Visa policy of Hong Kong

The Government of Hong Kong allows citizens of specific countries/territories to travel to Hong Kong for tourism for periods ranging from 7 to 180 days without having to obtain a visa.
Citizens of all countries require visas to undertake other activities, such as study, employment, or operation of a business, unless they have the right to land or right of abode in Hong Kong. Under the one country, two systems policy, Hong Kong maintains its immigration and visa policy independently from China.


Types of Visa

1.    Visit
-          Visit/Transit
-          Working Holiday
-          HKSAR Travel Pass
-          APEC Business Travel Card
-          Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents

2.    Study
-          Students

3.    Employment / Investment
-          General Employment Policy (GEP)
-          Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)
-          Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)
-          Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents
-          Investment as Entrepreneurs
-          Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)
-          Training
-          Foreign Domestic Helpers
-          Imported Workers

4.    Residence
-          Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)
-          Dependants
-          Certificate of Entitlement (COE)