Student Residence Permit (Ghana)

Overview

The Student Residence Permit allows a foreign national admitted to a recognised Ghanaian school, university or institution to reside in Ghana for the duration of their studies. It is issued by the Ghana Immigration Service on the basis of enrolment and renewed alongside the course. It is tied to study and does not by itself authorise employment. It is renewable rather than permanent, so it does not by itself lead to settlement; a graduate who wishes to stay would move onto a work and residence permit or another qualifying route.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   Confirm admission to a recognised Ghanaian institution and that a student residence permit is the correct route.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Gather the admission letter, proof of funds and your passport.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   Apply for the student residence permit with the Ghana Immigration Service on the basis of your enrolment.

4. 04

   After approval

   Renew the permit while enrolled and plan a work and residence permit or other route before graduation if you intend to stay.

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• Work and Residence Permit (companies)

  The standard employer-sponsored work and residence permit issued by the Ghana Immigration Service to a foreign national employed by a company in Ghana, renewable but not permanent.

• Dependant Residence Permit (Ghana)

  A residence permit for the spouse and dependent children of a foreign national who holds a Ghana work and residence permit or other qualifying status, tied to the sponsor and renewable.