The following countries and territories have agreed to grant visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders (as at 31 December 2022)：

Note(s):

• 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.

Remark(s):

1. 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.
2. 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
3. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival. HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the relevant embassy or consulate for detailed information before travelling.
4. To be determined by the competent authorities upon arrival.
5. 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
6. 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 6.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.
7. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the International Airport in Dili or Dili Sea Port.
8. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.
9. 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.
10. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa 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: http://www.minfor.gov.gy/
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the Republic of Kenya (Kenya). Besides, HKSAR passport holders can also apply online for an e-visa for travelling to Kenya through the website of the Government of Kenya at https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke.
14. According to the information provided by the Government of the Republic of Korea (Korea), starting from 1 July 2022, visa-free passport holders (including holders of HKSAR passport) should hold a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) before boarding aircrafts or ships bound for Korea. Please visit the website of the Government of Korea at http://www.k-eta.go.kr for details and consult the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong before travelling.
15. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at Lao International Airports or Lao international border checkpoints for tourist purpose only.
16. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the Nouakchott International Airport or the land border crossing checkpoint in Nouadhibou.
17. According to the Embassy of Mozambique in the People's Republic of China, holders of the HKSAR passports can apply for a tourist visa upon arrival in Mozambique for a stay of up to 30 days. HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the relevant embassy or consulate for detailed information before travelling.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. According to the information from the Honorary Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman (Oman), HKSAR passport holders may visit Oman visa-free for a stay of up to 10 days upon arrival with a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and a return air ticket. HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the relevant embassy or consulate for detailed information before travelling.
21. 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 of up to 30 days upon arrival in Palau.
22. 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.
23. (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.
24. 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.
25. According to the information provided by the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Hong Kong, the visa free entry for holders of HKSAR passport has been extended from up to 30 days to 45 days. The arrangement is effective from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023.
26. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival at the international airport in the Kingdom of Tonga.
27. With effect from 1 March 2021, HKSAR passport holders enjoy visa-free access to visit Uzbekistan for a stay of up to 10 days upon arrival in the presence of an air ticket to a third country or a return air ticket.
28. 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.
29. According to the information provided by the Government of Zimbabwe, HKSAR passport holders visiting Zimbabwe enjoy visa free entry of 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.