China
Hong Kong
Hong Kong visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong, obtained before travel.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Hong Kong visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Hong Kong visa?
Visit: visa-free entry or visit visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The visa-free period for your nationality (7 to 180 days) or the stay granted on your visit visa
Longest stay on the tourist visa: The visa-free period for your nationality (7 to 180 days) or the stay granted on your visit visa.
Where Chinese citizens apply for a visa for Hong Kong
Hong Kong has no embassy or consulate in China on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate of Hong Kong in Taipei1,722 km
松高路 9;11, 11073 臺北市
Measured from Beijing, embassies and consulates of Hong Kong are closest in Taipei, Taiwan (1,722 km). Hong Kong sets which of its missions takes applications from China; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to China
Hong KongChina Visa-free China visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Travel advice for Hong Kong
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to Hong Kong, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Hong Kong at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Hong Kong (updated 1 April 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Hong Kong (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Hong Kong
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Hong Kong is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
Hong Kong has no embassy or career consulate in China. Chinese citizens apply through a mission of Hong Kong accredited to China from abroad; the official visa portal of Hong Kong names the right place.
Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to China
China admits citizens of Hong Kong without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Hong Kong in China?
No. Hong Kong has no embassy in China. The nearest consulate of Hong Kong is in Taipei, Taiwan, 1,722 km from Beijing.
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for China?
China admits citizens of Hong Kong without a visa.
Can Chinese citizens enter Hong Kong visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.