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. Endorsements are 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 (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:180-day visa-free stay.
  • Non-permanent residents: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