PROCEDURE FOR THE APPLICATION FOR WORK PERMIT


In accordance with the Immigration Regulations, 2001, LI 1671, the general public is hereby informed that all applications for work permits are to be submitted to the Director of Immigration.
The following procedures are issued to guide applicants:

1.General Requirements

Every Company, Ministry, Departments and Agency or individual who wishes to apply for a work permit shall pick a work permit application form at the receiving counter of the GIS Headquarters.
The Applicant should completely fill the application form and append his signature.

The applications shall be accompanied by the curriculum vitae/resume, educational and professional certificates of the employee and employment contract.
Police report from home country
Medical report
In addition to the above, the following categories of applicants will attach the listed documents.

A. Companies

Photocopies of bio data page of employee’s passport
Business documents;
Certificate of Registration
Certificate of Incorporation
Certificate to Commence Business
Regulations to the Companies Code
Current Audited Account
Tax Clearance Certificate Form
Letters of support from supervising Ministry, Departments and Agency (MDAs) where applicable.
GIPC registration certificate (Where applicable)
Employment contract
Evidence of imported machinery e.g. Pro-forma invoice, shipping documents.
Evidence of effort made to recruit a Ghanaian e.g. Advertisement of job vacancy.
B. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Photocopies of the bio data page of employee’s passport
Registration Certificate
Letter of support from supervising MDA
Employment contract
Annual Report
CSpouses

Copy of Marriage Certificate
Photocopies of bio-data page of passport and residence permit
Employment contract
D. Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

Photocopies of the bio-data page of employee’s passport
Employment Contract
E. Renewal

Please refer to general requirements
Applications for renewals must be submitted two months before the expiry of the permit
Company registration documents are exempted.