Mainland residents (hukou in the mainland and living in the mainland)

1. Traveling, this is the most common. The procedure is very simple, basically anyone can do it. It is to go to the Public Security Bureau of the Exit-Entry Administration Center where the account can apply for the Hong Kong and Macao Exit-Entry Permit and endorsement, of which the Shenzhen account can apply for a year of multiple endorsements, Guangdong Province and other parts of the major cities can apply for the free travel endorsement (G visa), the other account can only apply for the ordinary L visa with the group tour.

2, transit, with a foreign visa and Hong Kong to the country (including Taiwan, but need to hold a Taiwan entry permit and the Chase) tickets, you can enter Hong Kong without a visa for 7 days, from a foreign country will be the mainland can also be in transit to Hong Kong to stay 7 days.

3, study, work. The same first need to hold a Hong Kong and Macao Exit-Entry Permit, and then go to the Hong Kong Immigration Department to apply for a work or student visa, and then will be the location of the Public Security Bureau (or Luohu) for a stay endorsement (D visa), for a stay endorsement procedures and travel endorsement is basically the same. Visas issued by Hong Kong are generally available through schools or workplaces.

4. Immigration. If you are married to a Hong Kong resident or are staying with a Hong Kong relative, you can apply for a one-way permit at the Public Security Bureau in your hukou.

5. Visiting relatives and business endorsements, the procedures are similar to those for traveling, but relevant proof is required.

Overseas residents (including those holding Chinese passports but residing overseas or having the right of abode in overseas countries) do not need to apply for Hong Kong-Macao Exit-Entry Permits, and can apply for the relevant permits directly with their passports (including Chinese passports).

1. For short-term visits to Hong Kong for tourism or business purposes: go to the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate to apply for an entry permit.

2, work, study, immigration: use your passport to apply for a visa at the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Generally speaking, your company and school will take care of it for you, and you don't need to apply for a stay endorsement later.