1. Holding a passport of the People's Republic of China and transiting Hong Kong overseas for a third country (or region), you can stay in Hong Kong for 7 days with a valid passport and joint ticket, without an entry permit. If the destination is Chinese mainland or Macau, you don't need to show your joint ticket.

If you plan to stay in Hong Kong for more than 7 days, you should apply for entry permit in advance. The embassy or consulate may issue entry permits with validity once or twice every three months according to the applicant's situation, and each stay shall not exceed 30 days. Holders of green cards who have lived overseas for not less than 1 year may apply for multiple valid entry permits for two years.

3. Holding a passport of the People's Republic of China from the mainland to a third country (or region), you can stay in Hong Kong for 7 days without having to apply for an entry permit after presenting your joint air ticket and visa to that country or region, or your legal residence certificate (such as green card, valid work visa, study visa, etc.). ).