How To Apply For The Immigration Service In Ghana

How To Apply For The Immigration Service In Ghana

Who is an immigration Officer in Ghana? In Ghana, an immigration officer is a member of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), a public institution responsible for regulating and monitoring the entry, residence, employment, and exit of both Ghanaians and foreign nationals. Their role includes verifying that travellers meet the necessary visa and immigration requirements, enforcing immigration laws, and contributing to national security

Requirement needed for the application of the immigration service in Ghana?

CATEGORY A — GENERAL DUTIES (GRADUATE ENTRY)

1. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
2. Possess a first degree from an accredited university not below second class lower (division).
3. Have completed National Service.
4. Be of a minimum age of 18 years and not more than 35 years by 1st November, 2025.
5. Be physically and medically fit.
6. Be of good character.
7. Not be bonded by any organisation.
8. Should not have been dismissed by any public service institution.
9. Have a minimum height of 1.68m (5ft 6inch) for males and 1.57m (5ft 2inch) for females.

CATEGORY B — GENERAL DUTIES (NON-GRADUATE ENTRY / RECRUITS)

1. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
2. Hold SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate with at least five (5) credits including English and Mathematics (or HND/Diploma as applicable).
3. Be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 32 years by 1st November, 2025.
4. Be physically and medically fit.
5. Be of good character.
6. Not be bonded by any organisation.
7. Must not have been dismissed by any public service institution.
8. Have a minimum height of 1.68m (5ft 6inch) for males and 1.57m (5ft 2inch) for female

CATEGORY C — MEDICAL (Doctors, Nurses, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant)

1. All applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria.
2. Doctors
   1. Must possess MD/MBChB from a recognized university.
   2. Must be registered with the Ghana Medical & Dental Council.
3. Nurses
   1. Must possess a Nursing Certificate from a recognized institution.
   2. Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
4. Psychologist
   1. Must possess relevant professional qualification.
   2. Must be registered and licensed by the Ghana Psychology Council.
5. Pharmacist
   1. Must possess a minimum of first degree and relevant professional qualification.
   2. Must be registered and licensed with the Pharmacy Council of Ghana.
6. Physician Assistant
   1. Must possess a bachelor’s degree in physician assistantship (medical/clinical).
   2. Must be registered and licensed with the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana.

CATEGORY D — RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

1. All applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria.
2. Ordained Minister or Chaplain
   1. Have at least a first degree in Theology.
   2. Be of good standing in a Christian denomination approved by recognized Christian bodies.
3. Imam
   1. Have at least a first degree in Islamic Studies with excellent knowledge in Arabic.
   2. Be of good standing in a Muslim denomination approved by recognized national Muslim bodies.

CATEGORY E — TRADESMEN / ARTISANS (Including Estates, Transport, Tailors, Technicians, etc.)

General Requirements

1. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
2. Have relevant technical or vocational certification.
3. Be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 35 years by 1st November, 2025.
4. Be physically and medically fit.
5. Be of good character.
6. Not be bonded by any organisation.
7. Have a minimum height of 1.68m (males) and 1.57m (females).

Subcategories include:

• Estates & Projects (Masons, Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters)
• Transport (Drivers, Mechanics, Welders, Auto Electricians)
• Tailors
• Communication Technicians
• Computer Hardware Technicians
• Sports
• Band
• Auxiliary Staff (Janitorial Workers, Gardeners)

How To Apply For The Immigration Service In Ghana

Follow these steps to complete your Ghana Immigration recruitment application:

Step 1: Buy Your e-Voucher

Where to Buy Immigration Forms 202

Immigration recruitment forms (e-vouchers) can be purchased from:

• Via Mobile Networks with USSD code *713*03# :
• Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB)
• Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG)
• Agriculture Development Bank (ADB)
• Post Offices nationwide
• Online via the Ghana Immigration recruitment portal (when available)

Note: Keep your Serial Number and PIN safe — you will need it to complete your online application.

How To Buy a Ghana Immigration Voucher Via USSD Code

1. Proceed with your application online at
2. Dial *713*03# on all mobile networks.
3. Choose 1: Purchase Voucher
4. Choose your preferred service and confirm, i.e Immigration
5. Wait for the prompt to enter your four digit Momo pin to approve payment.
6. Dial *713*03# again.
7. Choose 2: Retrieve voucher to get your Serial Number & PIN Code then take a screenshot of it.
8. Proceed with your application online at https://gis.cserpgh.com/

Step 2: Access the Online Application Portal

1. Visit https://gis.cserpgh.com/
2. Go through Requirements thouroughly and note selection criteria.
3. Click on the Apply now button
4. You will be redirected to https://app.c-serpgh.com/
5. Click on Start new application.
6. Enter your voucher details to log in
7. Fill in the online application form
8. Provide all relevent Bio,Geo and Academic information and Upload all Related Documents
9. Review and submit your application
10. Print your Application Summary for reference

What are the fees shecdules for Undergraduate students’ in application of immigration staff member In Ghana?

1. Recruitment Application Fee (E-voucher)

To apply for recruitment, all candidates—regardless of education level—must purchase an official e-voucher to access the online application portal.

The cost is GH₵220, and you may pay an additional service charge of about GH₵5 when buying via USSD or mobile money.

2. Additional Fees Post-Shortlisting (Training Stage)

There’s no publicly confirmed, official breakdown for fees during training or induction stages for undergraduate recruits. Some third-party sources have suggested the following, but these figures are not verified by official GIS publications:

Health Maintenance Fee: GH₵750

Administrative Fee: GH₵900

Sanitation Fee: GH₵560
These are likely associated with training camp logistics rather than the recruitment application itself.

Summary Table
Stage Description Approximate Fee (GHS)
Application (E-voucher) Purchase to access recruitment portal GH₵100 (+GH₵5 service charge)
Post-Shortlisting (Training) Alleged additional fees GH₵750 + GH₵900 + GH₵560 (unofficial)

What is the average salary of the immigration staff members in Ghana?

Salary Ranges by Rank

Entry-level (WASSCE recruits):

around GH₵2,500/month

Graduate officers:

approximately GH₵3,600 to GH₵6,000/month

Senior officers:

can earn in excess of GH₵15,680/month, especially with longer service and higher rank

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