Where to find information on retiring in Ghana?

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.

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?

any idea what the cost of living is in Ghana?

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.

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