Visa Requirements for Hong Kong Citizens

Visa requirements for Hong Kong citizens are established regulations that cover all international travel by Hong Kong citizens. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is both a city and a special administrative region of China, with visa requirements different from those of the country as a whole.
 
Hong Kong passport holders can visit 111 destinations without a visa, 28 countries have eVisas that are easy to obtain online, 30 countries have visas processed on arrival and must apply for a traditional paper visa at embassies before traveling to 35 countries. Besides visa-free travel, eVisa is almost an easy way to travel abroad.
The e-visa is issued completely online after a quick and intuitive application process at home.
Visas received on arrival are the third option available and are relatively easy to obtain; however, they often involve long queues and uncertainty as travelers deal with last-minute immigration paperwork.
 
The last and most difficult type of visa to get is the traditional visa issued by the embassy.
These visas often require the attachment of many supporting documents, in-person visits to the embassy, ​​and long processing times. Detailed information on each visa/entry type for Hong Kong citizens can be found below, along with a list of countries that offer them.

Electronic visa

An e-visa is a type of online visa that is currently being introduced in many countries to help pre-screen incoming foreign visitors and make visa applications quicker and easier.
Electronic visas are issued for short-term stays, usually 30, 60 or 90 days.

List of countries offering eVisas for Hong Kong citizens

  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • Djibouti
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Georgia
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Ivory Coast
  • Kenya
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Madagascar
  • New Zealand
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Rwanda
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Sudan
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Vietnam
28 countries allow Hong Kong citizens to apply for a visa online with just a few simple steps.
Hong Kong passport holders should apply for an eVisa a few days before traveling to any of the countries listed above.
 
To apply for an eVisa, Hong Kong citizens must first select the appropriate eVisa type and collect the necessary documents. Most of the time, the only document required is a valid passport. Most eVisas are approved within 72 hours and are then sent to each applicant via email.
The electronic travel authorization is issued as a PDF file, which can be downloaded and printed for travel use. An approved eVisa allows its holder to stay abroad for a short period of time and engage in all leisure, business and transit activities, including going on vacation, attending trade shows, making stops , visit family, etc.

Visa on Arrival

A visa on arrival is a short-term travel permit that can be issued upon arrival at your chosen destination.
However, Hong Kong citizens wishing to use the VoA system should check the specific requirements and be prepared to complete the registration process before departure.

List of countries offering Visas on Arrival for Hong Kong citizens

  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Bolivia
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cambodia
  • Comoros
  • Ethiopia
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Jordan
  • Kenya
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Madagascar
  • The Maldives
  • Mauritania
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Rwanda
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Somalia
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • The United Arab Emirates
30 countries offer visa-on-arrival options for Hong Kong passport holders, eliminating the need to apply for a visa before arrival.
However, some preparations are still required before departure: check the specific VoA requirements of the chosen country and collect the necessary documents.
Then, upon arriving at their chosen destination, travelers must go to the nearest border crossing and request a VoA application to be filled out.
The application form must be filled out completely and then submitted with the necessary supporting documents (if any) to border control officials. Some countries may require additional measures, including covering issuance costs, which may need to be made in cash and local currency.
Once issued, a VoA allows its holder to stay abroad for a short period, usually 30, 60 or 90 days, and enjoy any leisure, business or transit-related activities.

Embassy visa

An embassy visa is a regular visa issued by an embassy or consulate after completing the in-person application process.
This visa comes in many types and can be issued as a short-term or long-term travel permit, sometimes even to work, study or reunite with relatives abroad.

List of countries that require Hong Kong citizens to present a valid Embassy visa upon arrival

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Bhutan
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • The Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • The Republic of the Congo
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Iraq
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Mali
  • The Marshall Islands
  • Nauru
  • Nigeria
  • Paraguay
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • The Solomon Islands
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Turkmenistan
  • United States
35 countries require Hong Kong passport holders to have a valid embassy visa on arrival.
 
The typical visa application process may vary depending on the different categories; however, it usually requires the applicant to first gather supporting documents and fill out the application form. Armed with the necessary documents, travelers must go to the embassy or consulate of the country they want to visit to apply. There may be other steps to complete the process, such as paying the visa fee or completing the visa interview.
 
Additionally, submitted requests can take up to several weeks to process.
This is why it is important to submit a complete pre-application to receive approved documents before departure.

Visa-free countries

111 countries welcome Hong Kong passport holders without requiring any visa.
This makes visiting these destinations in a short amount of time a breeze! Visa-free travel from Hong Kong to the destinations listed above is not simple and will require a valid passport or identification document.
Some countries may require additional documentation upon arrival, such as proof of booking a hotel for accommodation, proof of sufficient funds for travel, or a copy of one's return ticket. Once in a visa-free country, Hong Kong citizens can enjoy short-term stays related to leisure, business or transit.

List of countries that offer visa exemption for Croatian citizens

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada (eTA required if arriving by air)
  • Cape Verde
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France and territories
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kiribati
  • Latvia
  • Lesotho
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Netherlands
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • San Marino
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

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