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(1) Licensed developers and enterprises wishing to employ expatriates whose skills are not available in Ghana shall obtain work and resident permits for each foreign employee.

(2) A foreigner designated by a free zone investor to represent his interest shall obtain work and resident permits.

(3) Application for a work and resident permit shall be submitted to the board at least two months prior to the intended date of employment.

(4) An application submitted under sub regulation (3) shall be accompanied with a medical certificate of the state of health of the prospective employee endorsed by the employer.

(5) The Secretariat of the Board shall submit the application if found acceptable by the Board to the Immigration Service for processing.

(6) The duration of a resident permit for an employee in a free zone shall not exceed a period of 2 years.

(7) The following fees which include the processing fees of the Immigration Service shall be paid to the Board by an applicant in respect of the periods specified-

(a) 1st and 2nd year..      US $200.00 per annum

(b) 3rd and 4th year..      US $800.00 per annum

(c)  5th year and beyond..      US $1,500.00 per annum

(8) A work permit is not transferable and the fee is not refundable.