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Dependant Residence Permit

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which family relationships qualify?

The Dependant Residence Permit is issued to dependants of expatriates and of Ghanaian nationals who have acquired a foreign passport, covering spouses, children and other dependants.

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Limits of the record
  • The exact scope of 'other dependant' beyond spouse/child is not enumerated in the captured text.
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    RESIDENCE PERMIT- (DEPENDANTS) Dependants permit is issued to dependants of expatriates and Ghanaian nationals who have acquired foreign passports including spouses, children and other dependant. Spouses are eligible for this permit when married for more than 4 years.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The permit is issued to dependants of expatriates and of Ghanaian nationals who have acquired a foreign passport. The official source does not state the permit or status the sponsor must hold.

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  • The official source does not state the complete answer to this question for this route.
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    RESIDENCE PERMIT- (DEPENDANTS) Dependants permit is issued to dependants of expatriates and Ghanaian nationals who have acquired foreign passports including spouses, children and other dependant. Spouses are eligible for this permit when married for more than 4 years.

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

GIS lists a copy of the marriage certificate (where applicable) for spouses and, for children, a copy of the child's birth certificate, a letter of consent from the child's parents where applicable, and a statutory declaration (affidavit) by the guardian from the High Court.

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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The applicant provides a copy of a bank statement or indenture, a letter of support from the principal guarantor, two guarantors with copies of their Ghanaian passport or national identification card, and must sign a bond form at the closest immigration office.

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How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The application is made by letter requesting a residence permit, with supporting documents. The dependant's permit lasts no longer than the principal holder's permit or its remaining period, and the dependant may not work for reward. A residence permit may be issued for up to four years in the first instance, though in practice most are granted for a year. The official source does not state how a dependant can move to an independent or longer-term status.

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Limits of the record
  • No official text found on how a dependant can move to an independent or longer-term status.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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