Visa Policy for Hong Kong

Visa - Free Entry Countries & Duration

• United States: 90 - day visa - free entry.
• United Kingdom: 180 - day visa - free entry.
• Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea: Enjoy 90 - day visa - free access.
• ASEAN Countries:
  • Singapore/Malaysia: 90 - day visa - free stay.
  • Thailand/Philippines: 30 - day visa - free stay.
  • Note: Indonesia requires a pre - arranged e - visa and does not have visa - free access.

Mainland China Residents

• Exit - Entry Permit (EEP): A must for direct visits. There are endorsements available for individual/group travel, business, or family visits.
• Transit Rule: When transiting to/from a third country with a valid passport and an onward ticket, a 7 - day visa - free stay is allowed (applies in both directions).

Taiwan Residents

• Taiwan Compatriot Card: Enables a 30 - day visa - free entry
• Taiwan Passport Holders::Need to apply for an entry permit, except when transiting (in which case they can have a 7 - day visa - free stay).

Hong Kong/Macao SAR Residents

• Hong Kong Residents: Can enter without limit with a valid SAR passport or permanent ID.
• Macao Residents:
  • Permanent residents: Have a 180 - day visa - free stay.
  • Non - permanent residents: Enjoy a 30 - day visa - free stay with the Macao - HK Travel Permit.

General Requirements for All Travelers

• Passport Validity:The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date.
• Onward Ticket:Needed for visa - free entry (except for mainland China residents transiting).
• Compliance: Overstaying may result in penalties. The final permitted stay duration is determined by immigration officers.

Official Resources

For real - time updates, please consult the Hong Kong Immigration Department at: www.immd.gov.hk