Membership at GhIS
Join Ghana's professional body for surveyors. Explore routes to membership, application forms, and the benefits of belonging to a recognised institution.
Routes to Membership
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors offers several pathways to professional membership, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and qualifications of surveying practitioners in Ghana. Whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or a student, there is a route designed for you.
Professional Membership
For qualified surveyors who hold accredited degrees or equivalent professional credentials in land surveying, quantity surveying, or valuation & estate surveying.
Apply now →Direct RICS Membership
GhIS maintains a close affiliation with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), enabling eligible members to pursue direct RICS membership application through the institution.
Learn more →Student & Graduate Route
Students enrolled in recognised surveying programmes and recent graduates can join GhIS to access mentoring, CPD events, and early-career networking opportunities.
Get started →Firm Registration
Surveying firms and consultancies can register with GhIS to be listed among certified firms in good standing, demonstrating professional credibility to clients and partners.
Register your firm →Become a Surveyor
Surveying is a dynamic profession at the heart of Ghana's built environment and land economy. GhIS supports aspiring surveyors through structured training, professional development, and clear pathways to qualification across its three divisions: Land Survey, Quantity Survey, and Valuation & Estate Survey.
Members benefit from access to CPD events, QS Evening Lectures, QS Annual Seminars, and a network of experienced professionals. The institution also provides guidance on ethics, regulations, and best practice — helping you build a career grounded in professional standards.
Application Forms
Ready to join? Download the relevant application form for your membership category. Completed forms should be submitted together with the required supporting documents to the GhIS secretariat.
- Individual Membership Application — for professional surveyors, graduates, and students.
- Firm Registration Application — for surveying firms and consultancies seeking certification.
- Direct RICS Membership Application — for members pursuing chartered status through the RICS pathway.
For assistance with your application, contact the GhIS office at Palma House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 916, Accra, or call 233 – 21 – 220191.
Membership List
GhIS maintains a register of members and firms in good standing. The list below reflects certified members and registered firms as of the 2016 certification period.
| Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Members (LS) | Land Surveying professionals in good standing | 2016 Certified |
| Registered Members (QS) | Quantity Surveying professionals in good standing | 2016 Certified |
| Registered Members (VES) | Valuation & Estate Surveying professionals in good standing | 2016 Certified |
| Registered Firms (LS) | Land Surveying firms in good standing | 2016 Certified |
| Registered Firms (QS) | Quantity Surveying firms in good standing | 2016 Certified |
| Registered Firms (VES) | Valuation & Estate Surveying firms in good standing | 2016 Certified |
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