A complete analysis of the terms and conditions for passport holders from various countries to apply for a Chinese visa in Hong Kong

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These rules apply to holding European、America、Southeast Asia、Oceania、South American country passports,Apply for a Chinese ordinary visa (excluding diplomatic visa) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China、Applicants and agencies for business visas)。As an officially authorized travel agency in Hong Kong,This agency can assist qualified applicants to apply for travel (L word)、Business (M word)、Visiting relatives (Q1/Q2 characters)、S1/S2 word)、Work (Z word)、Study (X1/X2) and other types of visas to China。

Core management organization

China Visa Application Service Center (Hong Kong):The main channel for ordinary passport holders to apply for various types of ordinary visas,All agency business of this agency is submitted through this center.。

Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region:Mainly handles diplomacy、Official passport visa application,Special application for ordinary passport holders (such as countries without diplomatic relations、Complex cases) need to be reviewed and approved by the Office。

Our team of visa experts has extensive experience,We can provide customized visa consulting services based on your specific situation.。

Understand the importance of time to customers,We ensure that every application is processed in the shortest possible time through efficient internal processes。

No hidden fees,All fees will be clearly communicated prior to service。

Even if the visa application is completed,We will also provide customers with the follow-up support and assistance they need。

If you plan to travel to China,

Or have any visa related questions,

Welcome to contact our officially authorized travel agency。

We are happy to help you solve your problems,Make your trip to China safe、joy!

Basic acceptance principles

China visa

Nationality restrictions

Citizens of countries that have not established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China,You are not allowed to apply for a Chinese visa in Hong Kong。Applicants who hold both foreign nationality and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region resident status,Need to apply for a Home Return Permit to enter the Mainland,You cannot apply for a Chinese visa in Hong Kong。

Pre-approval

Citizens of countries who need to provide special approval documents such as PU invitation letter,Unable to apply for Chinese visa in Hong Kong,You need to obtain approval from the mainland inviting unit before completing the procedures.。

Application frequency

Applicants who frequently and continuously apply for visas to China,Third applications are usually not accepted,Applications need to be submitted after a reasonable period of time。

General Application Terms and Conditions

Basic material requirements

  1. passport:The validity period must be more than 6 months beyond the expected date of entry into China.,Include at least 2 blank visa pages;The original passport and a copy of the photo data page are required.,If you have a previous Chinese visa or residence permit,The original old passport and copies of relevant pages must be provided at the same time.。
  1. Application form and photos:Fill out the new system application form online and print it,Submit 2 recent 48mm × 33mm color passport photos with white background, front face and no crown,Must meet the requirements of exposing both ears、No jewelry、Standard for background without shadows。
  1. Proof of residence:Applicants need to provide proof of legal stay or residence in Hong Kong,Such as Hong Kong ID card、Valid residence visa、Entry visa and other originals and copies。
  1. Special identity materials:Applicants who have held Chinese nationality,When applying for the first time with a foreign nationality,Original Chinese passport required、Original and copy of naturalization certificate;Applicants whose names have been changed,A copy of the name change document is required。

Visa types and corresponding materials

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Tourist visa (L letter)

  • Applicable people:Travel to China、go sightseeing、Foreign citizens visiting relatives (not immediate relatives)。

 

  •  core material:Applicants from most countries are exempted from providing round-trip air tickets、hotel order、Itinerary and other materials,However, consular officials may supplement the information based on individual case requirements.;Visiting relatives in the Mainland requires a description of the family relationship and proof of identity of the inviting person.。

 

Special instructions:Applicants from developed countries are usually granted multiple-entry visas,Most applicants from some countries are single-entry,The details are subject to the visa officer’s approval.。

Business visa (M letter)

  • Applicable people:Go to China to engage in business and trade、Negotiate cooperation、People attending events such as business meetings

 

  • core material:Original invitation letter issued by the partner in China,Must include personal information of the invitee (name、gender、date of birth、passport number)、Reason for coming to China、Arrival and departure date、Visit places、Fee sources and inviting unit information (name、address、Contact number、Unit seal、Signature and date of legal representative)。

 

 Auxiliary materials:Employment certificate issued by the applicant’s employer,Indicate position、Contents of business activities and length of employment;For trade projects involved, a copy of the cooperation agreement can be supplemented。

Work visa (Z letter)

  • Applicable people:Foreigners employed in China,It is a necessary visa for legally working in China。

 

  • core material:Original "Foreigner Work Permit Notice" provided by the mainland employer、Invitation letter from employer (specify position、salary、contract period)、Physical examination report issued by a designated agency、Notarized documents proving academic qualifications and more than 2 years of work experience。

