Immigration and Citizenship

Navigating immigration laws can be complex — whether you’re seeking to live, work, invest, or settle permanently in Ghana. At Amoako Adjei Law Consult, we provide trusted legal guidance on a broad range of immigration and nationality matters, helping individuals, families, and companies comply with Ghana’s immigration framework.

Our lawyers assist both foreign nationals and employers with efficient, legally sound solutions for all immigration-related needs.

Visa Applications & Entry Permits

We assist clients in selecting the appropriate visa category and preparing complete, compliant applications to minimize delays or rejections.

We help with:

  • Visitor and business visas

  • Student visas

  • Transit and diplomatic visas

  • Visa extensions and renewals

  • Visa waivers for ECOWAS citizens

We also liaise with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on your behalf for smooth processing.

 

Work & Residence Permits

Ghanaian immigration laws require proper documentation for foreign nationals who wish to live and work in the country. We handle full-cycle applications for:

  • Work permits and renewals

  • Indefinite residence permits

  • Ghana Card and Non-Citizen ID registration

  • Expatriate quota approvals

We advise employers, multinationals, NGOs, and startups on maintaining full immigration compliance.

Related: Corporate & Commercial Law

 

Citizenship & Naturalisation

Our firm advises foreign nationals on becoming Ghanaian citizens through lawful naturalisation or registration.

We guide clients through:

  • Ghanaian citizenship by naturalisation

  • Citizenship by marriage or adoption

  • Dual citizenship applications

  • Renunciation or restoration of citizenship

We also assist with appeals where citizenship applications have been unfairly denied.

Immigration Compliance for Employers

Companies hiring foreign staff must follow strict immigration laws. We help ensure compliance with employment regulations and immigration obligations, including:

  • Obtaining expatriate quotas

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts

  • Ensuring proper tax and Social Security filings for expatriates

  • Avoiding penalties for immigration breaches

Immigration Compliance for Employers

Companies hiring foreign staff must follow strict immigration laws. We help ensure compliance with employment regulations and immigration obligations, including:

  • Obtaining expatriate quotas

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts

  • Ensuring proper tax and Social Security filings for expatriates

  • Avoiding penalties for immigration breaches

Related: Employment Law

Family Immigration & Dependent Visas

We help families stay together by supporting immigration for spouses, children, and dependents.

Our services include:

  • Dependent residence permit applications

  • Family reunification strategies

  • Legal support for adoption and guardianship-related migration

  • Appeals for visa denials or family separation cases

Related: Family Law

Deportation Defence & Appeals

If you or a loved one is facing deportation or immigration removal from Ghana, our team provides urgent, strategic legal intervention.

We handle:

  • Deportation order appeals

  • Illegal stay allegations

  • Procedural violations by immigration officers

  • Constitutional and humanitarian defences

We fight to protect your right to remain and to ensure fair treatment under Ghanaian and international law.

Related: Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Ready to Move to Ghana or Resolve an Immigration Issue?

Whether you’re coming to Ghana to invest, study, join family, or build a new life, we’re here to help you with issues of immigration and citizenship legally and confidently.