Move to Ghana

Friendly, English-speaking West African hub with a strong creative scene

Routes we checked
3
Digital nomad visa
Not in our data
Language
English
Currency
GHS

Work permitStudent visaInvestment and golden visa

Ways to live in Ghana

These are the residence routes in Bordr's guide that we have checked against official sources. Each one links to the government page.

Programme details are shown in English.

Work permit Work permits →

Work and residence permit (companies)

For foreigners employed by a company in Ghana. The company applies for the permit.

What you need
Employer's letter, company registration and tax documents, employment contract, medical report from the immigration clinic, police report, Ghana Card for non-citizens.
Renewable
Yes
Cost
US$1,293 for most nationalities
How to apply
Ghana Immigration Service

Official page

Student visa Student visas →

Residence permit for students

Foreigners admitted to a Ghanaian school must hold this permit for the whole period of study.

What you need
Letter from the school, admission letter, fee receipts, two photos, Ghana Card for non-citizens.
How long
for the length of studies
Renewable
Yes
Cost
GH¢259 for most nationalities
How to apply
Ghana Immigration Service

Official page

Investment and golden visa Investment and golden visas →

Residence permit for investors and shareholders

For foreign investors and shareholders of companies registered with Ghana's investment promotion agency, which gives them immigrant quota places.

What you need
Company registration, investment agency certificate, tax clearance, audited accounts, approval letter from the Ministry of the Interior, medical and police reports.
Renewable
Yes
Cost
US$500 (investor quota) for most nationalities
How to apply
Ghana Immigration Service
Family
Family members can come with you

Official page

Cost of living

Monthly amounts in US dollars.

Room in a shared flat$250
One-bedroom flat$500
Two-bedroom flat$800
Bills$80
Typical local salary$300

Some of these figures are estimates; treat them as a rough guide.

Cities to consider

Climate by month, neighbourhoods and costs for each city are in the Bordr guide.

What life is like

Programme details are shown in English.

Why people move

Ghana is known for its warmth, music and growing arts and food scene. Most newcomers base themselves in Accra, especially areas like Osu, East Legon and Airport Residential, with coastal towns like Cape Coast and Busua for weekends.

Day to day

Domestic flights and long-distance buses connect major cities, with tro-tro minibuses for short hops. Private hospitals in Accra handle most needs. Mobile money is everywhere, 4G is decent in cities, and English is the official language.

Trade-offs

Heat and humidity are constant, and traffic in Accra is heavy. Power and water supply can be unreliable. Imported goods and good housing are expensive, and malaria is a real risk.

Before you move: visa-free entry

Most people arrive as visitors first, then apply from inside the country or come back with the right visa. How long you can stay as a visitor depends on your passport:

Visa rules for every passport

Questions

Does Ghana have a digital nomad visa?

Not among the routes we have checked. Remote workers usually come as visitors within the visa-free limit or use one of the other routes on this page.

How can I move to Ghana?

The routes we have checked are: Work permit, Student visa, Investment and golden visa.

Sources and last check

This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm with the official government page or a licensed adviser before you apply.

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