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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit Hong Kong?

Mainland residents need the EEP (往来港澳通行证) plus an exit endorsement. CNY 15-30, up to 7 days per visit. Mainland Chinese residents cannot enter Hong Kong on the regular Chinese passport. They must hold a Mainland-issued Exit-Entry Permit for Travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao (往来港澳通行证, EEP / 'Two-way Permit') plus a valid exit endorsement (签注) for the specific purpose of travel. The most common is the Individual Visit (G) endorsement available to Guangdong residents and 38 designated mainland cities, allowing a 7-day stay per entry. Team-tour (L) endorsements are equally usable for self-travel since 2017. Multiple-entry ('一签多行') was restored for Shenzhen permanent residents and Shenzhen residence-permit holders on 1 December 2024.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
EEP + Hong Kong endorsement (签注)
Maximum stay
Up to 7 days per visit
per entry
Entries
Single, double, or multiple (一签多行) depending on endorsement
from issue date
Visa fee
CNY 15 single / CNY 30 double
consular fee only
Processing time
Usually 7 working days
standard track
Validity
Endorsement 3 months or 1 year; EEP 10 years
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Apply for the EEP (往来港澳通行证)
Apply at the local Public Security Bureau exit-entry office (出入境管理局) in your hukou or residence-permit city. Bring ID card, photo, and the standard form. The EEP card is biometric and valid 10 years for adults.
· 10-year EEP
/02
Choose your endorsement type
Individual Visit (G) for Guangdong residents and 38 designated cities; Team Tour (L) for everyone else (no longer needs a travel agent escort since 2017); Business (S) for work meetings; Other (Q) for visiting relatives.
· G / L / S / Q
/03
Pay the endorsement fee
CNY 15 for a single-entry endorsement, CNY 30 for double-entry. Multiple-entry ('一签多行') restored 1 December 2024 for Shenzhen hukou holders and Shenzhen residence-permit holders.
· CNY 15 / 30
/04
Travel to a Hong Kong port of entry
Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, West Kowloon Station (high-speed rail), Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, or HKIA. E-channel is open to most repeat EEP holders.
· e-channel
/05
Stay within 7 days
Each entry permits a stay of up to 7 days. There is no 90-day visitor stamp; the limit is a hard 7 days unless you hold a different visa.
· 7-day cap
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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Mainland EEP (往来港澳通行证)
Biometric card, valid 10 years for adults
Valid HK endorsement (签注)
G, L, S, or Q — purpose must match the trip
Mainland resident ID card (居民身份证)
Carry alongside EEP; required at exit checkpoint
Return ticket (recommended)
Officers can check intent of return
Accommodation address
Hotel booking or relative's address in HK
Sufficient funds
RMB or HKD card; HK does not enforce a fixed amount
No HK visa needed
Endorsement replaces the visa for short visits
RMB and HKD payment options
WeChat Pay HK and Alipay HK accepted at many merchants
Health declaration (if asked)
Standard public health rules apply
Onward travel plan if transiting
Some EEP holders use HK to transit to third countries
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry endorsementCNY 15Most common
Double-entry endorsementCNY 30Two trips within validity
Multiple-entry ('一签多行')CNY 15-30 per endorsementRestored 1 Dec 2024 for Shenzhen residents
EEP cardCNY 60New or renewal; valid 10 years
Express serviceVariesOptional faster processing at some PSB offices
Total estimateCNY 15 — CNY 90incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

EEP + endorsement (new)
7 working days
Standard processing at the PSB exit-entry office. Same-day or 24-hour processing available in some cities for an extra fee.
Endorsement renewal only
5 working days
If your EEP is still valid, just apply for a new endorsement; self-service kiosks available in many cities.
Self-service kiosk renewal
Minutes
Self-service endorsement machines at PSB offices, MTR stations in Shenzhen, and some banks allow instant renewal.
Multiple-entry approval
7 working days
Restricted to Shenzhen hukou / residence-permit holders since 1 December 2024.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Missing or expired endorsement
The EEP alone is not enough — every trip needs a current endorsement matching the trip purpose. Most refusals at Luohu or West Kowloon are for expired endorsements.
High
/02
Wrong endorsement type
Using a G endorsement for paid work, or an L endorsement for an extended stay, can lead to refusal. Apply for the appropriate visa for non-tourism purposes.
Medium
/03
Overstay beyond 7 days
Hong Kong enforces the 7-day cap strictly. Overstays lead to fines, deportation, and future endorsement refusals.
Low
/04
Not eligible for individual visit
Residents outside the 38 IVS cities and Guangdong cannot apply for G — they must use L (team tour) or another category. L endorsements work fine for self-travel since 2017.
Medium
/05
Working illegally
EEP holders cannot work in HK on visitor endorsements. For employment, apply for a work visa at the HK Immigration Department.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
Mainland China to Hong Kong route verified
Confirmed EEP + endorsement requirement, 7-day stay cap, multiple-entry restored for Shenzhen residents.
2024-12-01 · major
Multiple-entry endorsement restored for Shenzhen
NIA restored '一签多行' for Shenzhen permanent residents and added Shenzhen residence-permit holders. Suspended since 2015 due to parallel-trading concerns.
2025-01-01
Hengqin and Zhuhai eased Macao endorsements
Same policy refresh expanded Macao 'one trip per week' and multiple-entry to Hengqin and Zhuhai residents — related but separate from the HK rules.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do I need a Chinese passport for Hong Kong?—
No — mainland residents do not use the Chinese passport for HK. You use the EEP (往来港澳通行证) plus a valid endorsement. The Chinese passport is only for travel beyond HK.
How long can I stay in Hong Kong?+
What is '一签多行' and who qualifies?+
Can I apply for a G endorsement if I live in Beijing or Shanghai?+
Can I work in Hong Kong on the EEP?+
What is the fee?+
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