Hello all,
Maybe the title says all or most of my question. But for more detail basically I'm from a country that normally doesn't require a visa to go to Hong Kong. However, I'm currently on a work permit in China and I wasn't sure if this affects my ability to go or return and if I'll need a special permit / visa to get into Hong Kong whilst I'm working here in China.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can elucidate me on this? It's a bit of a tricky question to get Google to answer and I want to make sure all my bases are covered so I don't meet a sticky situation when I try and travel there.
Also are there any particular customs issues in HK that don't exist in general domestic flights in China?
Your status in the mainland has no bearing on your eligibility to enter Hong Kong or anywhere else. It affects your right to enter mainland China only.
Oh okay, thank you. I wasn't sure about the rules regarding the SAR status
You are not on a work permit. You are on a residence permit tied to your work permit. Residence permit holders can enter/leave mainland China whenever they want.Your mainland residence permit is not recognized in HK, you have to enter HK visa-free.
If you want to go to HK often, you should register for mainland e-Channel entry/exit. There are registration counters at Lowu and Futian checkpoint. Takes 10 minutes. It will save you 1+ hours on every trip.
it's just a one-off trip but thanks for the info homie
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Hey I was in the same situation as you last year, you just have to be sure to have a work permit with unlimited entries to China but I guess it’s the case, however if you were still on a visa with numbered entries then going to Hong Kong would use one of them!
All work based resident permits are multi entry. It’s the resident permit that allows you to live in China, based on having a work permit.
Yes, but I’ve already read people saying work permit while actually referring to only having a visa
Yes and they’re using the wrong terms. Visas don’t allow you to work in China. A Z-visa (if that’s what they referred to) is a single entry visa that lets you enter to work but it then needs the work permit card and resident permit issuing.
I’m sorry but o have a habit of correcting people who use the wrong terms
Oh, nice catch! Yeah I'm on the full work permit now so I think the re-entries are unlimited and I don't leave often anyway. Thanks for your information!
If you have the residence permit sticker in your passport, you're good to go. That gives you unlimited entries as long as it's still valid.
Your residence permit allows you to come and go at will. The visa you used to enter would have been single entry.
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If you have a passport that doesn't require a visa for going to Hong Kong then you have nothing to worry about - you'll visit Hong Kong as if you were visiting Hong Kong from any other country and there won't be an issue.
Your Work Visa will only be necessary for you to return to the Mainland.
Oh okay, thank you for your reply. I wasn't sure about how Hong Kong's SAR status with China worked haha
Backup of the post's body: Hello all,
Maybe the title says all or most of my question. But for more detail basically I'm from a country that normally doesn't require a visa to go to Hong Kong. However, I'm currently on a work permit in China and I wasn't sure if this affects my ability to go or return and if I'll need a special permit / visa to get into Hong Kong whilst I'm working here in China.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can elucidate me on this? It's a bit of a tricky question to get Google to answer and I want to make sure all my bases are covered so I don't meet a sticky situation when I try and travel there.
Also are there any particular customs issues in HK that don't exist in general domestic flights in China?
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If you’re from a passport that normally gets a visa‑free stay in Hong Kong (usually 30‑90 days depending on the country) the fact that you hold a Chinese work permit doesn’t change the HK entry rules – you just need a valid passport and, if asked, proof that you’re legally residing in mainland China (your residence permit). When you leave the mainland you’ll go through Chinese exit immigration with your passport and residence card, then present the same passport to Hong Kong immigration; as long as the visa‑free period hasn’t been exceeded you’ll be let in. The main things to watch are the usual customs limits: declare any dutiable goods, cigarettes, alcohol, large sums of cash (over HK$100 000), and be aware that fresh meat, dairy and certain plant products are prohibited. If you want to make the most of a short break, checking out some guided tours or activities can save you time and hassle – a reliable way to find vetted options is through the trusted tours and activities platform Viator. God bless.