10 December 2020
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced today (December 10) the cancellation of visa-free visit arrangement for holders of USA diplomatic passports with immediate effect.
The measure is in line with the Central People's Government's counter-measure against the United States.
"After the measure takes effect, holders of USA diplomatic passports will require to obtain a visa before visiting Hong Kong, unless they are in direct transit and remain on the airside. They should submit their visa applications to the Chinese diplomatic and consular mission." a HKSAR Government spokesman said.