Beijing West train station

ID application

Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan passengers: Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens), PRC Residence Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, and PRC Residence Permit for Taiwan Residents. You can apply through China Travel Service (Hong Kong) or the relevant entry-exit administration departments.

International passengers: A valid passport that complies with PRC regulations, or a PRC Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card. If you do not have a Chinese visa, you must apply in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Chinese mainland residents: Chinese mainland ID card, Entry-Exit Permit for Hong Kong and Macau, or PRC passport. You can apply at the entry-exit administration department of your place of household registration or residence permit.

Currency exchange

Chinese mainland residents can exchange CNY for HK$ at Bank of China, ICBC, and other bank branches using their ID. International passengers can exchange HK$ for CNY, JPY for HK$, GBP for HK$, and other currencies at BOCHK, HSBC, Hang Seng, or city exchange shops (e.g., around Chungking Mansions and Mong Kok). Exchange rates in the city are generally better than at the airport. After clearing customs, you can use WeChat or Alipay linked to foreign cards for QR code payments. You can also top up your Octopus with AlipayHK and WeChat Pay HK.