Appendix 11 - 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 2024)：

1. Albania ^{[Remark 1]}
2. Andorra
3. Angola ^{[Remark 2]}
4. Anguilla
5. Antigua & Barbuda
6. Argentina
7. Armenia (Republic of)
8. Aruba
9. Austria ^{[Remark 3]}
10. Bahamas
11. Bahrain ^{[Remark 4]}
12. Barbados
13. Belarus
14. Belgium ^{[Remark 3]}
15. Belize
16. Benin
17. Bermuda ^{[Remark 5]}
18. Bolivia ^{[Remark 6]}
19. Bosnia and Herzegovina
20. Botswana (Republic of)
21. Brazil (Federative Republic of)
22. British Virgin Islands
23. Brunei Darussalam
24. Bulgaria (Republic of) ^{[Remark 3]}
25. Burkina Faso
26. Burundi
27. Canada ^{[Remark 7]}
28. Cape Verde (Republic of)
29. Caribbean Netherlands
30. Cayman Islands
31. Chile
32. Colombia
33. Comoros ^{[Remark 8]}
34. Cook Islands ^{[Remark 8]}
35. Croatia (Republic of) ^{[Remark 3]}
36. Curacao
37. Cyprus (Republic of)
38. Czech Republic ^{[Remark 3]}
39. Denmark ^{[Remark 3]}
40. Djibouti
41. Dominica (Commonwealth of)
42. Dominican Republic
43. East Timor ^{[Remark 9]}
44. Egypt
45. Estonia ^{[Remark 3]}
46. Ethiopia ^{[Remark 10]}
47. Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
48. Faroe Islands
49. Fiji Islands (Republic of)
50. Finland ^{[Remark 3]}
51. France ^{[Remark 3]}
52. French Guiana
53. French Polynesia
54. French Southern Hemisphere and Antarctic Lands
55. Georgia
56. Germany ^{[Remark 3]}
57. Gibraltar
58. Greece ^{[Remark 3]}
59. Greenland
60. Grenada
61. Guadeloupe
62. Guam ^{[Remark 11]}
63. Guyana (Republic of) ^{[Remark 12]}
64. Hungary ^{[Remark 3]}
65. Iceland ^{[Remark 3]}
66. Indonesia
67. Iran
68. Ireland (Republic of)
69. Israel ^{[Remark 13]}
70. Italy ^{[Remark 3]}
71. Jamaica
72. Japan ^{[Remark 14]}
73. Jordan
74. Kazakhstan ^{[Remark 15]}
75. Kenya ^{[Remark 16]}
76. Kiribati
77. Korea (Republic of) ^{[Remark 17]}
78. Kuwait ^{[Remark 8]}
79. Kyrgyzstan ^{[Remark 18]}
80. Laos ^{[Remark 19]}
81. Latvia ^{[Remark 3]}
82. Lebanon ^{[Remark 8]}
83. Lesotho ^{[Remark 5]}
84. Liechtenstein (Principality of) ^{[Remark 3]}
85. Lithuania ^{[Remark 3]}
86. Luxembourg ^{[Remark 3]}
87. Madagascar ^{[Remark 8]}
88. Malawi (Republic of) ^{[Remark 5]}
89. Malaysia ^{[Remark 20]}
90. Maldives ^{[Remark 5]}
91. Mali ^{[Remark 5]}
92. Malta ^{[Remark 3]}
93. Martinique
94. Mauritania ^{[Remark 5] & [Remark 21]}
95. Mauritius
96. Mayotte
97. Mexico
98. Micronesia (Federated States of)
99. Moldova (Republic of)
100. Monaco
101. Mongolia
102. Montenegro
103. Montserrat
104. Morocco
105. Mozambique ^{[Remark 22]}
106. Myanmar ^{[Remark 23]}
107. Namibia ^{[Remark 5]}
108. Nepal ^{[Remark 5] & [Remark 8]}
109. Netherlands ^{[Remark 3]}
110. New Caledonia
111. New Zealand ^{[Remark 24]}
112. Niger
113. Niue ^{[Remark 8]}
114. North Macedonia (Republic of)
115. Northern Mariana Islands ^{[Remark 25]}
116. Norway ^{[Remark 3]}
117. Oman ^{[Remark 26]}
118. Palau (Republic of) ^{[Remark 27]}
119. Panama (Republic of)
120. Papua New Guinea ^{[Remark 5]}
121. Peru
122. Philippines
123. Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie & Oeno Islands
124. Poland ^{[Remark 3]}
125. Portugal ^{[Remark 3]}
126. Qatar ^{[Remark 28]}
127. Reunion
128. Romania ^{[Remark 3]}
129. Russia ^{[Remark 29]}
130. Rwanda
131. Saint-Barthelemy
132. Saint-Martin (French Overseas Territories)
133. Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
134. Samoa
135. San Marino
136. Serbia
137. Seychelles
