Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Ghana

1. Overview of Chinese Visa Policy for Ghanaian Citizens

2. Chinese Visa Requirements for Ghanaian Citizens

Visa Types & Documents

• Tourist (L): Hotel bookings, travel itinerary, or invitation letter.
• Business (M): Invitation from a Chinese company + Ghanaian company sponsorship.
• Work (Z): Chinese employment license and invitation letter.
• Study (X): Admission letter from a Chinese institution.
• Transit (C): 240-hour visa-free transit via 60 designated ports (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai).

• Passport (valid ≥6 months, 2 blank pages).
• Online application form (China Visa Application Service Center).
• Passport photo (48x33mm, 白底).
• Proof of financial means (bank statements, employment letter).
• Travel itinerary (flight/hotel bookings).

• Full vaccination (WHO/China-approved).
• Negative nucleic acid test (48 hours before departure).

Application Process

1. Online Form: Complete the CVASC form.
2. Appointment: Schedule via the Chinese Embassy in Accra (see details below).
3. Submission: In-person (biometrics required for ages 14–70).
4. Processing Time: 4–5 days (standard); 2–3 days (express, extra fee).
5. Fees: Tourist ($120), business ($145); service fees apply.

Chinese Embassy in Ghana

• Address: No. 32, Cantonments Road, Accra (Opposite Ghana National Museum).
• Phone: +233-30-277-4500 / +233-30-277-4501
• Email: chinaemb_gh@mfa.gov.cn
• Website: http://gh.china-embassy.gov.cn
• Working Hours:
  • Visa Submissions: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (by appointment).
  • Collection: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM.
• Notes: Tourist visas may require invitation letters (check embassy updates).

3. Ghanaian Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens

Visa Types & Documents

• Tourist: 30 days (single-entry).
• Business: 90 days (single/multiple-entry).
• Transit: 7 days (free for 24-hour layovers).

• Passport (valid ≥6 months).
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory).
• Flight itinerary (round-trip).
• Hotel booking or invitation letter (business).

Application Process (e-Visa)

1. Apply online via Ghana Immigration e-Visa.
2. Upload documents (passport, photo, travel proof).
3. Pay fees ($50–$100) via credit card.
4. Print e-Visa; collect stamp at entry.

Ghanaian Embassy in China

• Address: 24 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (朝阳区亮马桥路 24 号).
• Phone: +86-10-6532-1302
• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (visa submissions).
• Notes: e-Visa preferred; 落地签 available at Kotoka Airport (USD 50, cash only).

4. Key Notes & Special Schemes

• Transit Visa-Free (China):
  • 240-hour visa-free transit for 54 countries (including Ghana) via 60 ports (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai).
• Health Requirements:
  • Yellow Fever certificate mandatory for Ghana (China entry).
  • COVID-19: No quarantine; verify health codes (e.g., China Health Code).
• Customs:
  • China: Declare cash over CNY 20,000 or equivalent.
  • Ghana: Prohibited items include ivory and unauthorized wildlife products.

5. Reciprocal Embassy Information

6. Useful Resources

• China Visa Applications: CVASC
• Ghana Visa Applications: e-Visa System
• Chinese Embassy (Accra): http://gh.china-embassy.gov.cn
• Ghanaian Embassy (Beijing): Contact via Phone