# 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Hong Kong from VisaPassage.
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16 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hong Kong Visit Visa / Entry Permit | Visa-free · typically eligible | 180 days | HK$330 | — | — |

- **Hong Kong Visit Visa / Entry Permit** — Key documents: Application form ID 1003A, Passport / travel document, Photograph, Proof of funds · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hong Kong Entry Visa / Permit for Study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$230 | — | 42 days |
| Hong Kong Entry for Training | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | HK$330 | — | 28 days |

- **Hong Kong Entry Visa / Permit for Study** — Key documents: Application form ID 995A, Passport / travel document, School acceptance letter, Proof of financial support, Photograph · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Study in the admitted programme; extensions tied to the course. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Dependants may study; dependants of students may not work without prior permission. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Entry for Training** — Key documents: Application form ID 992A, Passport / travel document, Training contract, Sponsor's written guarantee, Training programme details, Company standing proof · Rights: Work: Activity is limited to the approved training programme, not open-market employment. · Family: Spouse/civil partner and unmarried children under 18 may accompany the trainee. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs (GEP); StartmeupHK | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Hong Kong Technical Professionals Stream (under GEP and ASMTP) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | 28 days |
| Hong Kong Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | 14 days |
| Hong Kong General Employment Policy (GEP) - Professionals | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | 28 days |
| Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | 28 days |

- **Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs (GEP); StartmeupHK** — Entrepreneurs joining or establishing a business assessed to substantially benefit Hong Kong's economy (favourable treatment for startups backed by government-supported programmes such as the StartmeupHK Venture Programme) get an initial stay of up to 3 years; no fixed minimum capital. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Technical Professionals Stream (under GEP and ASMTP)** — Key documents: Application form, Passport / travel document, Skilled-trade qualification proof, Employment contract, Employer supporting letter, Business Registration Certificate · Rights: Work: Work limited to the approved trade; changing trade is not permitted. · Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Dependants may work and study; must depart within 2 months if employment ends. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)** — Key documents: Application form ID 996A, Passport / travel document, Graduation proof, Photograph · Rights: Work: Recent graduates may take and change any employment freely. · Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse/civil partner and unmarried children under 18 may work and study. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong General Employment Policy (GEP) - Professionals** — Key documents: Application form ID 990A, Passport / travel document, Proof of academic qualifications, Proof of work experience, Employment contract, Business Registration Certificate, Proof of company standing · Rights: Work: Work permitted for the sponsoring employer; changing employer needs approval. · Study: Holder and dependants may study without separate permission. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse/civil partner and unmarried children under 18 may work and study. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)** — Key documents: Application form ID 990B, PRC travel document / ID, Exit/consent letter, Proof of qualifications, Employment contract, Business Registration Certificate, Proof of company standing · Rights: Work: Work permitted for the sponsoring employer; change of employer needs approval. · Study: Holder and dependants may study without separate permission. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse/civil partner and unmarried children under 18 may work and study. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | — |
| Hong Kong Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | 28 days |

- **Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES)** — Key documents: Net asset assessment, Passport / travel document, Proof of qualifying investment, Application form, Financial statements, Photograph · Rights: Work: Entrant is not subject to an employment condition while the investment is held. · Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Dependants may work and study. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs** — Key documents: Application form ID 999A, Passport / travel document, Business plan, Proof of academic qualifications, Financial statements, Company records · Rights: Work: May run and work in the sponsored business. · Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Dependants may work and study. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hong Kong Working Holiday Scheme | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | HK$330 | — | — |

- **Hong Kong Working Holiday Scheme** — Key documents: Application form, Passport, Proof of maintenance funds, Insurance, Photograph · Rights: Work: Temporary work allowed with per-employer duration limits varying by nationality. · Study: Short study or training courses permitted, with duration limits by nationality. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hong Kong Entry for Residence as Dependants | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$330 | — | 42 days |

- **Hong Kong Entry for Residence as Dependants** — Key documents: Application form ID 997A, Passport / travel document, Proof of relationship, Sponsor's status proof, Sponsor's financial standing, Proof of accommodation, Photograph · Rights: Work: Dependants of PRs/settled residents and employment/talent entrants may work; dependants of students need prior permission. · Study: All dependants may study without prior permission. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse/partner, unmarried children under 18, and parents 60+ (PR sponsors only). · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | — |
| Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$600 | — | 28 days |
| Hong Kong Unconditional Stay / Right to Land | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$330 | — | — |
| Hong Kong Right of Abode (Permanent Residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | HK$0 | — | 90 days |

- **Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)** — Key documents: Application form ID 981A, Passport / travel document, Academic qualification documents, Work experience proof, Proof of financial means · Rights: Work: May take or change employment, or run a business, without sector restriction. · Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse/civil partner and unmarried children under 18 may join; stay linked to sponsor. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS)** — Key documents: Online application, Passport / travel document, Degree certificate, Photograph · Rights: Work: No job offer needed; free to take and change employment or run a business. · Study: Holder and dependants may study. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Dependants enjoy unrestricted work and study rights. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Unconditional Stay / Right to Land** — Key documents: Declaration for unconditional stay, Hong Kong ID card, Travel document, Proof of residence history · Rights: Work: No condition of stay; free to live, work and study without restriction. · Study: No restriction on study. · Residency after 7 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk
- **Hong Kong Right of Abode (Permanent Residence)** — Key documents: Application for verification of eligibility, Hong Kong ID card, Travel document, Proof of continuous residence · Rights: Work: No condition of stay; free to work or run any business. · Study: No restriction on study. · Residency: This is permanent-resident status itself. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immd.gov.hk

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