Immigration acquires nine (9) more apartments for its officers in Bono Region // Minister of the Interior Hon. Ambrose Derry receives donated vehicles, Computers and its accessories from the Spanish Government on behalf of Ghana Immigration Service at the Ministry of Interior on 26th February,2021 to aid in the fight against irregular migration and cross border crimes. // THE COMPTROLLER-GENERAL OF IMMIGRATION (CGI) PRESENT AT THE PULL-OUT CEREMONY OF CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS), LIEUTENANT GENERAL OBED BOAMAH AKWA AT BURMA CAMP ON 5TH FEBRUARY, 2021. // The Comptroller-General of Immigration with management members at final funeral rites of Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd), former President of the Republic of Ghana. // GERMAN GOVERNMENT PRESENTS VEHICLES TO GHANA IMMIGRATION SERVICE // GIS ENTREATS BORDER RESIDENTS TO COMPLY WITH DIRECTIVES. // IMMIGRATION SERVICE RECEIVES PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FROM ADB. // AKOTESI COMPANY LIMITED DONATES TO IMMIGRATION SERVICE. // PROPERTY OWNERS AND LANDLORDS URGED TO VOLUNTEER INFORMATION ON ARRIVAL DATES OF TENANTS INTO THE COUNTRY TO IMMIGRATION SERVICE. // IMMIGRATION LADIES ASSOCIATION DONATES SANITARY ITEMS TO IMMIGRATION SERVICE!

OBJECTIVES OF THE SERVICE

a) To ensure the effective administration and management of migration in the country; and
b) Contribute to national security.

FUNCTIONS OF THE SERVICE

  1. The Service shall;
    a) Subject to existing laws, examine travel document of persons entering or leaving the country through the borders;
    b) Ensure the application and enforcement of laws relating to the immigration and employment of non-Ghanaians in the country;
    c) Advise on and implement international co-operation agreements with other countries and international organisations on matters relating to migration;
    d) Manage and patrol the borders of the country;
    e) Through the Comptroller – General or the dully authorized representative of the Comptroller – General issue visas for entry into the country and permits for residence or work in the country; and
    f) perform any other functions as required by law
  2. The Comptroller – General shall act in consultation with the Minister in the performance of the function specified in (1)(e).

VISION: Delivering Excellence In Security And Migration Management For National Development

MISSION: To build a stronger and a better Ghana by operating fair but firm Immigration work systems that meet the social and economic needs of the country.

CORE VALUES: Professionalism, Integrity, Human Rights, Learning Organisation

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