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Hong Kong · Passport Index 2026

Hong Konger passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #13 in the world, with 158 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Hong Konger passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Hong Konger passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Hong Konger passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

  1. #11Bulgaria passport coverBulgaria178
  2. #11Romania passport coverRomania178
  3. #12Monaco passport coverMonaco176
  4. #13Cyprus passport coverCyprus175
  5. #13Hong Kong passport coverHong Kong175
  6. #14Chile passport coverChile174
  7. #15Brazil passport coverBrazil170

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe46 of 46 countries
  • Americas28 of 35 countries
  • Asia39 of 49 countries
  • Oceania11 of 14 countries
  • Africa34 of 54 countries

All 198 destinations for Hong Konger passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Hong Konger passport holders visit without a visa?

137 countries need no visa at all, and 21 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Hong Kong passport rank?

#5 of 199 passports, with 157 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Hong Konger passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia Mexico, and 132 more.

Where can Hong Konger passport holders get a visa at the airport?

19 countries, including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Myanmar Saudi Arabia, and 15 more.

Which countries let Hong Konger passport holders apply online?

29 countries, including Pakistan, Nigeria, DR Congo Vietnam, and 25 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Hong Konger passport holders?

13, including India, United States, Sudan North Korea, and 9 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Hong Konger passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: visa needed; United Kingdom: no visa needed; Canada: no visa needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: no visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Hong Konger passport holders?

Europe: 100% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Hong Konger passport holders visit easily?

China, Japan, Macau, Mongolia South Korea, and 1 more.

Does the Hong Kong passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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