Hong Kong Visa
Do I Need a Visa for Hong Kong?
No. A visa is not required for most trip purposes. A visa is not required for tourist visits to Hong Kong of up to 90 days. If you plan to stay in Hong Kong for over 90 days, you may apply for an extension of stay with the Hong Kong SAR Immigration Department. Please note that if you plan to enter mainland China from Hong Kong, you will need a China visa. Be sure to work with a travel document expert so you can be sure your China visa permits the proper number of entries into China based on any side trips to Hong Kong or other areas in the region that you may have planned. Hong Kong requires that all travelers have a valid passport that will not expire for at least one month after the planned departure date from Hong Kong. You also must be prepared to show the immigration officer proof of adequate funds to support your stay and an onward or return plane ticket upon arrival in Hong Kong.
| Is A … | A Hong Kong Entry Requirement? |
|---|---|
| Passport | Yes |
| Passport Validity | At least one months validity beyond your intended stay |
| Blank Passport Pages | One page for entry stamp |
| Tourist Visa | No (for stays less than 90 days) |
| Other Visa Types | See below |
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and U.S. State Department
Does a China Visa Permit Me to Enter Hong Kong?
A visa is not required to enter Hong Kong, be it from the United States or from China. However, if you plan to re-enter China from Hong Kong, be sure your China visa permits multiple entries. A trip to Hong Kong from China is considered leaving the country. Please click here for more information about China visas.
What Types of Materials Support My China and Hong Kong Visa Application?
No visa is required to enter Hong Kong, but you will need:
- Valid Passport
- Proof of Sufficient Funds
- Proof of Return/Onward Travel
To learn about the materials needed to support a China visa application, click here.
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What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Hong Kong?
Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for at least one month after the date you plan to exit Hong Kong. However, most other countries in the region, including China, require that all travelers have a passport that will be valid for six months after the planned departure date. If you plan to visit mainland China as well as Hong Kong, make sure your passport has ample validity. If your passport is about to expire, Passport Health Passports and Visas can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.
Be sure to prepare your health for the health risks you may face on your trip to Hong Kong! Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Hong Kong and other destinations in the region.
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Do I Need a Visa for Hong Kong?
Does a China Visa Permit Me to Enter Hong Kong?
What Types of Materials Support My China and Hong Kong Visa Application?
What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Hong Kong?
