Ghana Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Ghana. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Ghana.
Visas & Permits
- Do you need a visa for Ghana?: People not required to have a visa
- Applying for a visa: Required documents and process
- Short-term visas: Student, business & tourist visas
- Permanent stays in Ghana: Long term residency
- Working legally in Ghana: Applying for a work permit
- Applying for citizenship: Becoming a Ghanaian national
Jobs
- Introduction: The job market and economy in Ghana
- Working in Ghana: Working hours, business etiquette and holidays
- Ghanaian taxation: Income tax, social security and pensions
- Finding a job: Where and how to get a job in Ghana
- Volunteering in Ghana: An opportunity to learn about the culture
Housing & Rentals
- Renting property in Ghana: A tough situation
- Searching for rentals in Ghana: How to begin
- How to rent in Ghana: Negotiating everything
- Arrange property viewings: Know what your rental will include
Property
- Introduction: The housing market in Ghana
- Looking for a house in Ghana: Regions and sources
- Buying land in Ghana: Can an expat own land?
- Financial aspects: Fees on property in Ghana
- Financing your purchase: Mortgages in Ghana
Health
- Healthcare in Ghana: Facilities and the system
- Medical staff: Doctors & dentists in Ghana
- Pharmacies & medication: Where can you buy medication
- The public healthcare system: State care in Ghana
- Private health insurance: A better choice for expats?
- Travel advice and emergencies: Things to be aware of in Ghana
Money
- The Ghanaian cedi: The currency used in Ghana
- Banking in Ghana: Opening an account, loans & credit cards
- Exchanging money in Ghana: Using cash, ATMs and credit cards
- Using money in Ghana: Fraud and taxes
- Ghanaian money etiquette: Bargaining, tipping and begging
Language
- Languages in Ghana: Over 79 languages spoken
- Official Ghanaian languages: English and local languages
- Learning the language: How to learn the local language
Telephone & Internet
- Making phone calls: Dialling codes and international calls
- Fixed phone lines: Getting a landline in Ghana
- Mobile phones in Ghana: Providers and payment options
- Internet access in Ghana: How to get online
Education
- Introduction to education: An overview of the Ghanaian system
- Alternatives to public education: Private and international schools in Ghana
- Tertiary education in Ghana: Universities and colleges
Travel & Leisure
- Public transport in Ghana: Tro tros, buses & airtravel
- Driving in Ghana: Conditions, infrastructure & driving licences
- Top places to visit: How expats can enjoy free time in Ghana
Culture
- Panafest: A celebration of roots, culture and reflection
- Ghanaian Cuisine: Variety is the spice of life
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad