Appendix 12 - Countries / Territories which have Agreed to Grant Visa-free Access / Visa-on-arrival to HKSAR Passport Holders

The following countries and territories have agreed to grant visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders (as at 31 December 2019)：

Albania ^{[Remark 1]}
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia (Republic of)
Aruba
Austria ^{[Remark 2]}
Bahamas
Bahrain ^{[Remark 3]}
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium ^{[Remark 2]}
Belize
Benin
Bermuda ^{[Remark 4]}
Bolivia ^{[Remark 5]}
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana (Republic of)
Brazil (Federative Republic of)
British Virgin Islands
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria (Republic of)
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Canada ^{[Remark 6]}
Cape Verde (Republic of)
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Comoros ^{[Remark 3]}
Cook Islands ^{[Remark 3]}
Croatia (Republic of)
Curacao
Cyprus (Republic of)
Czech Republic ^{[Remark 2]}
Denmark ^{[Remark 2]}
Djibouti
Dominica (Commonwealth of)
Dominican Republic
East Timor ^{[Remark 7]}
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia ^{[Remark 2]}
Ethiopia ^{[Remark 8]}
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Faroe Islands
Fiji Islands (Republic of)
Finland ^{[Remark 2]}
France ^{[Remark 2]}
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Hemisphere and
Antarctic Lands
Germany ^{[Remark 2]}
Gibraltar
Greece ^{[Remark 2]}
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam ^{[Remark 9]}
Guyana (Republic of) ^{[Remark 10]}
Hungary ^{[Remark 2]}
Iceland ^{[Remark 2]}
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland (Republic of)
Israel
Italy ^{[Remark 2]}
Jamaica
Japan ^{[Remark 11]}
Jordan
Kazakhstan ^{[Remark 12]}
Kiribati
Korea (Republic of)
Kuwait ^{[Remark 3]}
Laos ^{[Remark 13]}
Latvia ^{[Remark 2]}
Lebanon ^{[Remark 3]}
Lesotho ^{[Remark 4]}
Liechtenstein (Principality of) ^{[Remark 2]}
Lithuania ^{[Remark 2]}
Luxembourg ^{[Remark 2]}
Madagascar ^{[Remark 3]}
Malawi (Republic of) ^{[Remark 4]}
Malaysia
Maldives ^{[Remark 4]}
Mali ^{[Remark 4]}
Malta ^{[Remark 2]}
Martinique
Mauritania ^{[Remark 4 &14]}
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Moldova (Republic of)
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique ^{[Remark 15]}
Myanmar ^{[Remark 16]}
Namibia ^{[Remark 4]}
Nepal ^{[Remark 3 & 4]}
Netherlands ^{[Remark 2]}
New Caledonia
New Zealand ^{[Remark 17]}
Niger
Niue ^{[Remark 3]}
North Macedonia (Republic of)
Northern Mariana Islands ^{[Remark 18]}
Norway ^{[Remark 2]}
Palau (Republic of) ^{[Remark 19]}
Panama (Republic of)
Papua New Guinea ^{[Remark 4]}
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie & Oeno Islands
Poland ^{[Remark 2]}
Portugal ^{[Remark 2]}
Qatar ^{[Remark 20]}
Reunion
Romania
Russia ^{[Remark 21]}
Rwanda
Saint-Barthelemy
Saint-Martin (French Overseas Territories)
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic ^{[Remark 2]}
Slovenia (Republic of) ^{[Remark 2]}
South Africa ^{[Remark 22]}
Spain ^{[Remark 2]}
St. Helena
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Maarten (Caribbean parts of
the Netherlands)
St. Vincent & the Grenadines ^{[Remark 4]}
Suriname ^{[Remark 4]}
Sweden ^{[Remark 2]}
Switzerland ^{[Remark 2]}
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo ^{[Remark 3]}
Tonga (Kingdom of) ^{[Remark 23]}
Trinidad & Tobago ^{[Remark 4]}
Tunisia (Republic of)
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu ^{[Remark 3]}
Uganda ^{[Remark 4]}
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates ^{[Remark 3]}
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan ^{[Remark 24]}
Vanuatu
Venezuela ^{[Remark 25]}
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen (Republic of)
Zambia (Republic of) ^{[Remark 4]}
Zimbabwe ^{[Remark 26]}

Notes:

The information on visa-free access or visa-on-arrival and duration of stay will generally be updated upon receipt of written notification from the receiving country / territory, and is intended for general reference only. Due to the time required for exchange of correspondences, HKSAR passport holders are advised to check with the relevant local consulate or officially recognised representatives or the nearest embassy or consular post of the country / territory concerned for accurate and up-to-date information before visiting the country / territory. The decision to approve or refuse a passenger's leave to enter a country / territory and the duration of stay given are usually determined on individual merits by the immigration authorities on arrival.

