China visa requirements for Hong Konger citizens in 2026

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How to enter

Hong Konger passport holders travelling for tourism should use the route below to enter China.

Further notes

• Entry to mainland China cannot be on a HKSAR passport. However, all eligible for a HKSAR passport are also eligible to apply for a separate Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, otherwise and previously known as a Home Return Permit, or a Chinese Travel Document if the HKSAR passport holder does not reside in Greater China and is not in possession of a current MTP, allowing the holder to enter and stay in mainland China for indefinite period until its expiry for any purpose. Issuance of the MTP, however, is not guaranteed for all Chinese citizens of Hong Kong and is at the sole discretion of the National Immigration Administration of the Ministry of Public Security of China.

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