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Visa required

Yes. Chinese passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Hong Kong before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Chinese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Hong Kong or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Hong Kong at a glance

Capital: City of Victoria ยท Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HKD, $) ยท Official languages: English, Chinese ยท Calling code: +852

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Hong Kong uses plug types G, China uses A, C, I.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hong Konger passport holders visiting China: Hong Konger passport holders can visit China without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.

The Chinese passport at a glance

49visa-free
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29visa on arrival
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73visa required

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Questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

Chinese passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Hong Kong before travelling.

Does a Hong Konger need a visa for China?

Hong Konger passport holders can visit China without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.