🇬🇭 Ghana · Student
Residence Permit (Student) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 12–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €22 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://gis.gov.gh/service/residence-permit-student/.
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.
Age range
https://gis.gov.gh/service/residence-permit-student/ · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://gis.gov.gh/service/residence-permit-student/ · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path
“Visto de estudante = residência temporária pela duração dos estudos; PR via rota pós-estudo separada. not_applicable. Programa: - Residence Permit (Student)”
https://gis.gov.gh/service/residence-permit-student/ · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://gis.gov.gh/service/residence-permit-student/ · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.