Visa Information

In general, all visitors to Hong Kong must have a passport that is valid for at least one month after the period of their intended stay in Hong Kong.

Nationals of most countries do not require a visa to enter Hong Kong for tourism and can stay for periods varying from seven to 180 days, depending on nationality. If you are unsure about your status, please check with any Chinese embassy or consulate. You can also find further details about visa requirements on the Immigration Department website. In particular, you may refer to Item 12 of Part II to find more information on the visa requirements for different foreign countries / territories.

With effect from 28 December 2021, the Immigration Department has introduced electronic services for visa applications to allow applicants to complete the entire process of visa-related applications online. Please click here or view this video for more details.

In order to ensure that you receive your visa in time for the 8th ICAC Symposium on 22-24 May 2024, you are advised to start your visa application process as soon as possible.

Regarding entry arrangements for Mainland, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Residents, please click here for more details.

If you have any questions, please contact the Symposium Secretariat at symposium@icac.org.hk.