Visa Requirements for Hong Konger Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Hong Kong
Visa Not Required
109 destinations allow visa-free entry to Hong Konger citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 daysPermanent ID Card valid
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 days period
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 6-month period
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any year period
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsStarting from 2021, Canada rolled out a new scheme for Hong Kong residents migrating to the country after the enforcement of the national security law. Two streams were provided - (1) 3 years work permits will be available for those who were graduated from either a recognised Canadian or overseas post-secondary institution in the last five years. (2) persons who have worked in Canada for at least 12 months full time, or an equal amount of part-time hours. If approved, their spouse or partner as well as children can also apply to come with them. Applicants will be eligible for applying Canadian Permanent residency in Canada afterwards.
eTA required if arriving by air. - Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsBeginning on 1 December 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free120 days
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days / 30 days
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free183 days
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days regardless of time spent in other Schengen countries
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free42 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of 25 USD or 25 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival.
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free10 daysMust arrive by air. Otherwise an electronic visa is available.
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 13 destinations for passport holders of Hong Kong.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month1 month extendable for 2 additional months
Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. - Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysNot available at all entry points.
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Hong Konger passport allows entry to 22 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
Starting from 21 August 2020, Hong Kong passport holders are eligible for applying 5 years student and temporary skilled visas after the enforcement of the national security law. After meeting the requirement of the 5 years stay, eligible visa holders can apply for permanent residence in the same manner like other nationalities. - Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisaGet Visa at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa31 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days. - Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysMay apply online
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsInternational Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. - Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysChinese citizens of Hong Kong can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
HKSAR passport has right to get E-ETA free till 2024. - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel - Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa45 days45 days within any 90 days period
E-visa holders can enter through all border points. - Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 15 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Hong Kong.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysMay apply online.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysMay apply online.
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalNot available at all entry points.
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
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Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is currently suspended.
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
30 days extendable to 6 months. - São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival15 days.Holders of a visa issued by the United States do not require a visa.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
33 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Hong Kong. This requirement may be waived off if Hong Konger citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 days
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required7 days
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIn addition to a visa, an entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel.
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNo visa required if holding valid visa of US, Canada, or Schengen Member State
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredChinese citizens of Hong Kong who do receive a visa are normally issued with 10-years multiple-entry combination B1/B2 visas, and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer)
On August 5, 2021, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security to implement a "deferral of removal" for up to 18 months for Hong Kong residents currently in the United States, in response to Beijing's implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Eligible Hong Kongers can apply for a work permit.
Special Conditions
In order to trave to 1 destination, passport holders of Hong Kong must meet special conditions, and may not be allowed to enter at all.
- China PermalinkShow on MapSpecial RequirementsEntry to Mainland China cannot be on a HKSAR passport. However, all eligible for a HKSAR passport are also eligible to apply for a separate Mainland Travel Permit (MTP), otherwise and previously known as a Home Return Permit, allowing the holder to enter and stay in Mainland China for indefinite period until its expiry (as a tourist / for business, those who wish to take up employment or studies need to apply for separate study/work permits in addition to their MTP). Issuance of the MTP, however, is not guaranteed for all Chinese citizens of Hong Kong and is at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration of the Ministry of Public Security of China.
MTP not required if transiting through Beijing-Capital, Beijing-Daxing, Shanghai-Hongqiao, Shanghai-Pudong, and Guangzhou. Cannot leave the sterile area of the airport if only holding the HKSAR Passport.
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