The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is mandated to regulate, control and manage migration into and out of Ghana in a manner that contributes to national security. Its functions include examining the travel documents of persons entering or leaving the country; enforcing laws on the immigration and employment of non-Ghanaians; implementing international co-operation agreements on migration; managing and patrolling the country's borders; and issuing visas for entry and permits for residence or work in Ghana.
Mission
To ensure the effective administration and management of migration in the country and to contribute to national security.
National Headquarters
Independence Avenue, Accra
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Greater Accra Regional Command
Adjacent Ministry of the Interior, Accra
233-302-685006
ga@immigration.gov.gh
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tema Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Kotoka International Airport
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ashanti Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Eastern Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Bono Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Bono East Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ahafo Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Central Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Northern Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Savannah Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
North East Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Upper East Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Paga Sector Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Upper West Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Volta Regional Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Aflao Sector Command
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Oti Regional Command
Oti Regional Command, Dambai
VR-00132-8948 · 233-342-292877
gis.oti@immigration.gov.gh
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Western North Regional Command
Western North Region Admin Building, Wiawso
233-29-91513067
gis.wn@immigration.gov.gh
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Western Regional Command
Western Regional Admin Building, Sekondi
233-3120-46941
gis.wr@immigration.gov.gh
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Elubo Sector Command
Terminal Building, Elubo, Western Region
233-3122-22004/6
gis.elubo@immigration.gov.gh
Daily: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
No. ECOWAS nationals do not require a visa to enter Ghana.
Yes.
Yes, with the mandate of the Immigration Service Act 2000 (Act 573), Section 22.
An emergency visa can be applied for through a company, an individual, or MDAs (Ministries, Departments and Agencies).
Immigration regulates and monitors the movement, residence and employment of persons into and out of the country, whereas Customs checks all goods that enter the country.
Office
Independence Avenue, Accra-Ghana
Mailing Address
P.M.B. Ministries, Accra
Digital Address / Contact
GA-110-4188
Website
http://www.gis.gov.gh/