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Passport and Visa in Hong Kong

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No/2
British Yes Yes No/1
Canadian Yes Yes No/2
Other EU Yes Yes No/3
USA Yes Yes No/2
Passports: 

Passport valid for at least six months after the period of intended visit required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

All visitors must show evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay.

Visas: 

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) 1. British Citizens for stays of up to 180 days (British Overseas Citizens, British Subjects, British Protected Persons and nationals of British Dependent Territories may stay for up to 90 days);
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Canada and USA for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) 3. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 90 days (except 1. British citizens for stays of up to 180 days).

Visa note: 

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

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