What kind of visa for a US citizen who wants to visit both mainland China and Hong Kong?
I'm a US citizen and I'm trying visit relatives in mainland China and also a friend in Hong Kong in a single trip. The plane ticket I bought is a round trip from the US to Shanghai, and I will also buy a round trip from Shanghai to Hong Kong. So basically my trips will go like this:
US -> Shanghai -> stay 2 weeks -> Hong Kong -> Shanghai -> US
Does this count as entering China multiple times? i.e. will I need a multiple entry visa, or will a single entry one do?
Best Answer
As a US citizen, you do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong SAR for a short visit of up to 90 days.
You do, however, need a visa to visit mainland China. As you are visiting family, you may be able to apply for the Q2 family visit visa, which allows you to remain for up to 180 days.
You will need to have at least a double entry visa, as when you visit HK, you are considered to have exited China and will need another entry on your visa to return to the mainland. The good news is that under a 2014 bilateral agreement, US citizens usually get multiple entry visas without difficulty, as long as your passport has at least 1 year until its expiration. Be sure you tick "multiple entry" on your application and provide your itinerary including the Hong Kong visit.
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