Work Permit in Ghana is an authorization granted to an employer
or employee to engage in lawful and gainful employment. The term
work permit is used synonymously with short-term permit. Work
Permit can be applied for and be given for a specific period of
time normally not exceeding five (5) years at a time. They are not
renewable, extendable or transferable. Applicants must apply for
exact and specific duration desired with justification. Unlike
Expatriate Quota where there is a minimum automatic guarantee after
fulfillment of paid up capital, the law does not guarantee an
applicant automatic work permit.
Expatriate quotas on the other hand, once granted are for
indefinite period, that is for as long as the investors needs to
keep such workers in Ghana to facilitate his business operations.
Expatriate quotas is however tied to the investors paid-up
capital.
