China → Hong Kong
For a non-transit social or business visit, PRC passport holders should obtain a Hong Kong entry permit in advance.
Hong Kong Immigration separately states that PRC passport holders transiting through Hong Kong to or from another country or territory may be granted 7 days on each landing if normal immigration requirements are met, including valid entry facilities for the destination and confirmed onward booking; this is not a visa-free rule for a standalone Hong Kong visit.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- Visa-free· apec_abtc · 60 days
For bona fide business travel only. The traveller must hold a valid passport and an APEC Business Travel Card showing HKG pre-clearance. Hong Kong Immigration states that ABTC holders with pre-clearance may make multiple short visits without a visa; secondary sources state Hong Kong normally grants 60 days to non-Hong Kong resident ABTC holders. U.S. and Canadian ABTCs generally provide fast-track benefits, not visa-free privileges; Mainland Chinese and Taiwan residents remain subject to Hong Kong’s special entry arrangements.
source ↗ - Visa-free· jp_visa · 7 days
Applies only when a PRC passport holder is transiting through Hong Kong to or from Japan, holds valid entry facilities for the destination, and has confirmed onward booking; a Japan visa by itself does not waive the Hong Kong entry permit requirement for a standalone Hong Kong tourist or business visit.
source ↗ - Visa-free· schengen_visa · 7 days
Applies only when a PRC passport holder is transiting through Hong Kong to or from a Schengen destination, holds valid entry facilities for that destination, and has confirmed onward booking; a Schengen visa by itself does not waive the Hong Kong entry permit requirement for a standalone Hong Kong tourist or business visit.
source ↗ - Visa-free· uk_visa · 7 days
Applies only when a PRC passport holder is transiting through Hong Kong to or from the United Kingdom, holds valid entry facilities for the destination, and has confirmed onward booking; a UK visa by itself does not waive the Hong Kong entry permit requirement for a standalone Hong Kong tourist or business visit.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_green_card · 7 days
Applies only when a PRC passport holder is transiting through Hong Kong to or from the United States, the U.S. permanent resident document serves as valid entry facilities for the destination, and the traveller has confirmed onward booking; this is not a visa waiver for a standalone Hong Kong visit.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_visa · 7 days
Applies only when a PRC passport holder is transiting through Hong Kong to or from the United States or another destination; the traveller must meet normal immigration requirements, hold valid entry facilities for the destination, and have confirmed onward booking. A U.S. visa by itself does not waive the Hong Kong entry permit requirement for a standalone Hong Kong tourist or business visit.
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Documents & how to apply
- Application for Entry for Visit/Transit in Hong Kong (ID 1003A) — To be completed by the applicant.
- Recent photograph of the applicant — Affixed on page 1 of form ID 1003A.
- Copy of valid travel document — Must show personal particulars, date of issue, date of expiry and/or any re-entry visa held, if applicable.
- Proof of financial standing and employment proof — Examples include bank statements, savings account passbooks, tax receipts; employment proof such as company leave letter or salary slips, if any.
- Proof of transportation arrangement — For example, flight itinerary.
- Proof of proposed leisure visit to Hong Kong — For leisure visit only; examples include package tour receipt or itinerary.
- Proof of proposed business visit to Hong Kong — For business visit only; examples include employer letter confirming proposed business activities, invitation letter from a local company, or trade body letter confirming attendance at fairs/exhibitions.
- Application for Entry for Visit/Transit (Sponsor) in Hong Kong (ID 1003B) · optional — Nomination of a local sponsor assists processing; submit if a sponsor is used.
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate for company sponsor · optional — Only for applications with a company sponsor.
- Identity documents for individual sponsor · optional — Only for applications with an individual sponsor; includes Hong Kong identity card copy, and for non-permanent residents, valid travel document and latest arrival/extension label and latest e-Visa, if applicable.
⏱ Normally four weeks after the Immigration Department receives all required documents for a visit/transit visa/entry permit application. 💳 330 HKD (government fee) 📍 Apply online via GovHK and upload supporting documents; alternatively submit by post to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, or in person at the nearest Chinese diplomatic/consular mission if residing overseas. Approved applications are generally issued as an e-Visa; applications submitted through missions may receive a visa/entry permit label to affix to a blank visa page.
This official visit/transit guide states it does not apply to Chinese residents of the Mainland except PRC passport holders living overseas. Submit proof matching the actual purpose, leisure or business; documents not in Chinese or English need a certified Chinese or English translation.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No. A U.S. visa is not a standalone Hong Kong visa waiver. Hong Kong Immigration says PRC passport holders should apply for an entry permit for social and business visits. The 7-day allowance applies only when transiting through Hong Kong to or from another country or territory, with valid destination entry facilities and confirmed onward booking.
Do not treat this as a normal ABTC visa waiver. Hong Kong has special arrangements for Mainland residents: tourist, business and similar visits generally require an Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao with the relevant endorsement; a PRC passport is usable for the 7-day allowance only when the transit conditions are met.
Generally not as a bare-passport visa-free entry. Eligible Taiwan residents should complete Hong Kong pre-arrival registration first; a successful registration is valid for two months and two entries, with up to 30 days per visitor landing. Taiwan residents holding a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents may also visit for up to 30 days.
No. The Hong Kong Immigration table gives U.S. ordinary passport holders up to 90 days visa-free for visits; U.S. diplomatic passports are excluded from that visa-free line.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.