Ghana Immigration Service

Ghana Immigration Service

Emblem of the Ghana Immigration Service
Department overview
Formed	1957
Jurisdiction	Republic of Ghana
Headquarters	Independence Avenue, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Minister responsible	Henry Quartey, Minister for the Interior
Department executive	Kwame Asuah Takyi, Comptroller-General Of Immigration
Parent Department	Ministry of Interior (Ghana)
Website	https://home.gis.gov.gh/

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The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is an agency of the government of Ghana under the Ministry of the Interior. The GIS regulates examination and authorization of application for visas, entry and residence permits in Ghana. Control of foreign nationals in Ghana, Facilitation of Ghanaian passport application processing, border control and management, Refugee registration, protection and management. The service advises on and ensures the effective implementation of all laws and regulations pertaining to immigration and related issues.[1]