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If you're considering traveling to mainland China, but are unsure if you need a visa, read this article! Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) with its immigration and visa policies. You can check whether you need a visa to enter mainland China by reading the guidebook for entry into Hong Kong. Both English and Chinese versions of the guidebook are available.Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) with its immigration and visa policy.Although Hong Kong is part of the People's Republic of China, this SAR's Immigration and Visa Policy differs from the rest of the PRC. Chinese citizens residing in Taiwan must obtain a special permit before they can enter Hong Kong. Visiting Hong Kong for employment, study, or training requires an entry permit. Chinese citizens must also get a work permit before staying in Hong Kong.Foreign nationals from other countries must obtain an HKSAR Entry Permit to visit Hong Kong. Chinese consulates and embassies are issued these and grant a two-week or 30-day visa. Those who intend to stay longer than that must apply for a different key. Hong Kong is an important international financial center, and business owners have a stake in the region's economy and the area.Applicants with specific qualifications may apply for a Hong Kong visa. The requirements for this visa vary by nationality, with certain nationalities granted visa exemptions. For example, a foreign national may be eligible for a work permit if they hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an area of high technology. In addition to a work permit, applicants must have a signed employment contract with the sponsoring company.As a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, Hong Kong enjoys limited autonomy. Hong Kong's Basic Law defines its freedom and independence. The constitution establishes a parliamentary system and a legal system. The government comprises two branches, mainland China and Hong Kong. Hong Kong has passports and immigration channels, and the chain of command runs back to Beijing.In addition to its special administrative status, Hong Kong has its immigration and visa policies. If you are planning to visit Hong Kong for business, Fragomen can assist you in obtaining a Hong Kong visa. We help business people expand their international footprints. The Hong Kong immigration system allows for temporary and long-term routes to enter Hong Kong. While immigration policies and regulations are not fixed in legislation, many businesses in Hong Kong need to adhere to specific rules.Citizens of mainland China must have an Exit-Entry Permit For Travelling to Hong Kong. Nearly 100 nationalities require a Hong Kong visa in advance. Chinese diplomatic missions in foreign countries can help travelers apply for a Hong Kong visa. The government has introduced a pre-arrival registration form online for nationals of two countries. PAR applications are typically processed quickly.There are strict restrictions on work in the media in Hong Kong. Media workers should be vigilant about their activities in Hong Kong, especially when researching sensitive subjects. Similarly, roads in Hong Kong are narrow and can pose a safety risk, so taxis and ride-sharing services are available. The only way to get around the traffic jams in Hong Kong is to use a taxi.Hong Kong citizens may enter mainland China without a visa.Most countries don't require visas for Hong Kong citizens, though some may. The HKSAR passport, or Hong Kong-style passport, is ranked 19th in the world for mobility. Hong Kong citizens may enter more than 170 countries without a visa. However, tickets are still necessary if you plan to work or study in China. There are also other restrictions to entry, such as a quota system.Chinese Embassies and Consulates are not authorized to extend visas. However, you can apply for a Chinese Travel Document if you're staying in mainland China for more than a month. The Chinese embassy in Hong Kong doesn't extend visas, so you can try applying for a one-year permit from there. The Chinese government's website has more information on the requirements.There are specific requirements for entry to Hong Kong, but if you have a valid nucleic acid test certificate, you may be able to visit the mainland without a visa. COVID-19 vaccination records from the UK and Crown Dependencies are accepted. The last vaccination dose must be at least 14 days before travel. NHS appointment cards cannot serve as proof of vaccination. Vaccinated Hong Kong residents who have been in the UK within 14 days of their entry into Hong Kong will be allowed access.The other countries that require a visa for Hong Kong citizens are Singapore citizens and Taiwanese nationals. Ordinary passport holders may enter mainland China without a visa if they visit the region for business or tourism. Visitors from other countries need a visa to enter mainland China. Macau and Hong Kong residents must also obtain permits to enter the country. If you don't have a valid passport to visit the country, you must get it from the appropriate embassy.Hong Kong and Macau people are also eligible for entry into mainland China. For these countries, the Hong Kong government has instituted several policies to ensure that Hong Kong is safe for foreign nationals. The HKSAR has several immigration laws that it must adhere to. In addition to applying for a visa, you must provide some necessary documents. You must bring a passport and Naturalization papers if you're an immigrant.While dual citizens may be eligible for a travel document, they cannot use ROC passports to enter Mainland China. To enter the country, you must apply for a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (MTP-Taiwan). ROC passport holders must use an appropriate visa. Taiwan residents with a right of