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Immigration Act , 2000 (ACT 573)

Section 30—Change or Cessation of Employment.
(1)  When a foreign national commences work for an employer in Ghana—
(a) the employer shall not later than seven days after the commencement  give notice of the commencement date to the Committee with a  copy to the Director in the prescribed form, and furnish the Director with a letter of guarantee in the prescribed form in respect of the repatriation expenses of the foreign national; and
(b) the employee shall, not later than seven days after the commencement give notice of the commencement date to the Committee with a copy to the Director in the prescribed form.
(2)  When a foreign national ceases to work for an employer in Ghana—
(a) the employer shall not later than seven days after the cessation give notice of the cessation to the Committee in the prescribed form with a copy to the Director and shall comply with the directions of the Director as to arrangements for the repatriation of the foreign national and his dependents; and
(b) the employee shall not later than seven days after the cessation give notice of the cessation to the Committee with a copy to the Director in the prescribed form.

Subject : Work Permit for Foreigners  

Procedure to Follow


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Responsible Institution


Ghana Immigration Service

The Comptroler-General Ghana Immigration Service Headquarters (off Ako Adjei overpass) Independence Avenue, Accra-Ghana

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Online System

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Fees/ charges

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