Hong Kong passport → United Kingdom

Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Visa-free entry180 days

Hong Konger passport holders can visit the United Kingdom without a visa for up to 180 days.

Official entry rules: gov.uk

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (180 days).

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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United Kingdom at a glance

Capital: London
Currency: British pound (GBP)
Languages: English
Calling code: +44
Region: Northern Europe

Read the United Kingdom travel guide →

Buckingham Palace

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United Kingdom for other passports

Hong KongVisa-free180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaeTA180 days

Nearby in Northern Europe for Hong Konger passport holders

DenmarkVisa-free90 days
EstoniaVisa-free90 days
FinlandVisa-free90 days
IcelandVisa-free90 days
IrelandVisa-free90 days
LatviaVisa-free90 days
LithuaniaVisa-free90 days
NorwayVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Hong Konger passport holders can visit the United Kingdom without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can Hong Konger citizens stay in the United Kingdom?

Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Hong Konger citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Kingdom?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Hong Konger citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Hong Kong passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.