 

Key reminder:The application date must be within the validity period of the "Foreigner Work Permit Notice",Late applications will not be accepted;Within 30 days after entering the country with a Z visa,You need to apply for a "Foreigner Work Permit" and a work-type residence permit,Working without a residence permit is illegal employment,Both individuals and employers will face penalties。

Other major visa types

Q1 is applicable to reunited persons staying for more than 180 days,An invitation letter signed by the inviter is required、Proof of identity and kinship;Q2 is applicable to relatives whose stay does not exceed 180 days.,The material requirements are similar and a notarized copy of the proof of kinship can be provided.。

X1 word is suitable for those who have studied for more than 180 days,The "Confirmation Form for Foreign Students Studying in China" (JW201 or JW202 form) is required.、Admission notice;X2 words are suitable for short-term study,Admission notice and "Information Form for Short-term International Students in China" (if any) are required.。

A confirmed connecting flight (car) to a third country (region) is required.、boat ticket,The transit stay does not exceed 72 hours。

Process

  1. Fill out the form online:Fill out the visa application form online through the new system,Upload scanned copies of materials,Generate application barcode after submission。
  1. Material verification:Submit the original and photocopies of application materials to the China Visa Application Service Center,Staff checks for completeness,If the requirements are not met, additional corrections are required.。
  1. Payment and evidence collection:Pay according to visa type and processing time limit,When collecting the certificate, please present the screenshot of the order with the status "To be collected" and the certificate collection form.,Visa information needs to be verified on the spot (name、Passport number、validity period, etc.)。
  1. agency service:This organization provides materials collection、Fill in the form online、Appointment for submission、Progress tracking and evidence collection and delivery services,Applicants only need to provide basic materials and sign authorization documents。

Processing time limit

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Ordinary parts

The visa will be issued within 4 working days from the date of submission of passport,Regular processing time limit。

Urgent shipment

3Issue on working days,Application for emergencies only,Proof of relevant emergency reasons is required。

urgent matter

1-2Issue on working days,Only applicable to emergency humanitarian situations (such as relatives who are critically ill, etc.),Additional materials such as medical certificates are required。

cost standard

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visa fee

Charged based on nationality and visa type,Specifically implemented in accordance with the latest standards announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China。

Urgent shipment

Urgent shipments will be charged an additional HK$150/piece.,Urgent shipments will be charged an additional HK$250/piece.。

service charge

The Chinese Visa Application Service Center charges a service fee of HKD 80 per application.,The agency's agency service fee is charged separately according to the type of service.。

European country passport

Special terms for passport application in sub-regional countries

german passport

When applying for an L visa, you are not required to provide proof of itinerary.、Hotel orders and other materials;Applying for M visa if the inviting party is a well-known company,Simplifies the invitation verification process;Multiple-entry visas can usually be granted for 1-5 years,Each stay shall not exceed 90 days。

French passport

High-end business people can enjoy priority approval channel when applying for R visa;First-time applicants may be asked for an interview,If you have a record of illegal stay, you must provide a description of the situation and guarantee materials.。

british passport

To apply for M visa, you need to provide a copy of the business license of the inviting unit (with official seal);Can apply for a 2-year multiple-entry visa,Each stay shall not exceed 90 days;English materials must be translated by a qualified translation agency,Certification of no criminal record required。

Sweden、Norway、danish passport

Application materials are highly simplified,L visa does not require any supporting documents;Can be granted multiple entry visa for 3-5 years,Visa approval cycle shortened by 1 working day。

Italy、Spain、portuguese passport

Tourist visas are usually granted for multiple entries within 1 year,90 days each stay;For business visas, copies of the inviting party’s tax certificates for the past three months are required.。

Russian passport

Additional proof of accommodation registration in Hong Kong is required;When applying for a Q1 visa,Proof of kinship must be authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Russia;Some business applications require the original cooperation agreement between Russia and China.。

Poland、Hungary、Serbian passport

Applicants who have inter-governmental cooperation projects with China,Business visa materials can be simplified with project approval documents;Ordinary tourist visas are mostly single entry,Stay period 30-90 days。

