Hong Kong passport visa requirements 2026
Where a Hong Kong passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.
Hong Kong passport at a glance
With a Hong Kong passport you can enter 114 destinations visa-free and 31 with a visa on arrival, so 145 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 27 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 26 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.
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| Destination | Entry rule for Hong Kong passports |
|---|---|
| United States of America | Visa required |
| United Kingdom | eVisa |
| Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…) | Visa-free (90 days) |
| Canada | eVisa |
| Australia | eVisa |
| Japan | Visa-free (90 days) |
| China | Visa-free |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free (30 days) |
| Turkey | Visa-free (90 days) |
| Thailand | Visa-free (60 days) |
| India | Visa required |
| South Africa | Visa-free (30 days) |
Access by region
Number of destinations in each category for Hong Kong passport holders.
| Region | Visa-free | Visa on arrival | eVisa | Visa required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 16 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Asia | 23 | 14 | 6 | 7 |
| Europe | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| North America | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Oceania | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| South America | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Longest visa-free stays
Where Hong Kong passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:
Full list of destinations
Visa-free 114
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados30 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize
Benin14 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei14 days
Bulgaria90 days
Cape Verde90 days
Chile90 days
China
Colombia90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
Egypt90 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia30 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana30 days
Haiti90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran21 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica30 days
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan14 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan30 days
Latvia90 days
Lesotho90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau
Malawi30 days
Malaysia30 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia14 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco30 days
Namibia90 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Niger14 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines14 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Russia14 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia14 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa30 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Suriname90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Tanzania90 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine14 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan7 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican City90 days
Venezuela90 days
Yemen30 days
Zambia90 days
Zimbabwe180 days
eVisa 27
Visa on arrival 31
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Hong Kong passport holders visit without a visa?
Hong Kong passport holders can visit 114 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and others. Adding the 31 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 145 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Hong Kong passport holders?
31 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Hong Kong passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Rwanda, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.
Where can Hong Kong passport holders travel with an eVisa?
27 destinations let Hong Kong passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Bhutan, Cameroon and others.
Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?
Hong Kong passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for the United States?
Hong Kong passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.
Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Hong Kong passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.
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About this data
Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.
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