Introduction
In Ghana, no foreigner shall employ or accept employment unless
that person is granted a work permit or immigrant quota. Work
permit or Immigrant quota is an authorization granted to an
employer or employee to engage in lawful and gainful employment in
Ghana. The work permit or immigrant quota specifies the job title.
It indicates the employer by whom that person is employed, and the
holder cannot engage in any other employment, business, profession
or occupation in Ghana for reward than what is specified by the
work permit or Immigrant quota.
Usually, a work permit is valid for one (1) year with the option
of renewal. It must be noted however that, a foreigner that has
been granted a work permit or immigrant quota cannot start working
immediately in Ghana unless that person is issued residence permit
by the Director of Immigration to remain and work in the
country.