Greece、Czech Republic、romanian passport

First-time application requires detailed itinerary plan;Visa approval needs to be forwarded to the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong,The processing time limit is extended by 1-2 working days。

american country passport passport

Special terms for passport application in sub-regional countries

United States Passport

Visa fees are higher than other countries,The fee for single and multiple entries is HKD 350;No need to provide travel documents when applying for L visa,When applying for a Z visa, you need to provide an additional notarization of your U.S. criminal record.;To apply online, you can fill out the application form in English.,No Chinese translation required,The approval cycle is shortened by 1 working day。

canadian passport

Can apply for a 10-year multiple-entry visa,Each stay shall not exceed 180 days;Canadian citizens working in Hong Kong apply for M visa,Proof of employment issued by Hong Kong employer is required;No additional translation is required for English materials,Simplified approval process。

brazilian passport

Notarized proof of employment or school attendance is required;Usually granted single or 6-month multiple entry visa,Each stay shall not exceed 90 days;When applying for a Q2 visa,Proof of kinship must be authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Brazil。

argentine passport

Material requirements are similar to Brazil,Tourist visas are mostly single entry,The period of stay does not exceed 90 days;Business visas require a copy of the project approval document from the Chinese inviting unit。

Chilean passport

Because there is a mutual visa exemption agreement with China (stay for no more than 90 days),If you stay for more than 90 days, you need to apply for a visa,Itinerary plan and accommodation proof are required;Simplified application materials,Approval cycle 3 working days。

Peru、colombian passport

Proof of financial ability (such as bank deposit certificate) is required,The amount is not less than RMB 50,000);Tourist visa can only be granted for single entry,The period of stay does not exceed 30 days。

Venezuela、ecuadorian passport

Applications are subject to strict pre-screening,Some applications may be rejected directly,Expedited or urgent service is not accepted;Detailed itinerary plan (accurate to daily locations) is required、Hotel reservation form (showing proof of payment)、Original and copy of round-trip air ticket。

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Short-term visitors to Hong Kong can stay visa-free for 90 days,If you apply for a visa to China,Need to submit according to general material requirements,Some applications need to be forwarded for approval。

Southeast Asian country passports

Special terms for passport application in sub-regional countries

singapore passport

Can apply for a 2-year multiple-entry visa,Each stay shall not exceed 30 days;There is no need to provide any supporting materials when applying for L visa,It is a "simplified application" mode;Special invitees who qualify for the "Special Guest Scheme" can enjoy longer stay period and convenient e-channel use。

malaysian passport

A copy of Hong Kong ID card or valid residence visa is required;When applying for an M visa,The invitation letter must include the project number of the Malaysian company’s cooperation with the Chinese party;Brunei、The visa-free stay period for Malaysian citizens to visit Hong Kong remains unchanged at no more than 90 days at a time。

Thai passport

To apply for a Q1 visa, you need to provide proof of the inviting person’s accommodation and property.;Visa approval requires additional consular authentication,The processing time limit is extended by 1-2 working days;Special invitees under the "Special Guest Program" will receive an e-pass valid for 3 years。

indonesia passport

To apply for a tourist visa, you need to provide a reception certificate issued by the Chinese travel agency;Business visas require cooperation letters of intent from both companies.;Qualified specially invited persons can apply for self-service customs clearance through the electronic platform。

Philippine passport

Restricted countries,Applications are subject to strict pre-screening,Some applications may be rejected directly,Expedited or urgent service is not accepted;Detailed itinerary plan required、Hotel reservation after payment、Original and copy of round-trip air ticket;To apply for M visa, you need to provide the tax payment certificate from the Chinese inviting unit.;Only single entry visa can be granted,The period of stay does not exceed 30 days,and must leave the country at least 7 days before the visa expires,Cannot apply for extension。

cambodian passport

Material requirements are similar to those in the Philippines,Proof of financial ability and itinerary guarantee are required;Visa approval cycle extended to 5 working days,An additional pre-screening fee of HKD 100 is required.;Only approved for single entry,The period of stay does not exceed 30 days。

vietnamese passport

Notarized proof of employment and proof of kinship (if applicable) are required.;Tourist visa requires proof of payment for round-trip air tickets and hotel orders;Approval must be forwarded to the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong,Processing time is 5-7 working days。

Myanmar、Lao passport

A notarized identity document issued by the official of your country is required.;To apply for L visa, you need to provide proof of full reception issued by the Chinese travel agency;Only single entry visa can be granted,The period of stay does not exceed 30 days。

