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Hong Kong SAR — Travel Guide 2026

Quick Answer

Can Hong Kong citizens visit China visa-free in 2026?

Yes. Hong Kong passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. The stay is for tourism, business, or family visits and cannot be extended inside mainland China.

Source: Chinese MFA, 2026

Visa policy for Chinese borders

30-day visa-free entry to China. Valid for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Extension possible through local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in China.

Visa & travel facts

Visa status
Visa-free, 30 days
Max stay
Up to 30 days
Currency
HKD
Region
Asia

Alipay & foreign cards

Cards that work: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay

  • AlipayHK (local version of Alipay, pay directly by QR code)
  • Visa/Mastercard via Alipay Tour Pass

Often unreliable: American Express (not accepted at some merchants)

  • Hong Kong residents use AlipayHK (a different app from the mainland version); QR payments interoperate but coverage is limited.
  • For mainland trips, use AlipayHK's cross-border payment feature or apply for Tour Pass.

Connectivity — eSIM & VPN

ProviderDataPriceNotes
CMHK / 3HK / SmarTone local roamingPay per day~8/dayActivate mainland data roaming directly; the most convenient option.

VPN that works: Astrill (StealthVPN), LetsVPN

Avoid: Standard protocols (OpenVPN/WireGuard) are blocked in mainland China; only obfuscated protocols work.

  • With a Hong Kong number, just enable data roaming in the mainland; eSIM is the most convenient option.

Tax refund

Not eligible for the departure sales-tax refund.

Your embassy in Beijing

Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in HK / Office of the Commissioner of China's MFA in HK · +852-2106-6333 · Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00

Sources: AlipayHK official · Mainland travel for HK residents

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