Hong Kong passport → China
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for China?
Visa-free entry
Hong Konger passport holders can visit China without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- Hong KongVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Hong Konger passport holders
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free
MongoliaVisa-free14 days
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
TaiwanVisa on arrival
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for China?
Hong Konger passport holders can visit China without a visa.
How long can Hong Konger citizens stay in China?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Hong Konger citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Hong Konger citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Hong Kong passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data. Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.