Hong Kong allows visitors from about 170 countries and territories to enter without a visa or entry permit for stays ranging from seven to 180 days. The permitted length of stay depends on the traveller’s nationality and the passport or travel document presented at immigration.
This guide lists the standard visa-free periods for short visits and identifies travellers who must obtain a visa or entry permit before departure. Visitors must still satisfy Hong Kong’s entry conditions, including having adequate funds and an onward or return ticket when required.
Note: These tables cover foreign passports and travel documents. Residents of Mainland China, Macao, and Taiwan are subject to separate Hong Kong entry arrangements.
Visa-free eligibility does not guarantee admission. Immigration officers may examine the traveller’s documents, purpose of visit, finances, and onward travel arrangements before granting entry.
Hong Kong Visa-Free Entry for 180 Days
| Country or Passport Type | Maximum Visa-Free Stay |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom — British citizens | 180 days |
Hong Kong Visa-Free Entry for 90 Days
The following countries, territories, and passport categories are generally eligible for short visits of up to 90 days without obtaining a visa or entry permit in advance.
| Country, Territory, or Passport Type | Maximum Visa-Free Stay |
|---|---|
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Anguilla | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 90 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Australia | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | 90 days |
| Bermuda | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| British Antarctic Territory | 90 days |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 90 days |
| British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British subjects, and British protected persons | 90 days |
| British Virgin Islands | 90 days |
| Brunei Darussalam | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Canada | 90 days |
| Cayman Islands | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 90 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Egypt | 90 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Falkland Islands and Dependencies | 90 days |
| Faroe Islands | 90 days |
| Fiji | 90 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Gibraltar | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Greenland | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Israel | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 90 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kenya | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| South Korea | 90 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Maldives | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montserrat | 90 days |
More Countries and Territories With 90-Day Visa-Free Entry
| Country or Territory | Maximum Visa-Free Stay |
|---|---|
| Namibia | 90 days |
| Nauru | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| New Zealand | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Papua New Guinea | 90 days |
| Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands | 90 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 90 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | 90 days |
| Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia | 90 days |
| St. Helena | 90 days |
| St. Helena Dependencies — Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | 90 days |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | 90 days |
| St. Lucia | 90 days |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Tonga | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Türkiye | 90 days |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 90 days |
| Tuvalu | 90 days |
| United States — except holders of United States diplomatic passports | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Hong Kong Visa-Free Entry for 30 Days
Passport holders from the following countries and territories may generally visit Hong Kong without a visa or entry permit for up to 30 days.
| Country or Territory | Maximum Visa-Free Stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | 30 days |
| Bahrain | 30 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Bolivia | 30 days |
| Cape Verde | 30 days |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| El Salvador | 30 days |
| Georgia | 30 days |
| Guatemala | 30 days |
| Honduras | 30 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Jordan | 30 days |
| Kuwait | 30 days |
| Morocco | 30 days |
| Oman | 30 days |
| Panama | 30 days |
| Paraguay | 30 days |
| Peru | 30 days |
| Qatar | 30 days |
| Samoa | 30 days |
| South Africa | 30 days |
| Thailand | 30 days |
| Tunisia | 30 days |
| Uganda | 30 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 30 days |
Hong Kong Visa-Free Entry for 14 Days
The following passport holders may generally visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 14 days. Indian nationals must successfully complete Hong Kong's online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) before travelling unless they qualify for an exemption.
| Country or Passport Type | Visa-Free Stay |
|---|---|
| Albania (biometric passports only) | 14 days |
| Algeria | 14 days |
| Benin | 14 days |
| Bhutan | 14 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 14 days |
| Burkina Faso | 14 days |
| Chad | 14 days |
| Comoros | 14 days |
| Djibouti | 14 days |
| Equatorial Guinea | 14 days |
| Gabon | 14 days |
| Guinea | 14 days |
| Haiti | 14 days |
| India* | 14 days |
| Kazakhstan | 14 days |
| Lesotho | 14 days |
| Madagascar | 14 days |
| Mali | 14 days |
| Marshall Islands | 14 days |
| Mauritania | 14 days |
| Micronesia | 14 days |
| Mongolia | 14 days |
| Montenegro | 14 days |
| Mozambique | 14 days |
| Niger | 14 days |
| North Macedonia | 14 days |
| Palau | 14 days |
| Philippines | 14 days |
| Russian Federation | 14 days |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 14 days |
| Serbia (biometric passports only) | 14 days |
| Suriname | 14 days |
| Ukraine | 14 days |
| Vatican City | 14 days |
*Indian nationals generally need a successful online Pre-arrival Registration before travelling visa-free.
Hong Kong Visa-Free Entry for Seven Days
Foreign nationals who are not specifically listed under the 14-day, 30-day, 90-day, or 180-day visa waiver categories may generally visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to seven days, provided they are not included in the visa-required list.
Countries That Generally Require a Hong Kong Visa
The following travellers generally need a visa or entry permit before travelling to Hong Kong:
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
-
Republic of the Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Cuba
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Moldova
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palestine travel documents
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
Important Notes
Visa requirements may differ for diplomatic, official, service, emergency, or special passports. Certain countries also have different transit requirements, including some whose nationals require a visa even when remaining inside the airport transit area.
Visa-free entry allows short visits only. Visitors are not permitted to work, establish or join a business, or study in Hong Kong unless they have the appropriate visa.
Travellers should also carry sufficient funds for their stay and an onward or return ticket when required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in Hong Kong with visa-free entry?
No. Visa-free entry is intended only for tourism, family visits, business meetings, and similar short-term activities.
Can I extend my visa-free stay?
You may apply for an extension before your permitted stay expires. Approval is not automatic, and you should not assume you may remain beyond your authorized stay unless the extension has been approved.
Does Hong Kong have the same visa policy as Mainland China?
No. Hong Kong operates its own immigration system. Entry requirements for Mainland China are separate.
Does visa-free entry guarantee admission?
No. Immigration officers may refuse entry if a traveller does not satisfy Hong Kong's immigration requirements.
Should I check the rules before travelling?
Yes. Visa policies and passport-specific requirements may change, so travellers should always confirm the latest requirements before departure.
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