Hong Kong Visa-free entry: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Tourist Visa

Hong Kong

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · Visit Visa / Entry: HK$230 per visa

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Hong Kong Visa-free entry at a glance

Government visa fee: Free
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Singapore passport holders for short visit/tourism
Arrival card: None (e-channel / arrival card at counter)

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Do you need a visa to Hong Kong?

Travellers from ~170 nationalities: 90 days — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, most of EU (UK 180 days); 30 days — Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam*, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Russia; 14 days — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar etc. Indian nationals: free Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) required — 14 days per visit, valid 6 months, multiple visits. can generally enter Hong Kong without a visa. Singapore passport holders for short visit/tourism

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ~170 nationalities: 90 days — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, most of EU (UK 180 days); 30 days — Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam*, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Russia; 14 days — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar etc. Indian nationals: free Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) required — 14 days per visit, valid 6 months, multiple visits. do not require a visa for Hong Kong for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Hong Kong Immigration Department) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Hong Kong visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No Online application: No

Visa-free entry

Official fee: Free

Validity: Per entry
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: On arrival
Time to approval: On arrival
Processing time: On arrival
Where to apply: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/service/travel_document/visa_free_access.html

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders for short visit/tourism

Visa-free: ~170 nationalities: 90 days — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, most of EU (UK 180 days); 30 days — Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam*, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Russia; 14 days — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar etc. Indian nationals: free Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) required — 14 days per visit, valid 6 months, multiple visits.

Required documents

Singapore passport valid at least 6 months
Return/onward ticket
Proof of adequate funds

Arrival card: None (e-channel / arrival card at counter)

Extra charges: None

Mainland China visa does not cover Hong Kong. Vietnamese need visa unless holding qualifying documents.

Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visit Visa / Entry Permit

Official fee: HK$230 per visa

Validity: Typically 3 months to enter
Max stay: Up to 90 days
Processing time: About 4 weeks
Where to apply: Hong Kong Immigration Dept online (GovHK) or via a Chinese embassy/consulate

Who needs it: Nationals not on the visa-free list (e.g. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Nigeria, mainland Chinese with certain documents) or Indians staying >14 days.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
Recent passport photo (white background)
Confirmed return/onward flight
Accommodation booking
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Form ID 1003A
Sponsor form ID 1003B if applicable
Employment / financial proof

Arrival card: None

Applications need a local sponsor in some cases.

Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) - Indian Nationals

Official fee: Free (HKD 0)

Validity: 6 months, multiple visits
Max stay: 14 days
Time to verify: Instant (real-time result)
Time to approval: Instant
Processing time: Instant
Where to apply: https://www.gov.hk/en/apps/immdes2indianparreg.htm

Who needs it: Ordinary Indian passport holders visiting or transiting HKSAR

Required documents

Indian passport valid at least 6 months
Printed and signed PAR notification slip (A4 white paper) with data exactly matching the passport

Extra charges: None

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Singapore passport holders for short visit/tourism

Hong Kong visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 180 days)	180 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Hong Kong visa — frequently asked questions

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Hong Kong, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days.

No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days.

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Hong Kong, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

The official government fee for the Visit Visa / Entry Permit is HK$230 per visa. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Visit Visa / Entry Permit: About 4 weeks. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages; Recent passport photo (white background); Confirmed return/onward flight; Accommodation booking; Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement); Form ID 1003A. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Up to 14 days per visit, with multiple visits allowed during the 6-month PAR validity.

It is completely free. Beware of third-party sites that charge a fee.

No. Singaporeans enter visa-free for up to 90 days with no registration required.

Not for direct air transit without leaving the airport transit area. Other transit generally needs PAR unless exempt.

6 months from successful registration, allowing multiple 14-day visits.

Details not matching the passport exactly, or travelling on a different passport than the one linked to the PAR.

These visa-free/PAR stays are generally not extendable; longer stays or work/study require a proper HKSAR visa.

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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.