From the article: Shenzhen Visa
The availability of Shenzhen Visas are very fluid and it can very frustrating trying to find accurate information. We try to keep the information above as up to date as possible. To do so, we rely on you to let us know your experiences in obtaining a Shenzhen Visa and crossing the border. Are you British and you weren't granted a visa? Or American, and you were? Were you charged HK$100 or HK$1000? Was the office closed on Sunday? Let us know. Or, if you have a question, pop it into the box.
Share Your Experiences
Easy as pie
- I work an airline and I have been to Hong Kong twice and the last time was in 2007. Both times I got a Shenzhen visa and it was really quick. Our airline arrives early in the morning and so when you cross the Hong Kong border there isn't that much traffic. The Visa office doesn't open util @ 8 or 9am so you have to sit and wait. It only took @ 15 minutes and then we were away. I am looking to take my family there next year but I hear that it has changed and that you can no longer obtain a visa at the border?? Not sure but if some could confirm this it would be great so that I can ensure that I have the appropriate visa's before leaving NZ. But I totally agree with quick and easy, in that it was harmless and if you only want to cross the border to shop and see a little of China then it is the easiest way. By the way I am a New Zealander.
- —Guest Iotua
I got stuck!
- I tried today and they would not give it unless I had a Hongkong ID anlong with my indian passport. I saw they also refused a German but let an Australian go.
- —Guest Vishal
quick and easy
- I got a Shenzhen Visa in less than ten minutes at the MTR border crossing in Hong Kong. The staff spoke ok english although they didn't really tell me what the visa was valid for, like not leaving Shenzhen. Still, this beats going to the Chinese Embassy here. I'm Australian
- —Guest Steveriley
Better Get a Chinese Visa
- Personally, I don't think it's worth getting a Shenzhen visa. Save yourself the worry and the hassle and get a China visa, before you go. I'm British and the rules always seem to be changing for a Shenzhen visa and I feel muuch more relaxed when I have a visa advance. I'd only get a Shenzhen visa again, if I was in a rush ie; leaving that day
- —Guest Clunie
