Destination Guides
Hong Kong

 
assport/Visa
 
Passport/Visa

Yes No/1 Yes
Yes No/2 Yes
Yes No/2 Yes
Yes No/2 Yes
Yes No/3 Yes

 
Passport Note

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

 
Passports

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

 
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 Contact Addresses)

 
 
 
ontact Addresses
 
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in the UK

6 Grafton Street, London W1S 4EQ, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 9821.
Website: www.hketolondon.gov.hk

 
Hong Kong Tourism Board in the UK

6 Grafton Street, London W1S 4EQ, UK
Tel: (020) 7533 7100.
Website: www.discoverhongkong.com

 
Hong Kong Tourism Board in the USA

115 East 54th Street, Second Floor, New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: (212) 421 3382.
Website: www.discoverhongkong.com

 
 
 
ealth
 
Health

Sometimes
Sometimes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No

 
Health Care

Charges are made for all services and treatment. Visitors should take out private health insurance. Hotels have a list of government-accredited doctors. First-class Western medicine is practised. Excellent dental care is available. For emergency medical services, dial 999.

 
 
 
ublic Holidays
 

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
18-20 Feb Chinese New Year.
5 Apr Ching Ming Festival.
6 Apr Good Friday.
9 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
24 May Lord Buddha’s Birthday. 
19 Jun Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival.
1 Jul Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day.
25 Sep Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.
1 Oct National Day.
19 Oct Chung Yeung Festival.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 
7-9 Feb Chinese New Year. 
21 Mar Good Friday. 
24 Mar Easter Monday.
4 Apr Ching Ming Festival.
1 May Labour Day. 
12 May Lord Buddha’s Birthday. 
15 Jun Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival.
1 Jul Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day.
Sep* Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.
1 Oct National Day.
Oct* Chung Yeung Festival.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

* Dates to be confirmed.

 
Note

Religious festivals are timed according to the lunar calendar and variations may occur. The above represent all holidays on which banks, schools, public offices and government departments close. There are also statutory holidays on which all employees receive a day’s holiday. For further details of these dates, contact the Hong Kong Tourism Board.