Visas

The majority of visitors to Hong Kong are allowed to enter without a visa and stay for anywhere between seven days to six months, depending on nationality. Most entry is granted for 90 days. A valid passport is required.

If you do require a visa, you must apply for one before you enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at your nearest Chinese consulate or embassy.

Visitors on a tourist visa are not permitted to take up employment or study without changing the status of their visa. Those who wish to stay in Hong Kong longer than the visa-free period must apply for a visa before travelling to Hong Kong.

For more information about visa requirements, contact your consulate or the Hong Kong Immigration Department at (852) 2824 6111 or www.immd.gov.hk. A summary of entry requirements is provided at the Immigration Department's website at   www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm.

Please see the Gateway to China section for information on visiting mainland China.