Foreigners’ Entry Policies and Visa Requirements for Hong Kong in 2025

Hong Kong, as a Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China, has specific visa and entry permit requirements for foreigners wishing to visit or transit. This guide outlines the conditions, requirements, and procedures based on the latest immigration policies, effective as of August 2025. All information is derived from official sources provided by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.

Conditions for Entry

Purpose of Visit: Visitors are permitted for leisure, social visits, or short-term business activities (e.g., attending meetings, conferences, or trade fairs without direct sales). Employment, study, or long-term residence is not allowed.
Visa-Free Eligibility: Nationals of approximately 170 countries and territories may enter Hong Kong visa-free for stays ranging from 7 to 180 days, depending on their nationality（table blow）.
Adequate Funds: Visitors must have sufficient funds to cover their stay without working, though the exact amount is not specified and is assessed case-by-case.
Valid Travel Documents: A passport valid for at least six months is required.
Onward or Return Tickets: Visitors must hold confirmed onward or return tickets (unless transiting to Mainland China or Macao).
No Immigration Status Change: Visitors cannot change their status (e.g., to work or study) after arrival, except in exceptional circumstances.

Table of Countries and Visa Requirements

The following table categorizes countries based on visa requirements for visits to Hong Kong

Visa-Free (180 days)	United Kingdom (British Citizens)
2. Visa-Free (90 days)	EU/Schengen states (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland); Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica (ordinary passports), Croatia, Cyprus, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru (ordinary passports), Qatar, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Taiwan (passport with ID number), Tonga (non-protected), Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, UAE, USA (ordinary passports only), Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
3. Visa-Free (30 days)	Armenia, Bahrain, Bolivia, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Philippines, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda
4. Visa-Free (14 days)	Albania (biometric), Algeria, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Palau, Russia, São Tomé & Príncipe, Serbia (biometric), Suriname (diplomatic/service only), Tonga (non-protected passports), Uzbekistan (diplomatic/service), Vatican City
5. Visa-Free (7 days)	Nationals of other countries not listed above
6. Visa Required	Afghanistan, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh (ordinary), Belarus (non-ordinary), Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China (PRC, except certain permits), Congo (DRC), Congo (Republic), Cuba, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Kenya (non-diplomatic), Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Moldova, Nicaragua, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania (non-diplomatic), Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Stateless travel document holders
7. Special Conditions	India – 14 days only with Pre-arrival Registration (PAR); USA diplomatic passports – Visa required; Serbia – Only biometric passports visa-free; Peru & Tonga – Some passport types excluded from visa-free entry

You can also check in the offical website:
https://www.immd.gov.hk/hkt/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html