Hong Kong passport
Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Hong Kong passport holders can travel to 159 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 118 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival, and 18 with an electronic travel authorisation. 19 more offer an e-visa; 70 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Hong Kong passport 26th of 199 worldwide.
- 118 visa-free
- 23 on arrival
- 18 eTA
- 19 e-visa
- 70 visa required
- #26 global rank
Visa-free
118 destinationsEnter on a valid passport, no visa.
- Åland Islands3 months
- Albania3 months
- Algeria14 days
- Andorra3 months
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Argentina3 months
- Armenia
- Aruba3 months
- Austria3 months
- Azerbaijan30 days
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium3 months
- Belize30 days
- Bermuda
- Brazil3 months
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei14 days
- Bulgaria3 months
- Cape Verde30 days
- Caribbean Netherlands3 months
- Cayman Islands
- Chile3 months
- Colombia3 months
- Croatia3 months
- Curaçao3 months
- Czechia3 months
- Denmark3 months
- Dominica21 days
- Dominican Republic30 days
- Ecuador3 months
- Estonia3 months
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland3 months
- France3 months
- French Guiana3 months
- Germany3 months
- Gibraltar3 months
- Greece3 months
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe3 months
- Guyana3 months
- Haiti
- Hungary3 months
- Iceland3 months
- Indonesia30 days
- Ireland3 months
- Italy3 months
- Japan3 months
- Kazakhstan14 days
- Kiribati3 months
- Kyrgyzstan30 days
- Latvia3 months
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein3 months
- Lithuania3 months
- Luxembourg3 months
- Malawi
- Malta3 months
- Martinique3 months
- Mauritius
- Mayotte3 months
- Mexico6 months
- Micronesia30 days
- Moldova
- Monaco3 months
- Mongolia14 days
- Montenegro3 months
- Montserrat
- Morocco30 days
- Namibia
- Netherlands3 months
- Nicaragua
- North Macedonia3 months
- Norway3 months
- Peru3 months
- Philippines14 days
- Poland3 months
- Portugal3 months
- Réunion3 months
- Romania3 months
- Russia
- Saint Helena
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin3 months
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa2 months
- San Marino30 days
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten3 months
- Slovakia3 months
- Slovenia3 months
- Solomon Islands30 days
- South Africa30 days
- South Korea
- Spain3 months
- Suriname3 months
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden3 months
- Switzerland3 months
- Tanzania
- Thailand30 days
- Trinidad and Tobago3 months
- Tunisia3 months
- Turkey3 months
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates30 days
- Uruguay3 months
- Vanuatu4 months
- Western Sahara30 days
- Yemen30 days
- Zambia3 months
- Zimbabwe
Visa on arrival
23 destinationsA visa is issued at the border.
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
18 destinationsQuick online approval before departure.
e-Visa
19 destinationsApply and get approved online before travel.
Visa required in advance
70 destinationsArrange a visa before you travel.
- American Samoa
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- China
- Costa Rica
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cyprus
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Guinea-Bissau
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- India
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kosovo
- Libya
- Macau
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Puerto Rico
- Republic of the Congo
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- South Georgia
- Sudan
- Taiwan
- Tokelau
- Turkmenistan
- U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Ukraine
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Wallis and Futuna
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Hong Kong passport holders visit visa-free?
159 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 19 more offer an e-visa; 70 require a visa before travel.
Where can Hong Kong passport holders travel without a visa?
The country-by-country list below shows where Hong Kong passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 159 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.
Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 19 offer an e-visa, while 70 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.
How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Hong Kong passport?
Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Hong Kong passport data is dated October 14, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.
What is the Hong Kong passport ranked?
26th of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.
What is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
March, April, July, November, based on Hong Kong's climate normals.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.