🇬🇭 Ghana · General Residence
Visa/Permit Extension — requirements, costs & how to apply
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €5 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://gis.gov.gh/permits/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Application fee
https://gis.gov.gh/permits/ · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“Extension of visitor's visa/permit may be granted on application. Ghana Immigration Service may extend such visa's up to a”
https://gis.gov.gh/permits/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.