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Canada to Hong Kong (SAR China) visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay visa-free?

Up to 90 days per entry. This is the maximum; immigration officers may grant a shorter period at their discretion.

Q: How much does it cost?

Nothing. There is no visa fee and no arrival fee for visits of up to 90 days.

Q: Does visa-free entry to Hong Kong also cover mainland China?

No. Hong Kong and mainland China have separate immigration systems. You must obtain a Chinese visa in advance to enter the mainland.

Q: What do I need to show on arrival?

A passport valid at least one month beyond departure, an onward or return ticket, and evidence of adequate funds for your stay.

Q: Can I work or study on a visa-free visit?

No. Visitors may not take up employment (paid or unpaid), establish or join a business, or enrol as a student. These require an appropriate visa.

No visa needed. Canadian ordinary passport holders can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Canadian citizens holding an ordinary passport do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong for tourism or short business and may stay for up to 90 days per entry. This is confirmed by both the Hong Kong Immigration Department and the Government of Canada's travel advisory. No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival is required. Your passport should be valid for at least one month beyond your intended departure date, and you should be able to show an onward or return ticket and adequate funds for your stay. The 90 days is a ceiling, not a guarantee — immigration officers have discretion to grant a shorter period on arrival, and entry can be refused. Visitors may not work (paid or unpaid), run a business, or study. If you plan to continue to mainland China, you must obtain a separate Chinese visa in advance, as Hong Kong's visa-free entry does not cover the mainland.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

CAD 0

consular fee only

Processing time

None — entry granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 1 month beyond departure

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport validity

Ensure your ordinary Canadian passport is valid for at least one month beyond your planned departure date from Hong Kong. Airlines may apply stricter rules, so allow extra margin.

· Before booking

/02

Book onward or return travel

Hold a confirmed onward or return ticket. Immigration may ask to see it on arrival, unless you are transiting directly to mainland China or Macao.

· Proof of onward travel

/03

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Be ready to show adequate funds for your stay and details of where you are staying. No fixed amount is published, but card statements or a hotel booking suffice.

· Funds· Accommodation

/04

Complete any required arrival declaration

Follow current airline and Hong Kong arrival procedures. No visa application is needed; you are admitted at the immigration counter.

· On arrival

/05

Clear immigration at the port of entry

Present your passport at the e-channel or counter. The officer grants a visa-free stay of up to 90 days at their discretion.

· Up to 90 days

/06

Apply for a separate visa if extending or going to mainland China

To stay beyond 90 days, work, study, or travel onward to mainland China, obtain the appropriate visa in advance from the relevant authority.

· If staying longer· Mainland China

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredOrdinary Canadian passport valid 1+ month beyond departure

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredOnward or return ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of adequate funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedAccommodation details / hotel booking

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredStay within the 90-day visa-free limit

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedTravel insurance covering the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalSeparate Chinese visa if continuing to mainland China

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RequiredNo work, business operation, or study activities

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesHong Kong Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements Hong Kong Immigration Department — Visit/Transit Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories for Hong Kong

Application link included: Hong Kong Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa feeCAD 0No visa required for visits up to 90 days

Entry / arrival feeCAD 0No fee charged on arrival

Extension of stay (if needed)HKD 230Only if applying to extend beyond the visa-free period

Total estimateCAD 0 — CAD 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at immigration

No application or fee; admitted at the counter for up to 90 days.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure trips of up to 90 days are fully covered by visa-free entry.

High

/02

Short business visits and meetings

Attending meetings, conferences, or negotiations is permitted visa-free for up to 90 days.

Medium

/03

Visiting friends and relatives

Social and family visits fall within the visa-free allowance.

Medium

/04

Transit / stopover

Travelers passing through Hong Kong en route elsewhere are admitted without a visa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-21

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-21

Canada to Hong Kong route re-checked

Verified Hong Kong Immigration Department, GovHK, Government of Canada and the Chinese Consulate-General in Toronto guidance: Canadian ordinary passport holders remain visa-free for short visits to Hong Kong for up to 90 days; work, study, residence or mainland China travel require separate authorization.

2026-05-30

Canada to Hong Kong route verified

Confirmed via the Hong Kong Immigration Department and the Government of Canada travel advisory that Canadian ordinary passport holders remain eligible for 90 days visa-free entry for tourism. No policy change; entry conditions (onward ticket, funds, passport validity) reconfirmed.

/09 — The questions