Students requiring an attestation letter or introductory letter for purposes other than those relating to residence permits,
will need to make an application to the Office of the Registrar through the Student Services Office.
The application should state the following:

• The purpose of the introductory letter
• Index Number
• Level
• Programme
• Full name

You are also required to attach the following documents:

• Payment receipt
• Photocopy of their ID card (front and back)

Upon receiving your admission letter you should apply for a student’s visa from a Ghana High Commission, Consulate or other Embassy authorised by the Government of Ghana to issue visas on her behalf.
Upon arrival in Ghana you will have to apply for a residence permit from the Ghana Immigration Service. The International Programmes  Office will provide you with an introductory letter to help facilitate this process.  The office can also assist you obtain a residence permit.
Items required for obtaining an introductory letter for a residence permit:

• Receipt of Payment from the Accounts Office
• Non-Citizen Ghana card
• Copy of student ID card
• Contact number of student in Ghana
• Copy of the photo page of your passport

Upon arrival in Ghana, all international students MUST register with their High Commissions/Embassies at their earliest convenience

The process takes a week. However, if you would like the school to undertake this process for you, then please allow a maximum of 6 weeks for completion.

It is an offence not to possess a residence permit and a penalty will be applied to students who flout this directive.

In order to facilitate the process of obtaining a visa on arrival, you will need to provide the Office of Student Affairs with the documents stated below, to present on your behalf at Ghana Immigration:

• A copy of the data page of your passport
• A copy of your Admission letter
• A copy of payment of school fees
• An introductory letter

As the University will provide your introductory letter, you will need to provide the University with the following details:

• Place of embarkation
• Date of arrival
• Duration of stay
• Purpose
• Accommodation details

You can apply for extension of the permit.