Hong Kong Visa Guide

Hong Kong Visa and Entry Requirements

The only document most tourists need to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is a passport, valid for at least 1 month beyond the planned departure date from Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Visa Free

Americans, Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, and other British Commonwealth citizens can stay for 90 days without a visa, while citizens of the United Kingdom can stay for 180 days without a visa.

Immigration officers may also ask arriving visitors for proof of onward travel or a return ticket (unless they are in transit to mainland China or Macau) and that they have adequate funds for their stay in Hong Kong (generally, a confirmed hotel reservation and a credit card will suffice).

There are various types of entry visa/permit requirements for persons who wish to enter Hong Kong for leisure/ social/ business visits, employment, investment, training, education and residence.

Hong Kong Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements

Nationals of more than 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. Check this web page to learn whether you need a visa or entry permit to enter Hong Kong for a visit or transit.
http://www.immd.gov.hk/

Visa for Employment as Professionals - The immigration office also accepts applications for the necessary visas or entry permits for employment as professionals in Hong Kong. Get a checklist of supporting documents required. Once you get a sponsor the process is quite straightforward.

Visa Applications for Entry for Training - You can also apply for the necessary visas or entry permits for training in Hong Kong.

Visa for Education, Investment or Residence - Another type of visas or entry permits are for education, investment or residence in Hong Kong.

HKSAR Travel Pass - Frequent visitors who hold valid passports and are eligible to enter Hong Kong without a visa or entry permit may apply for a HKSAR Travel Pass.

Hong Kong Visa schemes for Mainland Residents

The Individual Visit Scheme for Mainland Residents - Under the Individual Visit Scheme, residents of selected Mainland cities may visit Hong Kong in their individual capacities. To check a full list of the Mainland cities covered by the Scheme and links to the websites of various provincial and city public security authorities on applications for exit endorsement go to
http://www.tourism.gov.hk/english/visitors/visitors_ind.html

Entry Arrangement for Mainland Residents - There are arrangements for Mainland residents to enter Hong Kong for settlement, official visits, private visits, transit, employment, training and education.

The APEC Business Travel Card

The card is issued to business persons who need to travel frequently on short term visits within the APEC region to fulfill business commitments. Cardholders can enjoy streamlined immigration clearance at the control points of participating economies.

Hong Kong Visa Resources

http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_1.htm
http://www.tourism.gov.hk/english/visitors/visitors_ind.html

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