Oceania country passport

Special terms for passport application in sub-regional countries

Australian passport

Can apply for a 5-year multiple-entry visa,Each stay shall not exceed 90 days;When applying for X1 visa,The "Confirmation Form for Foreign Students Studying in China" is available in electronic form;If you hold an Australian ETA electronic visa (category 651),Relevant supporting documents need to be provided when applying for a Chinese visa。

new zealand passport

Visa facilitation arrangements with China,High-end talents can be exempted from interview when applying for R visa;New Zealand students studying in Hong Kong apply for X2 visa,Proof of attendance at a Hong Kong school is required;Business visa approval cycle shortened to 3 working days。

fiji passport

A notarized identity document issued by the official of your country is required.;To apply for an L visa, you need to provide a reception certificate issued by a Chinese travel agency.;The application needs to be forwarded to the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong for approval,The processing time is extended to 5-7 working days,An additional contact fee of HKD 280 is required;Typically only single entry visas are granted,The period of stay does not exceed 30 days,Multiple entry is not allowed。

Papua New Guinea Passport

Material requirements are similar to Fiji,Proof of financial ability is required (bank deposit is not less than 30,000 yuan);Business visa requires the business license and project approval document of the Chinese inviting unit;Visa approval cycle is 7 working days,Only approved for single entry。

solomon islands、Vanuatu Passport

Identity documents certified by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area are required;Applications for all visa types require an interview;The processing time is extended to 7-10 working days,Only approved for single entry,The period of stay does not exceed 30 days。

Detailed rules for handling special situations

  1. material correction:Application materials are incomplete or do not meet the requirements,The visa center issues a "Notice of Material Supplement and Correction",Applicants need to supplement within 3 working days,Failure to make corrections within the time limit shall be considered as giving up the application.。

 

  1. Interview requirements:The consular officer may require the applicant to attend an interview based on the application status.,Usually involves first time application、Material is questionable、Application for long-term visa, etc.,Interviews need to be scheduled in advance,This organization can help arrange。
  1. Visa refusal situation:There is false material、Illegal stay record、Those who do not meet the application conditions, etc.,will be refused,The visa fee and service fee will not be refunded after the visa is refused.。

 

  1. Review application:The applicant has objections to the visa rejection result,Within 10 working days after receiving the visa refusal notice,Submit review application to the Visa Application Service Center through this agency,and provide supplementary supporting materials,The review results will be notified within 5 working days。
  1. visa extension:Except D、Z word、Other than X1 and other long-term visas,Short-term visa (such as L-type、M) can apply for an extension to the local public security bureau’s entry-exit management department after entering China.,Extension cannot be applied for directly in Hong Kong。

 

  1. Visa renewal:Passport expired but visa is still valid,Can apply to transfer visa to new passport,Original old passport required、Original and copy of new passport、Visa Transfer Application Form,The processing time is 3 working days。

Emergency handling

  1. Passport lost:Passport lost during application in Hong Kong,You need to report the crime to the Hong Kong police first,After obtaining the report certificate,Resubmit visa application with new passport。

 

  1. Itinerary changes:Visa has been approved but the itinerary has changed,You can continue to use your visa if it is still valid;If you need to change the date of entry or period of stay,Need to reapply for visa。

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Contents of agency services provided by this agency

  1. Material guidance:Provide one-on-one material list explanation,Assist in organizing and reviewing application materials,Ensure compliance with acceptance requirements。
  2. Online operation:Fill out the COVA system application form on your behalf,Upload scanned copies of materials,Generate application barcode,Appointment submission time。
  3. progress tracking:Track application progress in real time,Provide timely feedback on review status to applicants、Supplementary correction request and evidence collection notice。
  4. value-added services:Provide material translation、Notary assistance、Urgent application agency、Value-added services such as visa verification,Please consult customer service for details。

Responsibility definition

  1. Applicant Responsibilities:All materials provided must be guaranteed to be authentic、legitimate、efficient,If false information results in visa rejection or other legal liability,It is the responsibility of the applicant;Need to cooperate with interviews as required、Material correction and other processes。
  2. Responsibility of this organization:Review application materials for completeness and formal compliance,The application is delayed or failed due to operational errors of the agency,The agency service fee will be refunded;However, we are not responsible for the applicant’s own conditions.、Responsibility for visa refusal caused by uncontrollable factors such as adjustments to consular approval policies。

Supplementary provisions

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  1. These rules are based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China、The latest policy formulation released by the Immigration Bureau and the China Visa Application Service Center (Hong Kong) before October 2025,The policy is subject to adjustment,Subject to the latest official notification。
  2. Applicants can check the official policy through the official website of the China Visa Application Service Center (Hong Kong) (www.visaforchina.org) or the official website of the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong,You can also obtain the latest information through our customer service。
  3. The Hong Kong travel agency is responsible for interpreting these rules.,Effective from the date of issuance。