1. U.S. citizen holding a U.S. passport may travel to HKSAR visa-free for a short visit or tourism and stay in HKSAR for up to 90 days.
2. U.S. citizen should obtain a visa if the intended stay in HKSAR is more than 90 days, or the purpose of visit is to work, study, establish or join in any business or to take up residence in the HKSAR before traveling to HKSAR.
3. How to apply for a HKSAR visa:
A. You may submit your application in person to Chinese Embassy/ Consulate General based on your State of residence (Locate a Visa Office that serves your state); or mail your application directly to the Immigration Department of HKSAR Government.
B. Follow the guidelines for HKSAR Visa and prepare required supporting documents with your application.
C. Processing Time: 4 weeks or more.
D. Fees and payments: If your application needs to be referred to HKSAR Immigration Department for processing, you are required to pay a Communication Fee of $20 to the Embassy/Consulate General (Click to check acceptable methods of payment) prior to submission of your application, in addition to the HKSAR visa fee which is charged once your visa is approved. Otherwise, you must pay directly to HKSAR Government as instructed.
1. Please check the visa requirements or visa-free arrangements for non-U.S. citizen by visiting the website of HKSAR Immigration Department.
2. Non-U.S. should obtain a visa if the purpose of visit is to work, study, establish or join in any business or to take up residence in the HKSAR before traveling to HKSAR.
3. How to apply for a HKSAR visa:
A. You may submit your application in person to Chinese Embassy/ Consulate General based on your State of residence (Locate a Visa Office that serves your state); or mail your application directly to the Immigration Department of HKSAR Government.
B. Follow the guidelines for HKSAR Visa and prepare required supporting documents with your application.
C. Processing Time: 4 weeks or more. (For applications not to be referred to HKSAR Immigration Department, normal Embassy/Consulate General processing times apply)
D. Fees and payments: If your application needs to be referred to HKSAR Immigration Department for processing, you are required to pay a Communication Fee of $20 to the Embassy/Consulate General (Click to check acceptable methods of payment) prior to submission of your application, in addition to the HKSAR visa fee which is charged once the visa is approved. Otherwise, you must pay directly to HKSAR Government as instructed.
Address: Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2824 1212
Fax: (852) 2824 1133
Website: www.immd.gov.hk