Hong Kong
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
At a glance
Hong Kong visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Hong Kong depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Hong Kong, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-16
Good to know
- Hong Kong grants visa-free entry to nationals of many countries and territories for a visit of 7, 14, 30, 90 or 180 days, depending on nationality — e.g. British citizens up to 180 days; most EU, US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Korean and Singaporean nationals up to 90 days; some nationalities 30 or 14 days.
- Nationals of countries not on the visa-free list (marked with an asterisk on the official page) must obtain a visa or entry permit before arrival for any purpose, including transit and remaining airside.
- Indian nationals may visit visa-free but must first complete the free online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) before travelling to Hong Kong.
- Check your exact visa-free duration on the Immigration Department's list before booking, and ensure you also meet general entry conditions.
- No visa fee is published on this page; travellers who require a visa pay the fee set by the Immigration Department.
Do you need a visa for Hong Kong?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Hong Kong — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Hong Kong
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 147 countries can currently enter Hong Kong visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Hong Kong they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Hong Kong’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Hong Kong runs on 220V with plug types G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Hong Kong uses a single socket type — one Type G adapter and you're set.
Full power guide for Hong KongLocation
Light & dark
City of Victoria swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:23.
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