Free Zone Regulations, 1996 (L.I. 1618)
Regulation 21 -(1) A licensed developer and enterprise wishing to employ expatriates whose skills are not available in Ghana shall obtain work and resident permits for each foreign employee.
(2) A foreigner designated by a free zone investor to represent his interest shall obtain work and resident permits.
(3) Application for a work and resident permit shall be submitted to the Board at least two months prior to the intended date of employment.
(4) An application submitted under sub-regulation (3) shall be accompanied with a medical certificate of the state of health of the prospective employee endorsed by the employer.
(5) The Secretariat of the Board shall submit the application if found acceptable by the Board to the Immigration Service for processing.
(6) The duration of a resident permit for an employee in a free zone shall not exceed a period of 2 years.
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5th Link Rd, East Cantonments[Near US Embassy] Accra,
- Email: info@gfza.gov.gh
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