How to Get A Chinese Visa in Hong Kong

Notice on Latest Visa and Entry Policies for Foreigners Entering China - Updated on August 7, 2025:

1. China has launched a 30 Days Visa-free Policy for following eligible countries, including European nations - Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Russia. In Oceania, Australia and New Zealand are listed, while in Asia, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain are included. Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay in South America are also eligible. China will continue to extend its visa-free policy for Italy.

2. 240-Hour Visa Free Transit (10 days) has been lanched. 55 eligible countries include the US, UK, Canada, Indonesia, Brazil, etc. Eligible travelers can now travel across provinces, for example traveling from Beijing to Xian, then to Shanghai. Mohan Railway Port at China-Laos border can be used to enter/leave Yunnan. Hong Kong High-speed Rail West Kowloon Station has been added to Guangdong Province 240-hour transit visa-free.

3. As of now, China has established full visa exemption agreements with 28 countries, including Asian countries: Thailand, Singapore, Maldives, Kazakhstan, the UAE, Qatar, Armenia, Georgia, Brunei, Malaysia; European countries: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, San Marino; African countries: Mauritius, Seychelles; Oceania countries: Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands; North American countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Ecuador, Grenada, Bahamas; South American country: Suriname.

4. Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province is 6 days visa-free for tour groups (at least two persons) from ASEAN countries.

5. Booking of flights and hotels, China itineraries and invitation letters are not required for application of Chinese Tourist Visa for U.S.nationals.

6. Appointment is not required for visa application in many embassies and consulates.

WeTrip will keep focusing on the updates of the latest Chinese visa and entry policy! You can also call +86 010 12367 (Official telephone number of China National Immigration Administration) to check further information.

Can I (a foreigner) apply for a China Visa in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is one of the top international tourist cities which also serves as an important gateway city to Shenzhen, Guangdong and China's mainland. If needed, foreign passport holders may apply and get a Chinese Visa in Hong Kong, and then travel further to China's mainland from Hong Kong to discover more fantastic scenery, culture and history. Certain tourists even can make full use of China's free transit policy to have a short visa-free layover tour in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Guilin, Chengdu, etc.

Apply China Visa in Hong Kong

With extraordinary charm and favourable entry policy, Hong Kong attracts numerous foreign tourists each year. Due to shorted travel time and a variety of tourism resources, Hong Kong-China's mainland Tour becomes more and more easy and popular. During your trip in Hong Kong, it's very simple and convenient to get a China Visa to enjoy such a combined tour.

Before prepare application, please check China Visa Free Policy to find out if you really need a China Visa. If yes, then judge your purpose of visit to decide to apply which type of China Visa.

China Tourist Visa (old version used before June 1, 2019) Issued in Hong Kong

What are the China Visa Requirements when Applying in Hong Kong?

Below are documents required for a China Visa (take Tourist Visa as example):

Basic Requirements:

● Passport

Original passport which should has a validity of at least 6 months and over 2 blank pages. Make copy of the passport's data page, already used visa pages, former China Visa if had.

● China Visa Application Form

Option 1: Fill in online application form at http://www.visaforchina.org. Print the completed form out, write down application date and sign on the paper form

Option 2: Download the latest version of China Visa Application Form (v.2013 - 4 pages in total) and finish the form and sign it.

● Photo

At least 2 recently-taken (within last 6 months) passport-size color photos which are against a light background. (Size: 38mmX48mm)

● Others

1.) Proof of legal entry, stay, residence in another country or region, if you not apply in your home country.

2.) Previous Chinese passport & copy of the data page, if you used to be a Chinese citizen and apply China Visa the first time. If you had got China Visa before, please provice photocopy of the data page, photo paga, previous China Visa page of your old Chinese passport.

Supporting Documents:

● Travel related documents: round-trip (flight, train, ship) tickets, hotel booking, travel itinerary, etc.

● An Invitation Letter: if you're inviteed to travel to China, please prepare formal Invitation Letter by the invited individual or unity.

Passport is Required when Applying China Visa in HK

Booking Air Tickets and Hotel for China Tourist Visa Application

Where to Get China Visa in Hong Kong?

Since January 22nd 2018, foreigners holding ordinary passports are required to submit visa application through Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC). The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the Hong Kong SAR will not accept any visa application of ordinary passport holders, except diplomatic, service passports applicants.

Note: The service center only accept application, and whether to issue or not, the final decision is still made by the Commissioner's office.

About China Visa Application Service in Hong Kong:

Location: 20F, Capital Center, No.151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 29921999

Fax: (852) 34132345, (852) 29891116

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.visaforchina.org

Working Days: Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays).

Submission Hours: 9:00-16:00 (urgent service must be submitted before 12:00)

Pick-up Hours: Regular Service 10:00-17:00; Express and Urgent Service 12:00 to 17:00.

China Visa Application Service Center in Hong Kong

How to Get China Visa in Hong Kong?

Bring All Prepared Documents to Submit via China Visa Application Service Center in Hong Kong

Following are our step-by-step guides to apply for a China Visa in Hong Kong:

Step 1 - complete the China Visa Application Form & prepare required documents

Choose one of the two above mentioned ways to prepare your visa application form. Don't forget to paste a photo on the application form, and make pre-scheduled appointment online after filling the form. WeTrip is always ready to help, if you find it's difficult to finish the form on your own.

