Singapore to HK to Guangzhou and back to HK

Question

We have a group of people with Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand passport. Can I check whether it is ok for us to go from HK to Guangzhou and back to HK after 2 days? I ask this question because I was confused with the mention of 144 hrs visa which I do to know whether it is the same type of visas as I know for Singaporean.

Appreciate any pointers on the above.

Thanks

SFC

Answer

For your group traveling from Singapore, Malaysia, and New Zealand, here’s a detailed explanation regarding traveling from Hong Kong to Guangzhou and back to Hong Kong:

Hong Kong:

All three nationalities (Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand) can enter Hong Kong visa-free for short stays—typically 30–90 days depending on the passport.
No visa is needed for your initial stay in Hong Kong.

Mainland China (Guangzhou) Entry:

For Singapore and New Zealand passport holders, Guangzhou is eligible for the 144-hour visa-free transit
Malaysian passport holders are generally eligible for the same 144-hour visa-free transit in Guangzhou, but it is essential to confirm based on the entry port and whether they are flying or arriving by train from Hong Kong.
Key conditions for the 144-hour visa-free transit:

You must enter and leave through designated ports (Baiyun Airport is fine).
The stay is limited to designated regions (Guangzhou city and nearby areas).
You must have onward tickets to a third country or region—returning to Hong Kong counts as exiting Mainland China and satisfies this requirement.

Travel Plan Considerations:

Traveling from Hong Kong to Guangzhou for 2 days and returning to Hong Kong is allowed under the 144-hour visa-free transit, provided entry is at a qualifying port.
Make sure to keep your onward or return tickets available for inspection at immigration in Guangzhou.
Hotels in Guangzhou usually help with registration with local authorities, which is required within 24 hours of arrival.

Summary:

Your plan of spending 2 days in Guangzhou and returning to Hong Kong is feasible for Singapore, Malaysia, and New Zealand passport holders under the 144-hour visa-free transit scheme.
No separate Chinese visa is needed if all entry requirements are met.
Always double-check that your point of entry and exit qualifies for the visa-free transit, especially if arriving from Hong Kong by train.

In short, your group can enjoy the short trip to Guangzhou and return to Hong Kong without applying for a standard visa, as long as the 144-hour transit rules are followed.

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