How to apply for a one-day temporary visa to Hong Kong

A temporary visa for a one-day trip to Hong Kong can be approved by the entry-exit management department of the local public security bureau.

Hong Kong’s one-day temporary visa refers to a visa applied by the applicant to the Hong Kong Immigration Department that allows the applicant to enter Hong Kong within a specific date and stay for no more than 24 hours. It should be noted that Hong Kong's one-day temporary visa can only be used for specific purposes, such as business, tourism, etc., and cannot be used to engage in illegal activities. When applying for a visa, applicants should provide true information and materials and comply with the regulations of the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Applicants need to prepare relevant materials, such as a valid Chinese passport, travel documents (such as Hong Kong and Macao passes or third-country visas), recent photos, and identity documents (such as ID cards, household registers, etc.). Complete the visa application form. Submit the above materials to the local public security bureau’s entry-exit management department for review and approval. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a visa.

Types of visas

1. Transit visa

Transit visa is a visa that requires staying in the country of destination for more than 3 months. It can be divided into categories according to the number of entries. For long-term visas and short-term visas.

2. Official visa

Official visa is a visa for government agencies or groups, mainly to attract visas for diplomats from government agencies and groups. This kind of visa is usually issued by foreign governments, consular agencies or other international organizations. The visa indicates the applicant's work, study, settlement and other information.

3. Diplomatic visa

A diplomatic visa is a visa issued by the competent government authorities of a country to persons who enter or pass through the country's territory and should be granted diplomatic privileges and immunities in accordance with the law. Diplomatic visas are generally issued to persons holding diplomatic passports.