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Ghana Right of Abode for Person of African Descent in the Diaspora

10 facts quoted from the official source

Discretionary permanent status for an eligible person of African descent in the diaspora who demonstrates substantial links and contribution.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityA current Ghana police report is required.
  • Declared ethnic or national originThe applicant must be a person of African descent in the diaspora.
  • Documentary proof of the ancestral linkTwo reputable Ghanaian attestors support the application.
  • Financial meansCompany, audited-account, employment, SSNIT and tax records are required where the basis is economic activity.
  • Former citizen or qualifying statusThe non-citizen identification card is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must be a person of African descent in the diaspora.
  • How and where to applyGrant is discretionary through the Minister with presidential approval.
  • Official source basisThe applicant must be a person of African descent in the diaspora.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must be a person of African descent in the diaspora.
  • Work and study rightsThe status permits permanent residence and work without a work permit.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Ghana?
The official source states: Discretionary permanent status for an eligible person of African descent in the diaspora who demonstrates substantial links and contribution.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Company, audited-account, employment, SSNIT and tax records are required where the basis is economic activity. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official gis.gov.gh page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gis.gov.ghLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Ghana government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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