Entry Requirements for Hong Kong
Passports, Visas and Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Hong Kong depend on your nationality, the purpose of your visit and how long you plan to stay. Many visitors can enter Hong Kong without a visa for short tourist stays, but the length of stay varies by passport.
Passport Validity
Most visitors need a passport that remains valid for the required period after their arrival. Requirements can vary depending on your nationality, so it’s worth checking before you travel. Mine is a New Zealand passport, and I need six months.
Do You Need a Visa?
Many nationalities can visit Hong Kong visa-free for tourism, while others need to apply for a visa before travelling.
Rather than listing every country here, I recommend checking the latest requirements before you book, as immigration rules can change.
The easiest place to check is the Intrepid Travel Visa and Entry Requirements Guide, which provides an easy-to-use overview for travellers. If you want the official government requirements, you’ll find them on the Hong Kong Immigration Department website.
Travelling to Mainland China
If you’re planning to visit mainland China as well as Hong Kong, remember that they have separate immigration systems.
Entering Hong Kong does not give you permission to enter mainland China. If your itinerary includes cities such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Beijing, check China’s visa requirements separately before you travel.
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Visiting Macau
If you’re planning a day trip to Macau, don’t forget to take your passport with you.
Although it’s only about an hour away by ferry, Macau has its own immigration system, so you’ll go through passport control when you leave Hong Kong and again when you return.
It’s an easy process, but you won’t be able to make the trip without your passport.
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✈️Travelling Soon?
These are the travel tools and booking sites I personally use and recommend most often when planning a trip to Hong Kong:
Travel Insurance: I use Visitor Coverage to compare travel insurance policies side-by-side before I book.
Flights: I search flights using Expedia to compare prices and routes.
Hotels: I book most of my Hong Kong hotels through Booking.com because the free cancellation policies are often really flexible.
eSIMs: I use Airalo for mobile data in Hong Kong and China. It’s easy to set up before you land.
Airport Express Tickets: I usually book Airport Express tickets through Klook because the QR-code entry makes arrival much smoother after a long flight.