Remarks:

HKSAR passport holders may visit Albania visa-free for a stay of not more than 14 days on condition that the duration of stay does not exceed 90 days within the period of 180 days.
HKSAR passport holders do not need a visa to the Schengen area for a stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. For information on the stay period in the Schengen area, please visit the website of the European Commission:
https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/borders-and-visas/border-crossing_en
Visas will be granted upon arrival. HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the relevant embassy or consulate for detailed information before travelling.
To be determined by the competent authorities upon arrival.
According to the Embassy of Plurinational State of Bolivia in the People's Republic of China, holders of the HKSAR passports can apply for the tourist visa upon arrival in Bolivia for a stay of 30 days. For more information on the documents required and applicable fees as well as other details, HKSAR passport holders are advised to refer to the following website before travelling to Bolivia: http://www.embolchina.cn/index.php/English
According to the information provided by the Government of Canada, starting from 15 March 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals (including holders of HKSAR passport) who fly to or transit through Canada by air will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to check-in for flight. Entry requirements for other methods of travel (land, sea) have not changed. Please visit the website of the Government of Canada at Canada.ca/eTA for details and for the on-line application. In case of enquiry, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong before travelling.
HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the International Airport in Dili or Dili Sea Port.
HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.
Visa-free access to Guam took effect on 28 November 2009. HKSAR passport holders are also required to present their valid Hong Kong permanent identity cards upon arriving in Guam.
Visas could be applied upon arrival to the Republic of Guyana. Please refer to the following website for more information on the documents required and applicable fees as well as other details: https://www.minfor.gov.gy
Holders of a valid HKSAR passport enjoy visa-free access to enter Japan for the purpose of short-term visits of up to 90 days. This exemption does not apply when the visit is for purposes other than a short term visit, such as seeking employment or exercising a profession or other occupation. However, visa fees for these kinds of visits where a visa is required will be waived.
According to the information from the Chinese Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan, if HKSAR passport holders intend to stay for more than 5 days after arrival, they should register their stay with the relevant authorities of their destination within 5 days of arrival. Certain hotels in Kazakhstan are authorised to register foreigners. Before travelling, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong for detailed information.
HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at Lao International Airports or Lao International border checkpoints for tourist purpose.
HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the Nouakchott International Airport or the land border crossing checkpoint in Nouadhibou.
According to the Embassy of Mozambique in the People's Republic of China, holders of the HKSAR passports can apply for the tourist visa upon arrival at designated ports of Mozambique for a stay of 30 days. HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the relevant embassy or consulate for detailed information before travelling.
According to the Consulate General of Myanmar in Hong Kong, under the Tourist Visa Exemption Pilot Scheme of Myanmar, starting from now till 30 September 2020, HKSAR passport holders do not need a visa for visiting Myanmar for a stay of up to 30 days.
According to the information provided by the Government of New Zealand, starting from 1 October 2019, visitors and transit passengers who are eligible for visa waiver (including holders of HKSAR passport) are required to hold a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) before travelling to New Zealand. Please visit the website of the Government of New Zealand at www.immigration.govt.nz/nzeta for details and for the application arrangement. In case of enquiry, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Consulate General of New Zealand in Hong Kong before travelling.
Starting from 28 November 2009, other than a valid HKSAR passport, holders are also required to present their valid Hong Kong permanent identity cards upon arriving in the Northern Mariana Islands.
The Palau authority has reconfirmed on 24 March 2009 that holders of HKSAR passport can apply for an entry permit-on-arrival, free of charge, for a stay up to 30 days upon arrival in Palau.
According to the information from the Consulate General of State of Qatar in Hong Kong (Consulate General), HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the Doha Airport and other sea and land border points. HKSAR passport holders may also apply visas at the Consulate General prior to departure and are advised to consult the Consulate General for detailed information before travelling.
(1) Russia grants holders of HKSAR passport visa-free access up to 14 days. According to the information from the Chinese Embassy in Russia (Embassy), the duration of stay concerned should be counted starting from the date of entry. Those who fail to depart before the end of the duration of stay granted may commit an offence under the local law. For details, please refer to information of the Embassy and the website is as follows: http://ru.china-embassy.org/chn/fwzn/lsfws/zytz/t1331080.htm
(2) According to the information from the Embassy, if HKSAR passport holders intend to stay for more than 7 days after arrival, they should approach the local branch of the Federal Migration Service within 7 days of arrival for registration formalities. Most major hotels will register for their guests. Before travelling, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Consulate General of Russia in Hong Kong for detailed information.
According to the information from the Department of Home Affairs of South Africa, effective from 1 June 2015, all children under 18 years of age, travelling to or departing from South Africa must produce the birth certificate of children and, if necessary, other relevant document(s). Before travelling, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Consulate General of South Africa in Hong Kong for detailed information.
HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the international airport in the Kingdom of Tonga.
With effect from 1 January 2020, HKSAR passport holders enjoy visa-free access to visit Uzbekistan for a stay of up to 7 days upon arrival through the international airports of Uzbekistan in the presence of a return air ticket.
The Venezuelan Government has extended to HKSAR passport holders the 'Tourist Card' System, which allows Venezuelan Tourist Card holders visa-free visits to Venezuela for 90 days.
According to the information provided by the Government of Zimbabwe, Hong Kong SAR passport holders visiting Zimbabwe enjoy visa free entry up to a maximum stay of 6 months for holiday purpose. For business purpose, HKSAR passport holders enjoy a maximum of 1 month visa free entry, after which they should apply for a work permit. In case of enquiry, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Consulate General of Zimbabwe in Hong Kong before travelling.