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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit Hong Kong?

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 2026-05-30
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.
Canada (PR)Living in Canada as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
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

8 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 8 complete
Ordinary Canadian passport valid 1+ month beyond departure
required
Onward or return ticket
required
Proof of adequate funds for the stay
recommended
Accommodation details / hotel booking
recommended
Stay within the 90-day visa-free limit
required
Travel insurance covering the trip
recommended
Separate Chinese visa if continuing to mainland China
conditional
No work, business operation, or study activities
required
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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 0CAD 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/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
2026-05-30
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

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa for Hong Kong?
No. Canadian ordinary passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for tourism or short business and stay up to 90 days per entry.
How long can I stay visa-free?+
How much does it cost?+
Does visa-free entry to Hong Kong also cover mainland China?+
What do I need to show on arrival?+
Can I work or study on a visa-free visit?+
/11 — Passport tools

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