Where to find information on retiring in Ghana?

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on 17 Jul 2012

Is it possible and where do I find information on retiring in Ghana? I believe that having Social Security direct deposited in international banks is approved and acceptable. My wife is from Ghana and I would like to relocate there to be with her and my family. Is this a major undertaking? Is immigration too much to deal with for me to live and retire in Ghana? Or is it recommended that I bring my family from Ghana to the USA?

Anonymous (not verified) on 17 Jul 2012 - 10:59

Hi Richard

If your wife is a Ghanaian citizen you should be able to move to Ghana with her on a dependency visa. I suggest you contact the Ghanaian embassy in the states (www.ghanaembassy.org) and find out what documentation you would require. You might also ask if they can recommend a travel consultant with whom you could discuss your options.

Are you wanting to work for a while first before you retire? If so have a look at the Working in Ghana page as a start.

If you are an American citizen, you should have no trouble emigrating to Ghana especially if you can show that you have enough assets/funds that you will not be a burden on the state. Your family will have a much harder time emigrating from Ghana to the US. If you're looking for easy, it sounds to me like moving to Ghana is your best option.

Anonymous (not verified) on 17 Jul 2012 - 16:43

Thank you for the information. This is quite helpful and reassured me I was working in the right direction. I am wondering what the cost of living is there now?

Anonymous (not verified) on 18 Jul 2012 - 00:57

any idea what the cost of living is in Ghana?

Anonymous (not verified) on 18 Jul 2012 - 08:11

The cost of living in Ghana is reportedly quite high, especially if you try to buy the same Western products and brands you are used to buying in the states. Your favourite food items and electrical appliances, etc will cost more in Ghana than they do in the states. While not as expensive as some other African capitals like Luanda, you can expect to pay more for some things you may consider essential, like health insurance.

Have a read through these interviews with expats in Ghana to get an idea of what life would be like in Ghana.

Anonymous (not verified) on 27 Dec 2014 - 14:37

iam looking to retire to Ghana in 6 years time. what do I have to do? I will have plenty of funds ie my uk state pension also 3 other pensions, so I will beable to support myself. what paper work needs to be completed? thanks

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