Entry requirement to Hong Kong from the US (2024)

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Entry requirement to Hong Kong from the US? ›

Short Term Visitors to Hong Kong

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

To enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), you need: a passport that is valid for at least one month beyond the date of your intended stay; adequate funds to cover your stay without working locally; and. evidence of onward/return transportation.

With effect from 1 April 2023, all pre-departure and post-arrival quarantine and testing requirements for inbound travellers to Hong Kong have been lifted. All inbound travellers must pass temperature checks upon arrival and those found with symptoms will be referred to the Department of Health for further handling.

Anyone who travels to Hong Kong must carry their original passport during the trip. Before traveling, make sure your passport is valid for at least the next 6 months and has a blank page. -Tourist Visa Application: Nationals from 170 countries and territories may travel to Hong Kong visa-free (from 7 days to 180 days).

COVID-19 Information for Travelers to Hong Kong from the US

All pre-departure and post arrival quarantine and testing requirements have been removed. Vaccination requirement for all inbound travelers coming to Hong Kong has also been lifted.

Importation of pharmaceutical products and medicine are controlled under The Import and Export (General) Regulations, Cap. 60A and must be covered by a licence issued by the Department of Health.

Make sure you have the following documents ready before reaching the Immigration Hall. Hong Kong Residents: Hong Kong Identity Card. Other Visitors: A valid travel document, and a completed Arrival Card which is distributed during your flight and available in the Immigration Hall.

How much cash can I bring to Hong Kong? ›

The currency in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). Under Hong Kong law, travellers in and out of Hong Kong may need to declare cash. Make a written declaration if you're carrying more than HKD120,000 or equivalent in cash.

The best time to visit Hong Kong is March to April and October to November. Summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are cool and dry. Hong Kong locals brave the city's erratic weather and are known to carry on with their work, no matter what is happening outside.

Travel Documents

Before leaving Hong Kong you will need a valid travel document, usually an HKSAR passport or Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (Doc/I). Both of these documents are now issued with embedded contactless chips that contain the holder's personal data and photograph.

Short Term Visitors to Hong Kong

While other territories in the region require a passport with six months of validity remaining, Hong Kong generally requires that visitors hold a U.S. passport valid for at least one month and evidence of adequate funds for their stay and onward transportation.

Can I come to Hong Kong? The Government has lifted the vaccination requirement for all inbound persons coming to Hong Kong. Do I need to undergo any test after arrival? All pre-departure and post-arrival testing requirements have been lifted.

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Hong Kong. You may have to pass a temperature check when you arrive.

All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used. If you were not born in the United States, you can use your original Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship.

Requirements to obtain a Chinese visa in Hong Kong is basically the same as you would apply in US. They offer both tourist visa and business visa.

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements. Entry & Exit: Obtain a visa prior to arrival in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and have a passport with at least six months' validity remaining. The lack of either will result in a fine and immediate deportation upon arrival.

In general, unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in the HKSAR, he/she requires a visa/entry permit to stay in the HKSAR as a visitor longer than the allowed visa free period.