The entry requisites for the dazzling city-state, Hong Kong, are different from that of China. Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China, the other is Macau. But, Hong Kong follows its own set of immigrations rules.
Significantly, UK travellers contemplating Hong Kong holidays should be heedful of entry requirements like visa and passport related information. Additionally, tourists looking for exhaustive information on entry requirements may refer to the websites of Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Hong Kong’s Immigration Department.
Visa Tips
- Britons planning holidays to Hong Kong can stay in the city-state for six months without a visa.
- Those planning luxury holidays in Hong Kong should be mindful of not overstaying the visas as this may attract heavy penalties and at times, detentions.
Passport Tips
- As stated earlier, Britons planning luxury holidays to Hong Kong can procure a visa free stay for six months. However, it is imperative to ensure that the passports are valid for the proposed duration of your stay.
- For tourists carrying passport with less than six months validity, Hong Kong’s Immigration authorities will grant one month longer than the planned stay in the city, but only if the validity of the passport allows this.
Visits to Mainland China
British passport holders must obtain visa before entering into Mainland China via Hong Kong. Visas are not offered on arrival at the Chinese border. Failure to comply can result in a fine and possible detention.
