Go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the People's Republic Of China (PRC). Its office is open during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can provide visitor's and tourist's visas, as well as business visas to China.
Or go to the China Travel Service (CTS). They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on Mondays through Saturdays, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. CTS can only offer tourist visas to China.
Either way, bring a valid passport. Your passport must be at least three months old.
Bring your latest photo I.D. (with a passport-size picture).
It is highly advisable that you call first before going to either the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the China Travel Service, just to make sure that they are open. This is especially important if you are not aware of legal holidays that are celebrated in Hong Kong. You can also confirm the addresses of the offices (which we have omitted due to the potential for changes).
Find out how much the visa application costs to process, and bring enough money to pay. It is advisable to pay in local currency, but U.S. dollars are accepted as well.
Find out how fast you can get your visa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for PRC will process your visa the same day. At the CTS, however, you may need to wait five days.
