Hong Kong•AsiaVisit Visa/Entry Permit (訪客簽證)
At a Glance
4 weeks
HKD $330
7-180 days
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Short-term visit for leisure, business, or transit; visa-free for ~170 nationalities (7–180 days), with paid option (HKD 330) for others.
The Hong Kong Visit Visa/Entry Permit is a short-term travel document for leisure, social, or business visits to Hong Kong. Many nationalities enjoy visa-free access for 7 to 180 days; visa-required nationals may apply for an Entry Permit. You must hold a valid travel document, onward or return ticket (unless transiting to Mainland China or Macau), and sufficient funds.
Processing takes 28 days and costs HKD 330. Spouses cannot work. No employment, study, or status changes permitted during your stay.
This visa is ideal for international tourists, business travelers, and nationals of visa-free countries seeking short-term access to Hong Kong for leisure or transit purposes.
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Valid travel document
Onward or return ticket (unless transiting to Mainland China or Macau)
Adequate funds to cover duration of stay
No intention to take up employment (paid or unpaid)
No intention to enroll as a student or change immigration status after arrival
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid travel document (photocopy of personal particulars, issue date, expiry date)
Recent photograph
Proof of financial standing (e.g. bank statements, savings account passbooks)
Proof of transportation arrangement (e.g. flight itinerary, onward/return ticket)
Purpose-specific proof (e.g. hotel bookings for leisure; business invitation for business visit; sponsor's identity card for family visit)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Low visa fee of HKD 330 for those requiring a visa
- Fast 4-week processing time for visa applications
- Many nationalities enjoy 7–180 days visa-free access
- Simple documentation: valid passport, funds, onward ticket
- Flexible purpose: leisure, social, or short-term business visits
- Online application portal available for streamlined submission
- No health examination or physical interview requirements
Worth Knowing
- Visa-free duration varies dramatically by nationality (7–180 days)
- Case-by-case discretionary approval for visa-required nationalities
- No work authorization; employment and paid work strictly prohibited
- Spouse cannot work; requires separate application if work permit needed
- Onward or return ticket required (unless transiting to Mainland/Macau)
- No employment allowed; cannot take up paid or unpaid work
- Cannot change immigration status or enroll as student after arrival
- No pathway to residency or work authorization via this visa
Application Process
Complete Form ID 1003A (applicant); if applicable, sponsor completes Form ID 1003B
Gather supporting documents
valid travel document, recent photograph, financial proof, transportation proof, and purpose-specific proof
Submit application online via gov.hk portal, by post to HKSAR Immigration Department, or through nearest Chinese diplomatic/consular mission
Await processing (normally 4 weeks upon receipt of all required documents)
Pay visa fee (HKD 330) upon approval notification
Download or print e-Visa
Present e-Visa together with travel document at Hong Kong immigration clearance
Application Forms
Go to application portal| ID 1003A Application for Entry for Visit/Transit in Hong Kong (applicant) | — |
| ID 1003BOptional Application for Entry for Visit/Transit in Hong Kong (sponsor, if applicable) | — |
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