Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Hong Kong
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Hong Kongese Visa.
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- A passport photograph taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Hong Kong Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China. Originally a sparsely populated area of farming and fishing villages, Hong Kong is now one of the most densely populated places in the world, having over 7.4 million people of several nationalities.
Being a former British colony and officially a part of China, Hong Kong has both English and Cantonese as its official language. It is classified as an alpha+ global city because it has influence throughout the world. As a region with the largest number of skyscrapers and estimated to be the world’s tenth-largest exporter, it is no surprise that Hong Kong is a major tourism destination for Asians and the rest of the world.
Greeting locals by saying “Nei-ho” in Hong Kong, (which means “hello” in Cantonese) will surely gain you some points as it shows that you respect their local culture.
Types of Hong Kong Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 -10 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5 -10 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 5 -10 days | Variable |
| Work visa | 5 -10 days | 2 years |
General Requirements for Hong Kong Visa
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- A passport photograph taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Hong Kong Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Hong Kong for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Hong Kong must carry a valid passport.
- Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Hong Kong.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- The Hong Kong tourist visa is valid for only 90 days.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Hong Kong Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Hong Kong for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Hong Kong company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
- Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
Hong Kong Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A foreigner who wants to stay and study in Hong Kong will require either a student visa or a student residence permit.
- Student visas are handled very much like work visas.
- To get a student visa, your sponsoring educational institution will need to apply for the visa on your behalf.
- To apply for entry to Hong Kong for study, the applicant should nominate a local sponsor.
- This can be the educational institution granting the acceptance for admission or an individual over 18 years old living in Hong Kong.
- The validity of the student visa, if granted, will be in line with the normal duration of the study programme.
- To apply for a visa, your passport must be valid for six months or more from the date of intended entry.
- Applicants must be able to provide proof that they have sufficient funds to last them the duration of their study.
Hong Kong Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- If you’re planning on taking a job in Hong Kong, you need to get a work permit first.
- To get an employment visa you must have a job in a sponsoring company that is willing to employ you and carry out the application process for your permit.
- The sponsoring company has to prove that you have the necessary skills for the job and that a local worker could not fill the position.
- When granting work visas, the Immigration Department considers the applicant’s education, job experience and other factors.
- The application for your work visa is not submitted by you, but by your future employer.
- The company has to submit a confirmed offer of employment, and proof that the remuneration package includes salary, accommodation, medical and educational provisions, as well as other benefits appropriate for professionals in Hong Kong.
- The application process takes four to six weeks, after which the entry visa is issued to your employer, who would then forward it to you.
- Once you get your visa, you can apply for residency for your spouse and children as well.
Hong Kong Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (HKD)
Business visa
100.00 (HKD)
Student visa
100.00 (HKD)
Work visa
100.00 (HKD)
Hong Kong Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
6 Agostino Neto Road, Airport Residential Area, Accra-Ghana
http://gh.china-embassy.org/eng
chinaemb_gh@mfa.gov.cn
+233-30-2797437(Consular Affairs)