Step 2 - submit the application & choose visa service

Bring all the required documents, visit the China Visa Application Service before the appointed time. Upon arrival, scan your passport to get a queue number. Submit to the center staff when be called, choose visa service. Receive a payment notice and pay relevant fees at the counter. Keep the pick-up slip for later collection.

Step 3 - pick up your passport and visa

Check the date informed on the slip and visit the service center to collect back your passport and visa. You can get it by yourself, or entrust your friend or travel agency to help you.

What is the China Visa Fee in Hong Kong?

China Visa Application Service Center will collect visa fees and express service fees, ugrnet service fees on behalf of the Commissioner's office. At the same time, the center will charge service fees. So total cost = visa application fee + service fee

Nationality	Regular Application (Visa Fee+Service Fee)	Express Service (Visa Fee+Service Fee)	Urgent Service (Visa Fee+Service Fee)
U.S.A	HK$1,340 = HK$1,100 + HK$240	HK$1,550 = HK$1,100 + HK$450	HK$2,000 = HK$1,100 + HK$900
UK	HK$1,180 = HK$940 + HK$240	HK$1,390 = HK$940 + HK$450	HK$1,840 = HK$940 + HK$900
Canada	HK$850 = HK$610 + HK$240	HK$1,060 = HK$610 + HK$450	HK$1,510 = HK$610 + HK$900
Others (non-reciprocal states) Regular Application as Example	Single Entry: Visa Fee: HK$550+Service Fee: HK$240=HK$790 Double Entry: Visa Fee: HK$710+Service Fee: HK$240=HK$950 Multiple Entry (6 Months): Visa Fee: HK$860+Service Fee: HK$240=HK$1,100 Multiple Entry (1 Year & above): Visa Fee: HK$1170+Service Fee: HK$240=HK$1,410

Notes: 1.) Cash & Debit Card are the only accepted payment by China Visa Application Service Center in Hong Kong. 2.) For citizens of U.S.A, UK, Canada, Australia, the visa fees for single entry, double entry, multiple entry (for 6 months, 1 year or longer) is the same.

How Long to Get China Visa in Hong Kong?

General China Visa processing time depends which application service you choose to use. There are three kinds of services available. Despite the typical processing time, the Commissioner's office has right to request interview or send supplementary materials for longer procedures.

Regular Service

about 4 working days

Express Service

about 3 working days

Urgent Service

about 2 working days
(urgent service must be submitted before 12:00)

Travel from Hong Kong to China's Mainland

Currently, there are four major transportation methods tourists can take to get to China's mainland from Hong Kong, including taking flight, train, bus and ferry.

1. By Flight

Hong Kong operates lots of daily flights to about 50 cities in China's mainland, such as most popular tourist destinations - Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Kunming, Xiamen, etc.

2. By Train

High Speed Train - Within few hours in a single day, you can travel from Hong Kong to Beijing, Shanghai, Guilink, Tianjin, Xiamen, Nanning, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, and very close Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Futian, Chaoshan, Shantou, Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province by fast and convenient high speed rails.

(Normal Speed) Through Train - Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Foshan and Changping has direct ordinary trains to Hong Kong Hung Hom Station.

3. By Long-distance Coach

You can take bus to Zhuhai from Hong Kong through the newly-built Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (world's longest sea-crossing bridge), or cross Luohu Port or other ports to transfer to neighboring Shenzhen in the north.

4. By Ferry

Ferries between Hong Kong and (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan...) Guangdong Province, Macau are also available.

Special Notes: If you join in Hong Kong tour group to visit Shenzhen, Zhuhai Special Economic Zones, you may apply a Shenzhen Visa on Arrival, which is a short-term special Chinese Visa (Special Economic Tourist Visa) issued at the border ports. Some also calls the Visa on Arrival - Same Day China Visa. Besides, international transit passengers meeting related requirements are allowed to apply 240-Hour Transit Visa Exemption if transit in certain airports and heading to a third country (region) afterwards.

Hong Kong International Airport

Enjoy Hong Kong-China's Mainland Bullet Train Journey

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa to visit China in 2026?

It depends on your nationality. China offers visa-free entry to citizens of 38+ countries, 240-hour visa-free transit for 55 countries, and 30-day visa exemptions for many European and Asian nations. Check our full visa guide for details specific to your passport.

How long does it take to get a Chinese visa?

Standard processing takes 4-5 business days at most Chinese embassies. Express service (2-3 days) and rush service (1 day) are available at higher fees. We recommend applying at least 2 weeks before your trip.

What documents do I need for a China tourist visa?

You need a valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages), completed application form, passport photo, flight itinerary, hotel bookings, and proof of financial means. U.S. nationals don't need to show hotel bookings or flight itineraries.

Can WeTrip help with my China visa application?

Yes! WeTrip provides invitation letters, itinerary documents, and step-by-step visa guidance as part of our tour packages. Our team has helped 210,000+ travelers navigate the visa process successfully.