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COUNTRY FIELD GUIDE / HK

Hong Kong SAR China

Hong Kong combines a working harbour, dense city neighbourhoods and green hills. Plan time for both the waterfront and a quieter island or hillside outing.

Reviewed (UTC) 2026-09-07 · Official tourism resources ↗

Geographic reference · Hong Kong SAR ChinaVictoria Peak & nearby hillsKnow the place. Plan the journey.
Daniel Case · Original photo & credits · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
Region
Asia
Country / territory code
HK / HKG
Calling prefix
+852
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Passport and entry requirements

Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.

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Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

Costa RicaCR · Americas Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CroatiaHR · Europe Conditional exemption — check details Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. This category requires a Hong Kong SAR passport, not any document issued in Hong Kong.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
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Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
CubaCU · Americas Electronic visa Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CyprusCY · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CzechiaCZ · Europe Conditional exemption — check details Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. This category requires a Hong Kong SAR passport, not any document issued in Hong Kong.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
Côte d’IvoireCI · Africa Travel authorisation required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

DenmarkDK · Europe Conditional exemption — check details Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. This category requires a Hong Kong SAR passport, not any document issued in Hong Kong.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
DjiboutiDJ · Africa Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

DominicaDM · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Dominican RepublicDO · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

EcuadorEC · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

EgyptEG · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

El SalvadorSV · Americas Electronic visa Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Equatorial GuineaGQ · Africa Electronic visa Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

EritreaER · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

EstoniaEE · Europe Conditional exemption — check details Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. This category requires a Hong Kong SAR passport, not any document issued in Hong Kong.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
EswatiniSZ · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

EthiopiaET · Africa Visa on arrival Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

FijiFJ · Oceania Visa exemption Recorded stay120 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

FinlandFI · Europe Conditional exemption — check details Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. This category requires a Hong Kong SAR passport, not any document issued in Hong Kong.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
Sources and coverage

Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.

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Places worth exploring

Victoria Peak & nearby hills
Daniel Case · Original photo & credits · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
01 / Hong Kong SAR China

Victoria Peak & nearby hills

The Peak area combines viewpoints with green hillside paths; the photograph shows the surrounding hills. Choose an open walking route and check transport before your return.

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Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau
Johannes.lang · Original photo & credits · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
02 / Hong Kong SAR China

Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau

Plan a Lantau outing around the Buddha and surrounding visitor area. Allow for the approach and steps, and confirm current access and transport before travel.

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03 / Hong Kong SAR China

Eat, stay & get around

What to eat

Ideas to try: dim sum, wonton noodles and roast meats. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.

Tea, coffee & drinks

Look for Hong Kong milk tea and coffee. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.

Where to stay

Areas to compare: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan or Sheung Wan. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.

Getting around

Combine the MTR, buses and ferries according to your route. Island outings need a separate check of sailing schedules and the return journey.

Season & weather planning

Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.

Practical reminders

Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.

A suggested route

Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.

Geographic reference

Your next planning steps

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At a glance · Geographic reference

Hong Kong SAR China is listed in Asia. Its ISO travel-directory codes are HK / HKG. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include China. The international calling prefix is +852.

Reference facts, not a reviewed travel advisory. Maps are schematic; borders and entry permissions must be checked separately.

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Geographic data: countryinfo / mledoze / Natural Earth · ODbL 1.0 · Machine-readable data

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