China Visa For Hong Kong

While China is making high efforts to push forward its new reform and opening-up policy, Hong Kong is well ahead of everyone else with several preferential policies on visa application and entry fees for nationals of 57 countries. In fact, being a special administrative region of China, Hong Kong is authorized to issue its own China visas – not only entry permits but also visas valid for travel in the country. Moreover, China visa free entry is now available for many nationalities, which includes Hong Kong SAR passport holders.

Hong Kong is the leading city in China, despite the fact that it has only about a fifth of China’s population. It is really a melting pot of China and the rest of the world. So, you can easily say that Hong Kong plays the role as “the window of Shenzhen”, which represents China to the whole world. At VisaGo, we focus on offering all kinds of Hong Kong visa services and have already obtained mutual recognition by various cities/ countries worldwide.

China Visa For Hong Kong

The People’s Republic of China, a once-in-a-lifetime destination. It is time to explore more about the culture and tradition of a whole new land. This can be done by visiting some of the famous city in China. These cities are Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. On your holiday to Hong Kong you can visit Shenzhen, Dongguan and Macao as well. To get to know the people of China and their culture you need a tourist visa.

Travelers planning to visit China for sightseeing and tourism do not need a visa if staying in mainland China for less than 15 days. If the duration of your trip exceeds 15 days, you are required to apply for a Chinese visa in order to legally enter China’s territory. There are five types of Chinese visas respectively issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reference.

Part One: How do foreign passport holders apply for visas and entry permits for Hong Kong SAR of China (hereinafter referred to as “Hong Kong”)?

1. Documents for applications

(1) The application form needs to be filled out truthfully and completely according to the purpose of visiting Hong Kong.

(2) Please affix a photo to the application form. The photo must be a recent, coloured passport one in the size of 48mm x 33mm. The photo must show the face looking forward and the head must not have any coverings.

(3) The visa officials may require other documents deemed necessary.

2. Application processing schedules

(1) Visas or Entry Permits processed by the Chinese Embassy in Samoa will normally take 4-5 working days for regular service. Rush service is available upon request.

(2) Visas or entry permits that need to be referred to the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong SAR would normally take about one month to process. There is no fast track or express service available for this category.

3. Application Fees for visas or entry permits and payment methods

Nationality	Regular fee (4-5 working days)	Express fee (3 working days)	Urgent fee (2 working days)
Chinese	25	60	90
Other nationalities	60	60	90

Please note: Payment must be made in Samoan Tala in cash.

4. Some Notes

(1) Each item of the application form must be filled truthfully, clearly and completely. Any untruthful contents, missed items or illegible handwriting may lead to delay of the application processing or even refusal of the visa.

(2) Visa officials will consider visa applications on individual merits.

(3) Authoritative interpretations remain with the Embassy should there be any change to the information above.

5. Check out whether you need a visa for Hong Kong SAR of China

Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. For more information on visa/entry permit requirements for visitors to the HKSAR, please refer to the “Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” webpage at : https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html

Part Two: Chinese passport or travel document holders Going to Hong Kong

1. Transiting Hong Kong

(1) Holders of passports issued by the People’s Republic of China do not need a visa for entry into Hong Kong. They may stay for up to 7 days if they only need to transit from overseas to a third country (or region) as long as they hold a valid passport and air tickets of connecting flights. They do not need to show their tickets if their destination is Chinese mainland or Macao.

Holders of passports issued by the People’s Republic of China may enter and stay in Hong Kong for up to 7 days without entry permits if they present their connecting flight tickets together with their visas to the destination country or region or legal residence permit (such as a permanent residence card, a valid visa of study or work).

(2) If you are planning to stay for more than 7 days in Hong Kong, you will need to apply for an entry permit in advance. The Chinese Embassy may issue a single-entry or double-entry permit valid for 3 months with a maximum duration of 30 days for each stay. If you hold a permanent residence card and have stayed overseas for more than one year, you are entitled to applying for a multiple entry permit valid for two years.

2. Visiting Hong Kong

(1) Chinese citizens going to Hong Kong, even for a short visit, will need to apply for an entry permit regardless of the types of passports they hold.

(2) The following applicants, regardless of the length of their stay, need to submit their applications to the Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, or the Chinese Embassy, or the Chinese Consulate General:

a. Applicants who are going to take employment, to perform, or to hold exhibitions in Hong Kong;

b. Applicants who are going to study, or to take vocational training, or to take industrial or business training;

c. Applicants who are going to work or settle in Hong Kong.

For detailed information and application requirements, please visit the website of the Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR

http://www.immd.gov.hk/index.html.

3. Holders of travel pass issued by the People’s Republic of China need to apply for an entry permit if they intend to transit or enter Hong Kong.

Part Three: Hong Kong SAR residents going to Hong Kong

Holders of a valid Hong Kong SAR passport, or a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card, or a Hong Kong Certificate of Identity, or a Seaman’s Identity Book (excluding seamen overstaying on temporary shore leave), or a British national (overseas) passport, do not need a visa or entry permit to enter Hong Kong.

Part Four: Macao SAR residents going to Hong Kong

1. The following permanent residents of Macao do not need an entry permit to travel to Hong Kong and may stay there for up to 180 days;

(1) Permanent residents of Macao holding a valid Permanent Identity Card of Macao, and their visit to and stay in Hong Kong is in conformity with general entry regulations;

(2) Holders of Visit Permit for Residents of Macao SAR to Hong Kong SAR and proof of permanent resident status in Macao.

2. Non-permanent residents holding a Visit Permit for Residents of Macao SAR to Hong Kong SAR, may enter Hong Kong without an entry permit for the purpose of visit but their stay there is not to exceed 30 days.

3. Travellers going to Hong Kong with a passport or travel permit issued by Macao SAR:

Holders of a passport or travel permit issued by Macao SAR may enter Hong Kong without an entry permit, and may stay there for up to 7 days, if they transit Hong Kong, between Macao and another country or region, and their entry is in conformity with general entry regulations including having valid entry documents and booked tickets of connecting trains/coaches, cruises or flights to the overseas destination.

4. For details please visit the website of the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong SAR: http://www.immd.gov.hk/index.html

Part Five: Taiwan residents going to Hong Kong

1. Overseas Taiwan residents going to Hong Kong:

(1) Holders of Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents entering Hong Kong as visitors do not need an entry permit as long as the entry is in conformity with general entry regulations and their stay is not to exceed 30 days.

(2) Visitors without a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents need to obtain a Chinese Travel Document first (please see details regarding its applications) before applying for an entry permit to Hong Kong.