Eligibility Quiz
Does the principal person you are joining hold a valid Ghana Residence Permit or a Ghanaian passport?
Requirements
To qualify for this permit, you must be a family member of a "principal" who holds a valid Ghanaian residence permit (such as a Work Permit, GIPC Quota, or Immigrant Quota) or is a Ghanaian citizen holding a foreign passport.
- Spouses: You must be legally married to the principal. For those seeking long-term status or citizenship later, the GIS typically looks for marriages that have lasted at least 4 years.
- Children: You must be the biological or legally adopted child of the principal.
- Other Relatives: Elderly parents or other extended family members may qualify if you can provide clear proof of both the legal relationship and financial dependency.
- Financial Threshold: The principal must demonstrate the financial capacity to support you throughout your stay.
- Age and Nationality: There are no specific age limits, but fees and documentation requirements vary depending on whether you are a national of an ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) country or a non-ECOWAS country.
Conditions & Warnings
This permit strictly prohibits the holder from engaging in any form of work or business activities in Ghana.
A valid Non-Citizen ID card (Ghana Card) is a mandatory prerequisite and often the primary cause of application delays.
Overstaying this permit carries a penalty of GHS 300 per month.
Qualifications
No language proficiency is required for this permit.
Fees
Total includes GHS 388 permit fee plus $120 Non-Citizen ID fee (converted at GHS 11/$1) for non-ECOWAS nationals. Fees are lower for ECOWAS and Ghanaian-origin applicants.