Citizens from non-visa waiver countries should apply for visitor visas at the nearest Chinese consulate in their country of citizenship or residence, or directly with the HKID by mail.
Mainland China nationals residing in Mainland China must obtain appropriate entry permits and exit endorsements from the relevant Mainland China authorities prior to traveling to Hong Kong SAR. They can apply through an authorized travel agent in Mainland China if visiting Hong Kong SAR on group tours. Mainland China residents from certain provinces may also directly apply through relevant Mainland China authorities to visit Hong Kong SAR under the Individual Visit Scheme.
Alternatively, Mainland China nationals traveling on Mainland China passports through Hong Kong SAR to and from another country may be granted a stay of seven days without the need to obtain a prior entry visa to Hong Kong SAR or entry permit and exit endorsement from Mainland China, if the usual immigration requirements are met, including possession of a valid entry visa for the destination country and a confirmed onward booking.
All visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of the stay without working and have return tickets.
Citizens of over 160 countries do not need a tourist visa or business visitor visa if they are visiting Hong Kong SAR for a limited period. Their permitted period of stay depends on their country of citizenship. For example, citizens of the following countries may visit Hong Kong SAR visa-free for the period of stay shown below:
|
Country |
Period of stay in days |
|
Australia |
90 |
|
Belgium |
90 |
|
Canada |
90 |
|
Finland |
90 |
|
France |
90 |
|
Germany |
90 |
|
Greece |
90 |
|
India |
14 (subject to pre-arrival registration) |
|
Indonesia |
30 |
|
Ireland |
90 |
|
Italy |
90 |
|
Japan |
90 |
|
Korea |
90 |
|
Malaysia |
90 |
|
Netherlands |
90 |
|
New Zealand |
90 |
|
Philippines |
14 |
|
Russian Federation |
14 |
|
Singapore |
90 |
|
Spain |
90 |
|
Sweden |
90 |
|
Switzerland |
90 |
|
Thailand |
30 |
|
UAE |
30 |
|
United Kingdom |
180 |
|
United States |
90 |
The HKID's regularly updated list of visa-free countries and countries requiring visitor visas is published here.
Foreign nationals seeking to enter Hong Kong SAR, other than as tourists or business visitors, should consider applying for one of the following visas based on the eligibility criteria described below (please note that special guidelines apply to Mainland China nationals):
- Training
- Employment
- Employment (investment)
- Quality migrant
- Top talent
- Technology talent
- Dependent