Ghana - Apply for Basket Fishing Licence (Permit)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Artisanal Processor/Fish mongers License in Ghana, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.
2. Address and contact details can be found in the following Contact link
3. Applicant must obtain the application form from the MOFAD department.
4. The applicant must fill up the application form as directed and submit it to the concerned authorities.
5. The applicant has to make sure that he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
6. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
7. The applicant must provide all the required documents to the authorities for validation and also pay the requisite application fees.
8. Submit the completed application form and pay the required application fee and submit the receipt as a proof of payment.
9. Officers from the commissioner’s office will carry out inspections on the craft, fishing gear and other equipment to ensure that they comply with the required standards.
10. If everything is in order, they will continue to process the applicants’ application.
11. After processing, the applicant will be issued with the license.
12. A license or permit will be granted within 7 days.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Bonafide fisherman certificate
• Proof of identity (passport/ Ghana card/ driving license/ residence permit/ if any)
• Investment license (copy)
• Curriculum vitae (copy) of technical staff
• Environmental Impact assessment certificate (copy)
• HACCP manual (copy)
• GMP Manual
• Residential Proof: Residential Certificate issued by Local administration office/ Ghana card / Passport / Driving License / Ration Card / Govt. Id card / Defense ID Card / PAN card.
• 2 Passport Size Photographs
• Caste (Samaj) certificate
• Affix stamp as advised by authorities if required
• Payment receipt.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
Regional government office
M9GQ+44 Kumasi, Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana
Post: P. O. Box GP 630, Accra, Ghana
Email: [email protected]
Location link
Contact link

Eligibility

• Fishermen who are actively involved in fishing for livelihood.
• The applicant must be a resident of the Ghana city.

Fees

• Application Fees: GHS.10,000
• License Fee: GHS. 20,000

Validity

• A license issued under this Act is valid for one year and will expire on 31 December every year.

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Processing Time

• A license or permit for fishing will be granted within 7 days.

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Instructions

• A license, permit, authorization or certificate of registration issued under these Regulations shall not be transferable.

Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Nationality
• Passport Number
• Mailing Address
• Telephone Number
• Age and sex
• Name of Beach Management Unit
• Purpose of the application
• Type of the Boat
• Length of the boat
• Type and number of fishing appliances
• Type of fishing species targeted
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• The government of Ghana provides various empowerment programs such as education quota, employment opportunities, and various welfare schemes to fishermen and their families on the basis of the license.

Information which might help

• No person shall borrow or make use of basket license/permit issued to any other person, and any person who borrows or makes use of such a license commits an offence and is liable for each offence on conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand shillings.

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