🇫🇷FRANCE

🇭🇰HONG KONGFR-HK

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

Q: How long can I stay in Hong Kong without a visa?

Up to 90 days per entry. The permitted period is granted by the immigration officer on arrival.

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

No. Hong Kong is a separate immigration zone. Travelling to mainland China requires a separate Chinese visa.

Q: Do I need to apply for ETIAS or anything online before arriving?

No. Hong Kong is not part of the Schengen area and has no ETA/ETIAS system for French nationals. You simply arrive with your passport.

Q: Can I work in Hong Kong on visa-free entry?

No. Visa-free entry is for visits only. Employment, business establishment, or study requires the appropriate visa.

Q: What documents should I carry on arrival?

A valid passport, an onward or return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and your accommodation details.

No visa needed. French ordinary passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. French (FR) ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong for tourism or short business visits. Under Hong Kong's visa-free arrangement, France is on the 90-day list, so travellers may stay up to 90 days per entry without applying in advance. Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China, not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply when entering Hong Kong. You simply arrive with a passport valid for the duration of your stay (6 months recommended), proof of onward/return travel, and adequate funds. The visa-free permission does not allow paid or unpaid work, business establishment, or study. Note that a separate visa is required for mainland China — Hong Kong 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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (no application required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple (per arrival)

from issue date

Visa fee

HKD 0

consular fee only

Processing time

None — entry granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for stay; 6 months recommended

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport validity

Ensure your French ordinary passport is valid for the duration of your stay. Six months' validity beyond arrival is recommended and required by some airlines.

· Before booking

/02

Book onward or return travel

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

· Proof of exit

/03

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Have evidence of adequate funds to cover your stay and details of where you will be staying (hotel booking or host address).

· Supporting documents

/04

Arrive and clear immigration

On arrival at Hong Kong International Airport or other entry point, present your passport. No visa or pre-arrival form is needed; the officer grants visa-free entry of up to 90 days.

· At the border

/05

Keep your landing slip

Hong Kong issues a small landing slip (no passport stamp). Keep it as proof of your authorised stay and date of entry.

· On entry

/06

Respect the conditions of stay

Do not work, run a business, or study. Depart before your permitted 90 days expire, or apply for an extension from the Immigration Department if eligible.

· During stay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

French ordinary passport valid for stay (6 months recommended)

required

At least one blank passport page

recommended

Confirmed onward or return ticket

required

Proof of adequate funds for the stay

required

Accommodation details (hotel or host address)

recommended

Travel insurance covering Hong Kong

recommended

Separate visa if continuing to mainland China

conditional

Keep the landing slip issued on arrival

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa feeHKD 0No visa is required for visa-free entry

Entry/landing feeHKD 0No fee charged on arrival

Extension of stay (if applied for)HKD 230Only if you apply to extend beyond 90 days at the Immigration Department

Total estimateHKD 0 — HKD 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free on arrival

Immediate at the border

Entry granted directly by the immigration officer on arrival; no application, no advance processing.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure visits to Hong Kong are fully covered by the 90-day visa-free arrangement.

High

/02

Business meetings and conferences

Attending meetings, negotiations, or trade fairs is permitted; paid employment is not.

Medium

/03

Visiting friends and relatives

Social and family visits are allowed within the visa-free stay.

Medium

/04

Transit and stopover

Travellers passing through or stopping over en route to other destinations enter visa-free.

Medium

/05

Short courses and seminars

Brief non-credit attendance may be allowed, but formal study requires a student 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

France to Hong Kong route verified

Confirmed via the Hong Kong Immigration Department that French ordinary passport holders remain eligible for 90 days visa-free entry. No application, fee, or pre-arrival registration required. Hong Kong is not in the Schengen area, so ETIAS does not apply.

/09 — The questions