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Who needs a visa for Hong Kong?

Entry rules for Hong Kong by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 148 countries and territories can visit Hong Kong without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 2 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. 47 need a visa before they travel.

Visa-free
148
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
2
Visa required
47

About 3.2 bn people (40% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Hong Kong: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SARKosovo: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

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Hong Kong entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free180 days2United Kingdom, MacaoImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Visa-free90 days84United States, Brazil, Mexico, JapanImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Visa-free30 days28Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, UgandaImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Visa-free14 days31Russia, Philippines, Algeria, UkraineImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Visa-free, biometric passport14 days2Serbia, AlbaniaImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Visa-free7 days1Timor-LesteImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
ETA14 to 30 days2India, TaiwanImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Visa requiredNot stated46Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, EthiopiaImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Visa requiredNot stated3China, Serbia, AlbaniaImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
With another visa or permitUp to 30 days1TaiwanImmigration Department, Hong Kong SAR

Visa-free for 180 days: the UK and Macao

2 nationalities

Macao: Macao permanent residents with a valid Macao smart permanent identity card (or a Visit Permit for Residents of Macao SAR to HKSAR plus proof of permanent residence); a Macao SAR passport alone allows only a 7-day transit.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Visa free period for visit not exceeding

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked The following categories of Macao permanent residents may visit Hong Kong entry permit-free for a period of not exceeding 180 days:

Visa-free for 90 days: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 81 more

84 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Visa free period for visit not exceeding

Visa-free for 30 days: Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa and 25 more

28 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Visa free period for visit not exceeding

Visa-free for 14 days: Russia, the Philippines, Algeria and 28 more

31 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Visa free period for visit not exceeding

Visa-free for 14 days with a biometric passport: Serbia and Albania

2 nationalities

Biometric passport only.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked ALBANIA (holders of Albanian biometric passports only)

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked SERBIA (REPUBLIC OF) (holders of Serbian biometric passports only)

Visa-free for 7 days: Timor-Leste

1 nationality

Not listed by name; covered by the row for nationals of other foreign countries.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Nationals of other foreign countries do not require visas for a visit

ETA for 14 to 30 days: India and Taiwan

2 nationalities

Taiwan (30 days per landing; registration valid 2 months, 2 entries): free online pre-arrival registration for Taiwan residents born in Taiwan (or admitted to Hong Kong as Taiwan residents before) who hold no travel document issued outside Taiwan.

India (14 days per visit; registration valid 6 months): free online pre-arrival registration (PAR) before travel.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked A pre-arrival registration is valid for two months and good for two entries to the HKSAR with a stay up to 30 days as a visitor on each landing

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online before they can visit or transit the HKSAR visa-free.

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 43 more

46 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Always require VISA, except in direct transit by air and when the person does not leave the airport transit area

Visa required: China, Serbia and Albania

3 nationalities

Serbia and Albania: non-biometric passports (Serbia: also passports issued by the Coordination Directorate in Belgrade).

China: Mainland residents need an Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) with an exit endorsement from the Mainland Public Security Bureau; PRC passport holders living overseas need an HK entry permit.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked ALBANIA (holders of Albanian non-biometric passports)

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Under current arrangements, Mainland residents who wish to visit Hong Kong are required to obtain an EEP and an appropriate exit endorsement from the relevant Public Security Bureau Office.

With another visa or a residence permit, up to 30 days: Taiwan

1 nationality

With a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents.

Source: Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked Taiwan residents holding a valid "Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents" may enter Hong Kong as a visitor and stay for up to 30 days

Where to apply

Apply for the ETA only on the official site, immd.gov.hk. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of China, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Hong Kong pre-arrival registration for Indian nationals.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?

It depends on your passport: 148 nationalities are visa-free, 2 can use an eVisa or ETA and 47 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an ETA before they travel (14 days per visit; registration valid 6 months); free online pre-arrival registration (PAR) before travel (Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days (Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Hong Kong visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 2 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at immd.gov.hk.

Sources and changes

  1. ImmD: Visit visa / entry permit requirements for the HKSARimmd.gov.hk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. ImmD: Entry arrangements for Mainland, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese residentsimmd.gov.hk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Immigration Department, Hong Kong SARimmd.gov.hk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Immigration Department, Hong Kong SARimmd.gov.hk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  5. GovHK: Pre-arrival registration for Indian nationalsgov.hk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR. No change since.

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