Traveling to China transfer in Hong Kong. Do I need a HK transit visa? [duplicate]

I'm an Iranian citizen planning to go to China from Europe. I already have the visa for China. I will go through HK to Hangzhou and then will return from Tokyo again through HK to Europe. Do I need a transit visa for Hong Kong?

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The list provided by Hong Kong Immigration Department states Iranian citizens will need a visa even for transit:

IRAN (please see remarks) - Visa Required*

*All nationals are required to hold a valid visa for the HKSAR for whatever purpose (including those who are in transit and remain on the airside).

For completeness, if you also hold one of the following documents you are not required to have a valid visa:

No visa or entry permit is required for any purpose if you hold any of the following travel documents:

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport,

British National (Overseas) Passport,

Hong Kong Certificate of Identity, [...]

Hong Kong Document of Identity for Visa Purposes provided that the document is valid or the holder's limit of stay in Hong Kong has not expired.

Travel documents bearing one of the following endorsements:
"Holder's eligibility for Hong Kong permanent identity card verified."

"The holder of this travel document has the right to land in Hong Kong. (Section 2AAA, Immigration Ordinance, Cap. 115, Laws of Hong Kong)"

Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card.

Hong Kong operates a separate immigration system to China under the One country, two systems principle. Having a Chinese visa does not exempt one from the need of a Hong Kong visa, should they need one.

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Do I need a transit visa for Hong Kong layover?

Overseas travelers from some countries only need a Hong Kong visa for transit if they pass through immigration, for example if their onward flight is some time away and they wish to leave the airport. However, if such foreign nationals remain in the airport transit area, they do not require a visa.

Can I transit through Hong Kong from China?

Everything you need to know about connecting through HKIA, from check-in to arriving at your final destination. Transfer and transit services at Hong Kong International Airport are available to all destinations except those from Hong Kong to the Chinese Mainland.

Do you need separate visa for Hong Kong and China?

Under the one country, two systems policy, Hong Kong maintains its immigration and visa policy independently from the rest of China. Consequently, entering Hong Kong from mainland China or Macau requires passing through immigration checkpoints of mainland China or Macau.

Do you need a transit visa for China?

Under the 24-hour visa-free transit rule, no visa is required for international flight, ship, or train passengers who transit directly through mainland China and will stay for less than 24 hours. Passengers should hold tickets to a third country or region and have a confirmed seat.

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