Do I need a Visa?

[Haley]

My family wants to go to Hong Kong this May. I know we don't have to get a Visa to do this. But we want to go to Shenzhen too. Do we need a Visa to go there?

Your replies will be appreciated.

[jrc]

Yes, you will need a visa to get into mainland China.

Policy (scroll down to "CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF")
Chinese Embassy

Yeesh, I hope no one in the family is HIV+ ...

[DilbertPart2]

Found this article:

Obtaining a visa for China in Hong Kong

Q: Hi, can you tell me whether it is possible (for a European citizen) to obtain a visa for mainland China in Hong Kong? Where? And how long does it take?

A: It is relatively easy to get a China visa in Hong Kong (HK$ 180- 600, it depends on the kind of visa). Most of the travel agencies in Hong Kong provide this service, (1 or 2 days) a bit of service charge is probably worth the hassle to go to the authority yourself.

You can also apply for the visa yourself at the consulate; it is cheaper (prices start at HK$ 100), but it usually takes longer.

Consulate Department Office of
the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
5/F Lower Block, China Resources Building
26 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 12:20 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 12:20 pm
Sun & PH: Closed

Enquiries: Tel : (852) 2585 1794
Tel : (852) 2827 1881 ( Recording message)
Fax : (852) 2585 1717

We recommend applying through a travel agent.

[longbow]

Obviously you need one^
It's convinient to use Visa in mainland.