abode in Taiwan are not eligible for a travel document.Hong Kong citizens need a visa to enter mainland China.If you are a citizen of Hong Kong, you should be aware that you need a visa to enter mainland China. While many Chinese people do not need access to mainland China, they need an entry permit for working, studying, or residence. However, if you are a citizen of one of the following countries, you need a visa to visit mainland China. These countries include the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.If you plan on visiting mainland China more than once, you need a visa to re-enter. The government has a strict policy regarding entry permits. The Chinese government does not allow foreign politicians to enter mainland China, so Hong Kong residents must check their visas carefully. You could face fines or detention if you plan to work illegally or overstay your visa. In addition to the key, you may need to apply for a Residence Permit if you plan on staying longer than six months. Remember, your passport must be valid for six months in mainland China.The most common reason Hong Kong citizens need a visa to enter China is to travel to Macau. Although Hong Kong does not require access for its citizens, people need to understand that their travel documents must be valid in China. Therefore, before you travel to mainland China, you should find out which country is exempt from the visa requirement. You can also check the rules on the website of the Hong Kong government.In addition to a valid Home Return Permit, Hong Kong citizens should get a nucleic acid test certificate. The Home Return Permit can be used for entry to mainland China. Typically, Hong Kong residents can enter mainland China without a visa if they have visited the UK within 14 days. For non-Hong Kong residents, the requirement will apply from 1 May. It would help if you also were vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic.You will not need a visa to enter mainland China if you have a service or diplomatic passport. You can visit Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai without a permit. This includes the Pearl River Delta cities of Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai. If you plan on staying in one of these cities, you can apply for a 72-hour transit visa.Does Hong Kong's political system make its citizens regret becoming part of China? Do the tight controls Beijing has imposed on Hong Kong's social, economic, and political life benefit Hong Kong's citizens? Does Carrie Lam's allegiance to Beijing go unchallenged? How did emigration to Taiwan affect the political and economic vitality of Hong Kong? Are there any signs of a return to Hong Kong's former glory?Hong Kong's political systemThe recent NPCSC decision and the Umbrella Revolution have generated a new wave of pro-independence activism in Hong Kong. Pro-independence candidate Edward Leung garnered 66,000 votes in the 2016 New Territories East by-election. After being disqualified by the Legislative Council, 2,500 people held a rally in support of Leung. But are they regretting being part of China?Pro-democracy activists have been under pressure since the National Security Law was imposed in 1999. Since then, many have left the territory, while others remain unsure whether they can return. Activists have been charged with security offenses and placed in jail for protesting. In February 2019, police arrested five senior executives of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily and accused them of conspiring with foreign forces.The report cites several significant political developments in Hong Kong between July and December last year. Protesters harmed shops, blocked roads, and clashed with police. The Hong Kong SAR Government issued a press release saying that the slogan 'Hong Kong should not become part of China' is a blatant attempt to undermine state power. Other protests against the law resulted in the arrest of the founder of one of the largest newspapers in Hong Kong, a prominent political figure, and pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong.After the return of Hong Kong to China, many citizens of the territory are worried about the deterioration of their civil rights and freedoms. The Joint Declaration, signed by Britain and China, set out the terms of Hong Kong's administration after the handover. The Joint Declaration promised autonomy, judicial independence, and non-interference in internal affairs. However, the Hong Kong government has failed to fulfill its promises.Beijing's encroachment on Hong Kong's political, economic, and social affairsThe new security law is an attempt by the Chinese authorities to curb the dynamism and relative freedoms of Hong Kong. The new security law threatens to undermine Hong Kong's status as a financial center and regional base for international companies. However, President Trump's statements and his punitive response to Beijing's decision may compensate for the prior passivity and moderate the law's implementation.The recent announcement of a central agency controlling Hong Kong's political, economic, and legal affairs surprised many. The information came just ahead of China's annual legislative meeting. A spokesman for the Chinese government said lawmakers would review the plan to impose a national security law in Hong Kong. The law outlines four offenses, including collaboration with foreign powers. The new law also requires tighter control over media and schools.While the Chinese government has honored the principle of one country, two systems, it has repeatedly tried to exert greater control over Hong Kong. In 2003, Beijing attempted to pass a national security law that would have defined rules for foreign interference and subversion of the state. But it was defeated after massive protests. This shows that Beijing's encroachment on Hong