1. Personnel of the following categories enjoy visa/entry permit-free treatment:

1) Canadian citizen with a valid passport going to HK SAR for sightseeing, doing business with a stay of no more than 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 SAR not exceeding the visa-free period.

2. Personnel of the following categories need to apply for visa/entry permit via the Chinese Embassy or Consulates-General, or send their applications directly to the HK Immigration Department:

1) Canadian citizen going to HK SAR for sightseeing, doing business with a stay exceeding 90 days.

2) Personnel from the country or region which enjoys visa-free treatment going to HK SAR for sightseeing, doing business or transit with a stay in HK SAR exceeding the visa-free period.

3) Personnel from the country or region which does not enjoy visa-free treatment.

4) Those who wish to live, study, work, receive training, invest or for family-reunion purpose.

3. The following documents need to be provided when applying for visa to Hong Kong:

1) General documents:

A. The original passport with at least six month remaining validity and the photocopy of the personal particulars page of the passport.

  B. The properly completed and signed Hong Kong Visa Application Form.

  C. Two recent passport photos (front view);

2) Additional documents relevant to the applicant's purpose of going to HK:

A. For ordinary students studying in HK:

·the admission notice from the school in which the applicant is going to study;

·documents containing consent of parents or legal guardian for the applicants under 18 years of age;

· financial sponsorship.

         

B. 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.

C. 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..

D. Personnel going to HK for performance, exhibition, speech etc.

· name, address and telephone number of the sponsor;

· pertinent contract and communication letters.

E. 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.

F. Personnel visiting family members in H.K. for a short period:

· name, address and telephone number of the sponsor;

· certificate of relationship.

G. 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.

H. 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.)

4. The applicant can apply for the visa directly from Hong Kong Immigration Department or via the Chinese Consulate. Contact information about the immigration Department of Hong Kong is as follows:

     Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Tel:  852 2824 6111     Fax:  852 2877 7711

5. For visa or entry permit which can be approved and issued by the Chinese Consulate General in Calgary, the fee is 50 Canadian Dollars per person. The processing normally takes four working days.

  For visa the Chinese Consulate General shall transfer to Hong Kong for the approval by the HK Immigration Department, it takes at least three weeks to obtain a reply from HK. Upon receiving the approval notice from the HK Immigration Department, the Consulate shall issue the visa to the applicant.

6. Information about the Chinese Consulate General in Calgary:

Business hours: 9'00am to 12 am at noon, Monday through Friday

Address: 1011-6th Ave. S.W. Calgary AB T2P 0W1