I. Personnel of the following categories enjoy visa/entry permit-free treatment :
1) Canadian citizen with a valid passport going to HK for sightseeing, doing business within 90 days.
2) Personnel from the country or region which enjoys visa-free treatment going to HK for sightseeing, doing business or transit with a stay in HK not exceeding the visa-free period.

II. Personnel of the following categories need to apply for visa/entry permit via the Chinese Consulate-General or directly to the HK Immigration Department:
1. Canadian citizen going to HK for sightseeing, doing business exceeding 90 days.
2. Personnel from the country or region which enjoys visa-free treatment going to HK for sightseeing, doing business or transit with a stay in HK exceeding the visa-free period.
3. Resident consular officers of foreign countries and officials of the offices of international organizations in Hong Kong.
4. Personnel from the country or region which does not enjoy visa-free treatment.
5. Stateless persons.
6. Those who wish to live, study, work, receive training, invest or visit family members..

III. The following documents need to be provided when applying for visa directly to the HK Immigration Department:
1. General documents:
 photocopy of the personal particulars page of the passport or other travel documents with at least 6 months remaining validity;
 properly filled out Hong Kong Visa Application Form with a signature;  HK Visa Application Form can be obtained from the Chinese Embassy, Consulates or the HK Immigration Department.
 two recent passport photos(2x2, front view).

2. Additional documents relevant to the applicant's purpose of going to HK:
A. For resident consular officers in HK, a note from the Foreign Ministry or overseas Embassies of the sending country is required. The appointment of a new head of the consular office has to be approved by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.

B. For newly appointed representative or other officials of the offices of international organizations in HK, a note from the said international organization is required.

C. For officials of the European Union's Office in HK, a note from the EU is required.

D. Ordinary students studying in HK:
 name, address, and telephone number of the school where the applicant is admitted;
 the admission notice from the school and the class in which the applicant is going to study; certificate of education;
 if the applicant is under 18 years of age, documents containing consent of parents or legal guardian must be provided;
 financial sponsorship.

E. Personnel studying for a short period of time in the Chinese University in Hong Kong:
 documents proving the applicant's affordability of life expense(e.g. a dwelling place) during his stay;
 papers guaranteeing the study period is less than 3 months;
 the admission notice or communication materials from the said university.

F. Personnel receiving training in HK:
 name, address and telephone number of the sponsor;
 the contract between the organizer and the trainee and the specific training itinerary.

G. Personnel working in HK:
 name, correspondence address and telephone number of employer or sponsor; contract or letter of appointment indicating the position, salaries and fringe benefits;
 education certificates and detailed profession credentials, e.g. diploma, certificate or other proof letters.

H. Personnel going to HK for performance, exhibition, speech etc.
 name, address and telephone number of the sponsor;
 pertinent contract and communication letters.

I. Personnel investing in HK:
 name, address and telephone number of the sponsor;
 documents disclosing investment specifics, e.g. nature, size and actual capital, capital resource;
 medical check-up report.

J. Personnel visiting family members in H.K. for a short period:
 name, address and telephone number of the sponsor;
 certificate of relationship.

K. Personnel joining family members or intending to live in HK:
 name, address and telephone number of the sponsor;
 relationship certificate such as marriage certificate or birth certificate.

L. Former HK residents holding Canadian passports for settlement in HK:
 previous HK ID or travel document;
 proof of past settlement in HK (statement from a school, banking account, tax ID, employment statement, etc.)

3. Amount of money:
 Money order or cheque of 52 US Dollars payable to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region clearly indicating that the payment shall be made by a bank in HK. ($30 for visa fee, $22 for the returning mail of approval by the HK Immigration Department.

4. A self-addressed return express mail.
 Upon approval by the HK Immigration Department, a visa/entry permit sticker shall be sent directly to the applicant.

IV. The applicant can also apply to the HK Immigration Department via the Chinese Consulate-General by providing the following documents:
1) a passport or other travel documents with 6 months remaining validity;
2) all materials indicated from 1-4 in Article III;
3) amount of money:

 For visa or entry permit approved and issued by the Consulate-General, diplomatic and service visa is free. Other types of visa or entry permit, 50 Canadian Dollars is required. The processing takes four working days. For pickup within the same day or 24 / 48 hours, $50 or $35 extra.
 For visa or entry permit to be approved by the HK Immigration Department, $80 is required ($50 for visa fee, $30 for communication fee). If original document is required by the HK Immigration Department, $50 extra is required for the express mail.

 Please be advised that your payment does not guarantee that your application be approved. As the approval of the said visa must be decided upon by the HK Immigration Department, it takes at least 21 days to obtain a visa to HK. Upon receiving the approval notice from the HK Immigration Department, the Consulate-General shall sign and issue the particular visa to the applicant.

V. Address of the HK Immigration Department:
Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: 852 2824 6111 Fax: 852 2877 7711

VI. Address of the Visa Office of the Consulate-General of the PRC in Vancouver:
288-1338 West Broadway,
Vancouver, B.C.  
Tel: (604) 734-0704  Fax: (604) 734-0311
Office hour: 9:00 am--1:00 pm Monday to Friday

All regulations are subject to change without notice. For more information, please contact the Visa Office.