VISA

According to Hong Kong Immigration Department, nationals of most foreign countries can visit Hong Kong visa-free. Applicants may submit their visa applications directly to Hong Kong Immigration Department, or through Chinese diplomatic or consular missions in their place of domicile.

Enquiries can be directed to:
Hong Kong Immigration Department
Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Tel�G(852) 2824-6111
Fax : (852) 2877-7711

Visas for travelling to Chinese mainland
All travellers to the Chinese Mainland, except Hong Kong Chinese residents, require visas. The Mainland issues single-entry, double-entry and multiple-entry (six months, unlimited entry) visas, the latter designed for frequent travellers who have long-term business establishments (e.g. joint ventures) on the Mainland. The Visa Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC is located at 42 Kennedy Road, Central, Hong Kong. [Tel: (852) 3413-2300 / 3413-2424]. Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the China Travel Service at various locations, Central office, [Tel: (852) 2522-0450], Tsim Sha Tsui office, [Tel: (852) 2315-7188]. Many travel agencies specialising in China travel can also obtain visas. The China Travel Service normally takes 48 hours to issue a visa, but can do so in one day for a premium. The Visa Office takes 24 hours and also offers a premium same-day service.