Kong's political, economic, and social affairs is not without consequences.Carrie Lam's loyalty to BeijingThe Chinese government has accused the Hong Kong chief secretary of tying the Beijing Palace Museum row to her leadership bid. The two stories have been linked since her declaration on 13 January 2017 as a candidate for Hong Kong chief executive. Carrie Lam was appointed as secretary for development in 2007 after years of government service. She earned the nickname 'tough fighter' when involved in the Queen's Pier demolition.But Carrie Lam has quickly defended Beijing's involvement in the extradition bill controversy. She has not abandoned the legislation and will remain in force until at least November 2020, when the next election will occur. However, she has not withdrawn her statements, despite the opposition media and public protests. In the South China Morning Post, she said she would spend more time with her family.Hong Kong's Election Committee made up of 1,195 members, selected Lam as chief executive. Unlike John Tsang, who received more than 50% of the votes, Carrie Lam's popularity in Hong Kong was only 30%. In the meantime, she had been tipped to be the preferred candidate. But the question remains: will she stay loyal to Beijing? Only time will tell. It will be interesting to see what happens next.The departure of emigrants to TaiwanIn the face of threats from Beijing to seize Taiwan, the government of Taiwan has expressed its support for the democracy movement in Hong Kong. The Taiwan government has even opened an office to help Hongkongers resettle on its island. However, the sympathies of the Taiwanese for Hong Kong's people are tempered by fears of large-scale immigration to Taiwan. Taiwan already has 24 million residents, and competition for scarce housing is fierce.The departure of Hong Kong emigrants to Taiwan is increasing. Previously, the immigration review process was completed within a month. Now, it takes six to a year. The rejection rate is even higher for people with connections to Hong Kong or China. Law and his wife originally wanted to stay in Taiwan until their daughter finished high school. But, as their plans changed, they left Taiwan. They wanted to start a space for Taiwanese and Hong Kong people to interact.Although there is no specific reason for the departure, it is an escalating phenomenon. It may be linked to the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. As a result, the profile of the emigrants is increasingly skewed toward the higher end of the educational and occupational spectrum. There are two distinct groups of Hong Kong emigrants: Taiwan and mainland Chinese migrants.Beijing's influence over Hong Kong's working conditionsDespite increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in Hong Kong, independent media exist. These outlets do not have the same restrictions as mainland media, which are restricted from covering sensitive issues. Independent media are also free to question government officials and attend press conferences. Beijing's influence over Hong Kong's working conditions is also not confined to media outlets. Many mainland journalists are denied visas and have their social media posts combed.Chinese officials have often declared that the East is rising and the West is fading. These statements have reinforced their view of politics as economic, and they see Western democracy as partisan and ill-suited to their country's unique circumstances. Some officials have even gone so far as to growl that they are serving the interests of 1.4 billion Chinese. Nonetheless, many Hong Kongers have continued to face the effects of Beijing's influence over the city's working conditions.The Chinese government's efforts in Hong Kong are matched by a coordinated campaign by Beijing to bend the territory to its will. Beijing makes little pretense that the agreement on autonomy was more than mere words on paper. Nonetheless, Hong Kong's political and economic systems should be carefully monitored to remain independent and free. However, this campaign by Beijing is likely to continue. So, if Hong Kong workers are to stand up for their rights, Beijing's influence will only continue to grow.Beijing's influence over public educationBeijing's increasing interference with Hong Kong's affairs is a cause for concern. The central government's actions have weakened Hong Kong's democratic institutions and silenced pro-democracy activists. Despite Hong Kong's reputation as a global science and scholarship hub, Beijing's actions have uncertain the future of Hong Kong's democracy. The authorities' actions have also triggered a backlash among Hong Kong's residents.China's government has long targeted Hong Kong's education sector for reform as it seeks to teach a more patriotic population. But reforms have been met with fierce opposition from parents and students. A demonstration in 2012 over plans to instill nationalist ideology in schools led to the creation of student leaders who have become formidable dissidents. Beijing has also been increasingly targeting Hong Kong's public education sector.Ideological-political motives drive Beijing's centralized attempts to integrate Chinese citizens into the Chinese state. By changing the curriculum and reshaping the educational system, Beijing hopes to mobilize the public's support. Beijing's education reform aims to do just that. It aims to create a Chinese-style coalition. Hong Kong's education is not a reflection of the nation-state.The recent protests against national education reflect the growing political influence of the mainland on Hong Kong's affairs. Hong Kong's increasingly pro-Beijing government has also sparked protests. The government has infringed on Hong Kong's civil liberties, affecting Hong Kong's education. Beijing is also focusing more on national education than the government wants.