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Hong Kong visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 147 can travel to Hong Kong without arranging a visa in advance. 49 can apply online for an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Hong Kong: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Hong Kong?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 90 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 180 d
India e-Visa –
Philippines Visa-free 14 d
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 44/46
Asia 26/49
Africa 31/54
North America 21/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 13/14

Passports that can enter Hong Kong visa-free

147 passports

Passports eligible for Hong Kong e-Visa

49 passports

Passports that need a visa for Hong Kong

1 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?

It depends on your passport. 147 passports can enter Hong Kong visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 49 can apply for an e-Visa online and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa?

147 passports can enter Hong Kong visa-free, including Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria and others.

Does Hong Kong offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 49 passports can apply for a visa to Hong Kong online.

Holding a Hong Kong passport? See where the Hong Kong passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Hong Kong before you book.