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Hong Kong Visa Requirements for China Citizens

Q: How much does a Hong Kong visa cost for China citizens?

Visit visa or entry permit: 330 HKD.

Visa required

China passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

The Immigration Department says Mainland residents who wish to visit Hong Kong must obtain an Exit-entry Permit (EEP) and an appropriate exit endorsement from the relevant Public Security Bureau Office; in general, a Mainland resident holding a valid EEP with a valid exit endorsement may be landed as a visitor, with a limit of stay in line with the endorsement, provided normal immigration requirements are met.

“Under current arrangements, Mainland residents who wish to visit Hong Kong are required to obtain an EEP and an appropriate exit endorsement from the relevant Public Security Bureau Office. In general, a Mainland resident who is in possession of a valid EEP bearing a valid exit endorsement may be landed in Hong Kong as a visitor, with a limit of stay in accordance with the exit endorsement, provided that normal immigration requirements are met.”

Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department — Entry Arrangements for Mainland, Macao, Taiwan & Overseas Chinese Residents · checked 8 Oct 2026

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Visit visa or entry permit

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Fee: 330 HKD

The Immigration Department's fee table lists HK$330 for an ordinary visa and HK$330 for an entry permit valid for one entry, in each case outside an approved specified scheme. You may apply through the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission, or to the Immigration Department directly by post or through a local sponsor; visit visa applications from Indian nationals go to the Immigration Department direct. The Department's guidebook (ID(E) 1004) says an application normally takes four weeks to process upon receipt of all the required documents.

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What the Hong Kong visa rules mean for China travellers

China citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Hong Kong. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Visit visa or entry permit, which costs 330 HKD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Hong Kong applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least one month after the date you plan to leave Hong Kong.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government tells travellers to check before they travel that they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment o…
Return or onward ticket: Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors must hold onward or return tickets, unless in transit to the Chinese Mainland or Macao.
Proof of funds: Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of their stay without working. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.

Hong Kong entry rules compared

Hong Kong lets 148 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 47. China citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Iran and Iraq. Overall the China passport ranks #115 in the world with 43 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a China passport you can also visit 12 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Iran, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines and Qatar.

In the other direction, Hong Kong citizens need a visa to visit China.

Entry requirements for Hong Kong

Passport validity

The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least one month after the date you plan to leave Hong Kong.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Hong Kong entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government tells travellers to check before they travel that they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation, and says medical treatment for uninsured foreign visitors to Hong Kong is expensive.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Hong Kong travel advice (health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors must hold onward or return tickets, unless in transit to the Chinese Mainland or Macao.

Hong Kong Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the HKSAR✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of their stay without working. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.

Hong Kong Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the HKSAR✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

$50,000

Unless an extension of stay is approved, visitors must leave Hong Kong before their limit of stay expires; otherwise they are deemed to have overstayed. Anyone who breaches a condition of stay, such as by overstaying, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of up to HK$50,000 and imprisonment for 2 years.

Immigration Department (HKSAR) — FAQ: Visit / Transit✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

HKD 120,000

Hong Kong Customs says any person arriving at a specified control point with currency and bearer negotiable instruments of a total value of more than HKD 120,000 must make a declaration to a Customs officer, using the Red Channel.

Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department — Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

China passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. The Immigration Department says Mainland residents who wish to visit Hong Kong must obtain an Exit-entry Permit (EEP) and an appropriate exit endorsement from the relevant Public Security Bureau Office; in general, a Mainland resident holding a valid EEP with a valid exit endorsement may be landed as a visitor, with a limit of stay in line with the endorsement, provided normal immigration requirements are met.

How much does a Hong Kong visa cost for China citizens?

Visit visa or entry permit: 330 HKD.

How do China citizens apply for a Hong Kong visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Hong Kong before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Hong Kong?