West Africa
Immigration to Canada & Australia from Ghana
Ghanaian applicants benefit from English-language education and strong demand for healthcare and IT skills abroad. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Ghanaian applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
AustraliaCanada from Ghana
Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from Ghana
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Ghanaian applicants
Common occupations among applicants from Ghana include healthcare workers, IT professionals, engineers, educators. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from Ghana
- Document
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Issued by
- Ghana Police, CID Headquarters, Accra
- If you live elsewhere
- A friend or relative can apply for you at the CID Headquarters; your fingerprints are taken by a competent police or security authority where you live
Only issued to people who lived in Ghana for 3 months or more.
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for Ghana (page dated 7 September 2023), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
Ghana has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
English is official in Ghana, but you still need a test
Express Entry requires approved language test results from every candidate, and Australia treats only passport holders of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland as having competent English without a test. An English-medium degree does not replace the test for points in either system.
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Immigration from Ghana — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from Ghana?
Most skilled applicants from Ghana use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Ghanaian applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. Ghana applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from Ghana?
Common occupations among applicants from Ghana include healthcare workers, IT professionals, engineers, educators. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from Ghana?
IRCC asks for the Police Clearance Certificate. It is issued by Ghana Police, CID Headquarters, Accra. If you live elsewhere: a friend or relative can apply for you at the CID Headquarters; your fingerprints are taken by a competent police or security authority where you live. Only issued to people who lived in Ghana for 3 months or more.
Do engineers from Ghana need a CDR for Australia?
Ghana has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in Ghana?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.