Russ Posted December 7, 2005 at 05:22 PM Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 at 05:22 PM Another question about visa stuff Here it comes... Assuming that I have a single entry F visa to stay and study in Guangzhou, do I need an additional visa to enter Hong Kong (for pleasure reason)? I'm not going to stay in HK longer than 2 days though. Also since I'm going to do that (travel GZ-HK-GZ) more than once, does it mean that I have to get a multiple entry visa instead? I know that HK is a part of China now, but not sure about how the visa stuff works. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashiriKata Posted December 7, 2005 at 06:03 PM Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 at 06:03 PM As far as Visa is concerned, HongKong seems to operate independently from mainland China; and whether you need a visa for HK or not depends on the arrangement between your country & HK (For example, British citizens may not require a visa to enter HK, but will need a visa to enter the mainland). When you're in Guangzhou, if you want to visit HK and then return to the mainland, I think you'll need a multiple entry visa for China. Hope someone with confirm what I've said and give you more concrete advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 7, 2005 at 06:52 PM Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 at 06:52 PM Correct. Chinese Embassy UK www.fco.gov.uk - but you must of course confirm information as it relates to your nationality and passport etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted December 7, 2005 at 11:57 PM Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 at 11:57 PM Take a look at section 12 of this page -> http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liuzhou Posted December 8, 2005 at 05:38 AM Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 at 05:38 AM Basically, if you are on a single entry visa for the mainland and you nip across to HK (even for 5 minutes), you will need a new visa to get back into the mainland. So a multiple entry would be better. However, if you have a new style residence permit (in your passport rather than the old green book) you can nip back and forwards as you please. As to whether you need a visa for HK, it depends on your nationality. See the advice above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted December 9, 2005 at 01:32 AM Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 at 01:32 AM Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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