You need a visa for Hong Kong if you have a Chinese passport

These visas exist for Hong Kong, but they cannot be applied for online with Chinese nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

Yes. Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Hong Kong may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay duration
Confirmed return or onward travel ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Recent passport photo 40x50mm with light background
Completed visa application form ID 1003A

Entry requirements for Chinese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Chinese passport holders entering Hong Kong as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Hong Kong SAR
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Hong Kong.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Hong Kong.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Hong Kong SAR.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Hong Kong. Travelers with a People’s Republic of China (PRC) passport who are in transit through Hong Kong to and from another country or territory may be granted a stay of seven days on each landing without the prior need to obtain an entry permit. Travelers must have a confirmed onward booking for the overseas journey.
Last checked 2026-07-17

A look at Hong Kong

Victoria Harbour - Hong Kong's iconic waterfront connecting Kowloon and Hong Kong Island
Wong Tai Sin Temple - One of Hong Kong's most famous Taoist temples
Mong Kok Markets - Experience Hong Kong's vibrant street culture
Hong Kong Tramways - The world's largest double-decker tram fleet since 1904