# China passport to Hong Kong (SAR China): Visa required

Current access classification: **Visa required** — Traditional visa required before travel.

Access data checked August 24, 2026. Evidence status: **official evidence collected**.

This page concerns ordinary short visits unless an official source states otherwise. Authorities apply the current rule, and individual circumstances can change the applicable treatment.

## Evidence timeline

- **Current official route — PRC passport holders require an entry permit for Hong Kong visits** (Visa required)
  Holders of People's Republic of China passports must obtain an entry permit for social and business visits to Hong Kong.
  - This policy concerns social and business visits made using a People's Republic of China passport.
  - A separate transit concession permits a qualifying stay of up to seven days with confirmed onward travel.
  - Mainland residents commonly use an Exit-entry Permit and appropriate endorsement under separate arrangements.
  Official source:
  - [Hong Kong Immigration Department: Entry arrangements for Mainland, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese residents](https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/overseas-chinese-entry-arrangement.html)

## Useful links

- [HTML evidence page](https://multipassrank.com/china-hong-kong-sar-china-visa)
- [China passport access](https://multipassrank.com/passport/china)
- [All passport requirements for Hong Kong (SAR China)](https://multipassrank.com/destination/hong-kong-sar-china)
- [Dataset license](https://multipassrank.com/data-license)