Living in Hong Kong

Visas for China and Elsewhere

Travel to the People's Republic of China (PRC)

Americans need visas to visit China. Transit visas are required for any stop (even if you do not exit the plane or train) in China. These visas are available only from the Chinese authorities and are not issued by the American Consulate.

Obtaining a Chinese Visa in Hong Kong
Please contact the Chinese authorities directly (the Consulate cannot obtain visas for you) at:

PRC Visa Office
7/F, Lower Block
China Resources Bldg
26 Harbor Rd., Wanchai
Tel: 3413-2424

Chinese visas may also be obtained through private tour agencies or the China Travel Service:

The China Travel Service (CTS)
C.T.S. House
G/F, 78-83 Connaught Road, Central
Hong Kong
Tel: 2853-3888
Fax: 2543-2671

The China Travel Service (CTS) Kowloon Office
1/F, Alpha House
27-33 Nathan Road
Kowloon
Tel: 2315-7188
Fax: 2315-7292

More information on travel to China, including visa regulations, is available from the Department of State.

Visa Problems
Some Americans have reported to us requests by Chinese officials for additional documents or information, or other problems relating to visas. The decision to issue a visa, or on what type and duration of visa to issue, rests exclusively with the Chinese visa officials. The American Consulate cannot intervene in individual visa cases.

Other Areas

Cambodia
Consulate of Cambodia
Unit 616, 6/F, Star House,
No. 3 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon, Hong Kong
cacghk@netvigator.com
Tel: 2546 0718

Hong Kong
For the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region only, a passport and onward/return transportation ticket are required for American Citizen visitors. Visas are not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. For questions regarding working or study visas, or extensions of your 90 day stay, please contact the Hong Kong Immigration Department directly at 2824-6111, or online at Immigration Department website.

More information on travel to Hong Kong, including visa regulations, is available from the Department of State.

India
India Visa Application Centre
Unit 102-A, 1st Floor
Mirror Tower
61 Mody Road
East Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon
www.in.hk.quoprro.com
www.indianconsulate.org.hk
Tel. 2723-6278, 2723-6233

Taiwan
Persons requiring visas to Taiwan should contact:

Chung Hwa Travel Service
Lippo Center, 40F, Tower 1
Queensway, Hong Kong
Tel: 2525-8642, 2525-8315
Fax: 2522-2801

More information on travel to Taiwan, including visa regulations, is available from the Department of State.

Tibet
The Chinese Government requires U.S. citizens wishing to visit Tibet to apply in advance for approval from the Tourist Administration of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. In Hong Kong, U.S. citizens wishing to travel to Tibet should contact the following travel agency for permission and arrangements:

China-Tibet Qomolangma Travelways Ltd.
Times Tower, 37/F, 393 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2838-3391 / Fax: 2834-1535

Vietnam
Consulate of Vietnam
15th Floor, Great Smart Tower
230 Wan Chai Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2591-4510

Everywhere Else
General info on visa requirements for Americans for every country and territory worldwide is available at the Entry/Exit Requirements section in the Country Specific Information for the country you are interested in. This information applies only to American Citizens; citizens of other countries should check with their own Embassy.

 

Last modified: December 28, 2009