Visa Applications

Welcome to the Consular Section of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Ghana in the HKSAR. This section provides general information on the range of consular services that Ghanaian nationals and foreigners would enjoy at our office. These services include processing of Ghanaian passports and visas, authentication of documents and other welfare support.

Visa application procedures

Guidance Note on VISA application

Frequently asked questions

FAQs Passport Application Services

Document lists for different types of visas

Step 1

Go to the application portal:
https://beijing.ghanagovernmentmission.com/portal/

Step 2

Click “CONSULAR SERVICES”.

Step 3

Click “Visa Application”.

Step 4

Click “REQUIREMENTS” and you will find document lists for different types of Ghana’s visas.

Visa application notice

With immediate effect, all visa applicants should please note the following and comply accordingly:

1. DO NOT purchase air tickets until your visa has been issued.
2. The expected duration for processing visa applications is around 30 working days from the appointment day. Applicants are strongly advised to advance their application as soon as possible.
3. Visa application forms must be properly completed.
4. Provide correct names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees.
5. Opening hours of the Honorary Consulate: Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (by appointment only)
6. Visa fees paid are not refundable.
7. For successful entry into Ghana, applicants must also comply with Ghana’s COVID-19 arrival measures as listed in the following website: https://www.gacl.com.gh/updated_guidelines/

Entry requirements to Ghana

Conditions for issuance of visas

1. Visas may be granted to personnel of international organisations and visitors to Ghana for tourism, study, business or transit.
2. The visa may be granted for single or multiple entries.
3. Visas are valid for a period of three months and must be utilised within three months of the date of issue. Visitors travelling on business are required to furnish evidence of the fact, such as a letter from their firm, while those travelling at the invitation of Ghanaian nationals or residence or Ghanaian institutions should furnish a letter of invitation from their hosts.
4. Visitors must have a return or a through ticket to a country which they have the right of admission or may be required to show evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay in the country. Prospective employees may undertake employment within the authorised immigrant quota.
5. Applications for further extension to visitors’ permit must be made to the Director of the Ghana Immigration Service for consideration. Tourists may be allowed a period of stay of three months if the Ghana Immigration Service is satisfied that such tourists have sufficient means of financial support.
6. Immigrant Quota – Persons who enter Ghana ostensibly as visitors may not be permitted to take employment.

No person shall be permitted to accept employment or undertake an occupation for reward in Ghana unless such employment is within an authorized Immigrant Quota (an immigrant quota being the number of non-Ghanaians that a person or firm can employ). An application for Immigrant Quota must be made to:

THE SECRETARY IMMIGRANT QUOTA COMMITTEE
MINISTRY OF INTERIORBOX M. 42
ACCRA, GHANA

An approval for Immigrant Quota for a foreign employee must be obtained before he proceeds to Ghana.

Other relevant additional information prior to entry into Ghana