Beijing
Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Beijing
Ambassador: H.E. Mrs. Helen Mamle kofi
Address: No. 8, San Li Tun Lu (Sanlitun Road), Chaoyang District, Beijing
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 1319, 6532 1544, 6532 2012
Fax: (+86)10 6532 3602
Office Hours for Consular Section: 09:00 – 13:00
Note: The Consular Section doesn't work on Wednesdays and the public holidays.
Hong Kong
Consulate General of the Republic of Ghana in Hong Kong
Address: Room 610,Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2530 3448
Fax: (852) 2521 1029
Visa Exemption
the following countries and category of persons are exempted from entry visas to Ghana:1. Citizens of ECOWAS countries
2. Nationals of the following countries. Kenya, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Singapore, Mauritius
3. Holders' of Cuban Diplomatic Passport
4. Holders' of Hong Kong Specialised Administrative Area Diplomatic and Service Passports
5. Holders' of German Diplomatic and Service Passport
Conditions
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 extensions 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).
Visa Fees
The following fees are charged for Entry Visas. These may be revised from time to time without prior notice.
- Single Entry - 5 Working Days - ￥ 360.00
- Single Entry - 24 Hours (Express) - ￥ 700.00
- Multiple Entry - ￥ 700.00
Passport
All applications must be presented personally by the applicants. Applicants under 18 years of age may be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that applicants will be interviewed. Consequently, applications for passports made through agents or through the post will not be accepted.
PROCESSING TIME: Please allow at least THREE (3) MONTHS for the processing of your passport application.
FORM OF PAYMENT: Payments should be made by Cash. Bank or Post bank transfers are not acceptable. The passport fees applicable from 1st January 2010 is ￥1,320.00