138. Singapore
139. Slovak Republic ^{[Remark 3]}
140. Slovenia (Republic of) ^{[Remark 3]}
141. South Africa ^{[Remark 30]}
142. Spain ^{[Remark 3]}
143. St. Helena
144. St. Kitts & Nevis
145. St. Lucia
146. St. Maarten (Caribbean parts of the Netherlands)
147. St. Vincent & the Grenadines ^{[Remark 5]}
148. Suriname ^{[Remark 5]}
149. Sweden ^{[Remark 3]}
150. Switzerland ^{[Remark 3]}
151. Tanzania
152. Thailand
153. Togo ^{[Remark 8]}
154. Tonga (Kingdom of) ^{[Remark 31]}
155. Trinidad & Tobago ^{[Remark 5]}
156. Tunisia (Republic of)
157. Türkiye
158. Turks and Caicos Islands
159. Tuvalu ^{[Remark 8]}
160. Uganda
161. Ukraine
162. United Arab Emirates ^{[Remark 8]}
163. United Kingdom ^{[Remark 32]}
164. Uruguay
165. Uzbekistan ^{[Remark 33]}
166. Vanuatu
167. Venezuela ^{[Remark 34]}
168. Wallis and Futuna
169. Yemen (Republic of)
170. Zambia (Republic of) ^{[Remark 5]}
171. Zimbabwe ^{[Remark 35]}

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 in our country for accurate and up-to-date information before visiting the country / territory. The decision to grant or refuse a passenger's permission 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. Holders of HKSAR passport can enter and stay without visa in the Republic of Albania for 90 days out of a 180-day period from the date of first entry.
2. According to the information provided by the Government of the Republic of Angola (Angola), HKSAR passport holders may visit Angola visa-free for a stay of up to 30 days and a maximum stay of 90 days per year.
3. 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://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en
4. HKSAR passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival for a stay of up to 14 days in Bahrain. HKSAR passport holders are also eligible to apply for E-visas to visit Bahrain prior to the visit. Please refer to the website https://www.evisa.gov.bh for detailed information.
5. To be determined by the competent authorities upon arrival.
6. 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: https://www.embolchina.cn/index.php/English
7. 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 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html?utm_source=slash-eta_ave&utm_medium=short-url-en&utm_campaign=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.
8. HKSAR passport holders may apply for a visa upon arrival. HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the relevant embassy or consulate for detailed information before travelling.
9. HKSAR passport holders may apply for a visa upon arrival at the International Airport in Dili or Dili Sea Port.
10. HKSAR passport holders may apply for a visa upon arrival at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.
11. 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.
12. 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: https://www.minfor.gov.gy/
13. Starting from 1 January 2025, visitors from visa-exempt countries (including holders of HKSAR passport) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) approval before entering Israel. For details, please visit the following website:- https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/. In case of enquiry, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Consulate General of Israel in the HKSAR before travelling.
14. 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.
