Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
The official link goes to immd.gov.hk. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Hong Kong entry rules for Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | Special permit |
|---|---|
| Document | Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) with endorsement (Tanqin, group tour, individual visit, business, talent, other) |
| Stay | As set by the endorsement |
| Validity | Single, double or multiple journey per endorsement |
| When to apply | Apply to the mainland Public Security Bureau exit-entry office before travel |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Hong Kong entry requirements.
The details for a Chinese passport.
Mainland residents cannot visit on a PRC passport alone. Overseas Chinese on PRC passports: up to 7 days transit per landing with onward booking; visits need an entry permit.
How long it must be valid.
At least 1 month beyond your planned departure (Indian nationals using PAR: 6 months).
Recent changes in Hong Kong.
- 2026-03-23 — New national-security rules: refusing to give passwords or decryption help to police is an offence; wider device seizure powers.
- 2026-04-30 — Possession of e-cigarettes / alternative smoking products in public places made illegal (import already banned).
The short answers.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Yes, and more: Chinese citizens need a special permit for Hong Kong. Check the official rules early.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Hong Kong?
As set by the endorsement. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Chinese citizens apply?
Apply to the mainland Public Security Bureau exit-entry office before travel.
Where do Chinese citizens apply?
On the official site, immd.gov.hk. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Hong Kong visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.