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China passport to Hong Kong
The matrix marks the ordinary-passport track as visa required. Mainland residents usually enter Hong Kong on a Two-way Permit with a valid endorsement, not a PRC passport tourist visa. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Group L, individual tourist and business endorsements differ. Overstays are serious. Chinese nationals on foreign passports follow another rule — check the Immigration Department.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Visa free
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Key facts
- Hong Kong lets 147 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “Visa required” at 84 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Hong Kong passports get “Visa free” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to Hong Kong
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec40 × 50 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaHong Kong- Typical duration
- 2.1 hours
- From
- PVG · HGH · CTU
- To
- HKG
Airlines Dragonair, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Hong Kong
Country profile
Capital
Hong Kong
Population
7.5 million
Area
1,092 km²
Currency
Hong Kong dollar HKD
Languages
Chinese, English
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
3.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
41.3%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Chinese91.6%
- other3.7%
- Filipino2.7%
- Indonesian1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+852
Airports
HKG · HHP
Highlights
- Victoria Harbour
- Tian Tan Buddha
- The Peak
- Avenue of Stars
China · Visa required
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Hong Kong?
The matrix marks the ordinary-passport track as visa required. Mainland residents usually enter Hong Kong on a Two-way Permit with a valid endorsement, not a PRC passport tourist visa.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Hong Kong immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Hong Kong typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 40 × 50 mm. Confirm with a Hong Kong mission.
What about a Hong Kong passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
Can I fly to Hong Kong on a PRC passport?
Mainland residents should hold a Two-way Permit with the matching endorsement. Passport entry is only for limited cases — ask the carrier and Immigration.
How do you apply for Hong Kong as a visitor?
Visit visa / visa-free：7–90 days depending on passport。Foreign passports are visa-free or pre-cleared by nationality. Visitors cannot take paid work.