necessary. One certified and translated copy; one clear copy
Resume/CV Showing relevant professional experience and education for the position in Ghana. One clear copy
Certified copies of the highest educational certificates One clear and certified copy
4 Passport Photographs 3.5cmx4.5cm 3.5cm x 4.5cm, in colour, with a white background. Face forward, mouth closed, eyes open. Four originals
Passport valid for six months minimum With at least 2 blank, adjoining visa pages One original
Return or onward flight booking, itinerary or airline ticket One clear copy
Proof of Residence in Country of Application Copy of driver’s license stating address or a recent utility bill. One clear copy
FIMS Fee 120.00 USD or its Cedi equivalent. One original
2 Passport Photographs 3.5cm x 4.5cm 3.5cm x 4.5cm, in colour, with a white background. Face forward, mouth closed, eyes open. Two originals
Residence Permit Application Form Completed and signed. One original

All-In-One Global Employment Solution in Ghana

Express Global Employment provides comprehensive services for building a global team, handling all aspects from hiring to compliance. Here is what we can do :

  • Global Mobility Support: Simplifies onboarding and immigration, enabling quick mobilization and engagement of international talent.
  • Effortless Onboarding: Streamlines global employee onboarding to enhance productivity and speed up results.
  • Global Payroll & Benefits Management: Manages international payroll and benefits, ensuring compliance and competitive compensation.
  • Borderless Expansion Without Local Entities: Facilitates workforce expansion in 190 countries, removing the need for local business entities.
  • Hire Internationally, Operate Everywhere: Offers support for scaling operations and seizing international opportunities swiftly.
  • Risk-Free Market Navigation: Provides expert guidance for secure expansion, managing permanent establishment, employee misclassification risks and compliance challenges in new markets.

Reach out to our team for expert assistance in handling the immigration affairs of your international staff. We collaborate with local experts to efficiently manage and secure all required work permits, ensuring you stay informed about the progress. Learn more about facilitating work permits for your expatriate employees and employing them through Express Global Employment’s comprehensive Immigration Support solution in Ghana.

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