15. Regarding the requirement of notification of arrival of a foreign citizen (including holder of HKSAR passport) to Kazakhstan, as well as about the change of residence, please visit the attached official website of Kazakhstan: https://egov.kz/cms/en/articles/exit-entry_of_foreign_nationals for details.
16. According to the information provided by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kenya (Kenya) in the HKSAR, the Government of Kenya has developed and is operating an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) System that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. Holders of HKSAR passport of all ages are required to obtain eTA prior to travel to Kenya via an online platform. Please visit the website https://www.etakenya.go.ke for details of the eTA application.
17. The Government of the Republic of Korea (Korea) previously announced that 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. With effect from 1 April 2023 until 31 December 2025, the requirement of holding K-ETA is temporarily exempted for holders of HKSAR passport. Please visit the website of the Government of Korea at https://www.k-eta.go.kr for details and the latest updated arrangement. In case of enquiry, holders of HKSAR passport are advised to consult the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong before travelling.
18. According to the information provided by the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) in the People's Republic of China, HKSAR passport holders may visit Kyrgyzstan visa-free for a stay of up to 30 days entering through Manas International Airport in Bishkek with a return air ticket and re-enter after 30 days from the date of departure from Kyrgyzstan. Foreign visitors (including HKSAR passport holders) who visit Kyrgyzstan visa-free are required to enter and depart from Kyrgyzstan through Manas International Airport in Bishkek with a return air ticket departing from Manas International Airport. In case of enquiry, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the People's Republic of China before travelling.
19. HKSAR passport holders may apply for a visa upon arrival at Lao International Airports or Lao International border checkpoints for tourist purpose.
20. According to the information provided by the Government of Malaysia, all visitors (including holders of the HKSAR passport) travelling to Malaysia are required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within three days prior to their scheduled arrival in Malaysia. For details, please visit the following website: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main. In case of enquiry, holders of the HKSAR passport are advised to consult the Consulate General of Malaysia in the HKSAR before travelling.
21. HKSAR passport holders may apply for a visa upon arrival at the Nouakchott International Airport or the land border crossing checkpoint in Nouadhibou.
22. According to the Embassy of Mozambique in the People's Republic of China, holders of the HKSAR passports may apply for the tourist visa upon arrival in Mozambique for a stay of 30 days. HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the relevant embassy or consulate for detailed information before travelling.
23. According to the information provided by the Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, starting from 11 March 2024, the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has launched Tourist Visa on Arrival for holders of the HKSAR passport as a one-year pilot scheme. Upon arrival at International Airports of the Union of Myanmar, holders of the HKSAR passport may apply tourist visa for a stay of 30 days. Holders of the HKSAR passport are advised to consult the Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in the HKSAR and visit the following website for more information before travelling: https://www.myanmarconsulatehk.org/index.php/visa/visa-on-arrival
24. 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 https://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.
25. 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.
26. According to the information from the Honorary Consulate of the Sultanate of Oman (Oman) in Hong Kong, 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.
27. The Palau authority has reconfirmed on 24 March 2009 that holders of HKSAR passport may apply for an entry permit-on-arrival, free of charge, for a stay up to 30 days upon arrival in Palau.
28. According to the information from the Consulate General of State of Qatar in Hong Kong (Consulate General), HKSAR passport holders may 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.
29. (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: https://ru.china-embassy.org/chn/fwzn/lsfws/zytz/t1331080.html.
    (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.
30. According to the information from the Department of Home Affairs of South Africa, with 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.
31. HKSAR passport holders may apply for a visa upon arrival at the international airport in the Kingdom of Tonga.
32. The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for those passengers visiting or transiting the UK, who do not currently need a visa for short stays or do not have a valid UK immigration status prior to travelling. ETA will be required for HKSAR passport holders travelling to the UK starting from 8 January 2025. For details, please visit the following website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. In case of enquiry, HKSAR passport holders are advised to consult the British Consulate General in the HKSAR before travelling.
33. 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 the third countries or a return air ticket.
34. 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.
35. 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.