What sort of visa is needed for Hong Kong & China?
No visa is needed for Hong Kong. Once you’re in HK you can easily (in 2 days) get a one-entry tourist visa for China (except if you are from a small group of countries including Pakistan & Sri Lanka……people from these countries can get a visa in HK if they use a second travel document…e.g. a European passport). Then when you get to Zhaoqing the school will obtain a resident permit for you. This permit allows you to stay for the time of your contract (full year or half year). If you need to leave China during the time of your contract (e.g. to go to Hong Kong) you will need to get another one-entry visa and the school will need to re-apply for a residence permit. If you foresee you will often need to leave and re-enter China, a travel agent in HK can help you get a 6-month multiple entry visa (for ***c. HK$1,000 which CAS will re-imbuse). Please also note: as far as visas are concerned, HK is not part of China. If you go from China to HK (or Macau) you are leaving China and need a
