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Hong Kong visas

Hong Kong tourist visa

You may be able to visit without a visa. Your passport, residence status and travel document decide which entry route you can use.

Ways to get a Hong Kong tourist visa

  1. Visa-free visits

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and eligible Macau residents qualify, subject to passport exceptions. Indian ordinary passport holders must use the separate online registration route.

    Stay
    180 days for British citizens and Macau permanent residents; 90, 30, 14 or 7 days for other listed travellers.

    Passports that qualify (148)

  2. Pre-arrival Registration for Indian visitors

    eTA needed

    Indian ordinary passport holders must complete Pre-arrival Registration, an online registration before travel, unless an exemption applies.

    Stay
    14 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Complete Pre-arrival Registration online.
    2. Obtain a successful registration before travelling, unless you qualify for an exemption.

  3. Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan residents

    eTA needed

    Taiwan nationals with the right to live in Taiwan qualify if they were born there, or were previously admitted to Hong Kong as a Taiwan resident. They must not hold another country or region's travel document, apart from the stated permit exceptions.

    Stay
    30 days per visit.
    Valid for
    2 months from registration.
    Entries
    2 trips.
    Fee
    Free.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Complete Pre-arrival Registration online.
    2. Print the Notification Slip for Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents.
    3. Carry the slip when boarding your flight.
    4. Present your Taiwan passport and notification slip to immigration on arrival.

  4. Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents

    Other permit

    Taiwan nationals with the right to live in Taiwan who hold a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents can use this route.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Two-way Permit for mainland Chinese residents

    Other permit

    Chinese nationals with household registration in mainland China can use a Two-way Permit with an entry endorsement for their travel purpose.

    Stay
    Varies; at least 7 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Obtain an entry permit from the Public Security Bureau.
    2. Obtain an entry endorsement for your travel purpose.

  6. Hong Kong entry permits for Chinese nationals overseas

    Other permit

    Chinese nationals living in a third country may apply for a Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit. Chinese nationals living overseas, or holding permanent residence in another country or territory, may apply for a digital entry permit.

    Stay
    The passport-affixed permit usually allows 30 days for single or double entry, or 14 days for multiple entry. Digital permits usually allow 7 to 90 days.
    Valid for
    Usually 3 months for single or double entry, or 2 years for multiple entry, for the passport-affixed permit.
    Entries
    Single, double or multiple entry for the passport-affixed permit.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Choose the permit route that matches your residence status.
    2. Apply to a Chinese diplomatic mission for a passport-affixed permit, or to the Hong Kong Immigration Department for a digital entry permit.

  7. Entry permit for Taiwan nationals without household registration

    Other permit

    Taiwan nationals without the right to live in Taiwan must use a Chinese Travel Document and a Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Obtain a Chinese Travel Document.
    2. Obtain a Hong Kong SAR Entry Permit from a Chinese diplomatic mission overseas.

  8. Visitor e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens who do not qualify for visa-free entry may obtain an e-Visa, an electronic visa.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a special registration or permit route need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and eligible Macau residents can visit without a visa, subject to passport and registration rules.

What to bring

  • A passport or travel document accepted for your entry route.
  • An entry permit or successful pre-arrival registration, where required.

Good to know

  • Visitors cannot take employment or study.
  • Visitors cannot start operating or join a business in Hong Kong.
  • Kosovo passport holders are refused entry and transit.
  • British National (Overseas) passports are not accepted for immigration clearance. Holders with Hong Kong residence rights must use another accepted document.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Hong Kong?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a special registration or permit route need a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and eligible Macau residents can visit without a visa, subject to passport and registration rules.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Hong Kong?

There are 9 options: Visa-free visits (no visa at all); Pre-arrival Registration for Indian visitors (an online travel permit); Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan residents (an online travel permit); Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (a special permit); Two-way Permit for mainland Chinese residents (a special permit); Hong Kong entry permits for Chinese nationals overseas (a special permit); Entry permit for Taiwan nationals without household registration (a special permit); Visitor e-Visa (an online visa); Visa-free visits with diplomatic or official passports (no visa at all).

Who can go to Hong Kong without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and eligible Macau residents qualify, subject to passport exceptions. Indian ordinary passport holders must use the separate online registration route. Holders of diplomatic or official passports from the listed countries can visit without a visa.

Can I apply online for Hong Kong?

Yes: Pre-arrival Registration for Indian visitors, Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan residents and Visitor e-Visa. Indian ordinary passport holders must complete Pre-arrival Registration, an online registration before travel, unless an exemption applies.

How long can I stay on a Hong Kong tourist visa?

7 to 180 days, depending on your passport or residence status.

What documents do I need for a Hong Kong tourist visa?

A passport or travel document accepted for your entry route.; An entry permit or successful pre-arrival registration, where required..

What rules do I have to follow on a Hong Kong tourist visa?

Visitors cannot take employment or study. Visitors cannot start operating or join a business in Hong Kong.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Hong Kong?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Hong Kong visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Hong Kong be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Hong Kong tourist visa rules?

On Hong Kong's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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