🇲🇽MEXICO

🇭🇰HONG KONGMX-HK

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

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

Up to 90 days per visit, as granted by the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Q: Is there any online registration or ETA required before arrival?

No. Unlike Indian nationals, Mexican passport holders do not need pre-arrival registration, an eVisa, or any ETA. Just arrive with a valid passport.

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

No. Visa-free entry is for visiting only. Paid employment, study, or residence requires the appropriate visa or entry permit obtained in advance.

Q: How much does it cost?

Nothing. There is no visa or entry-permit fee for Mexican nationals visiting Hong Kong for up to 90 days.

Q: What should I show at immigration?

A valid passport, and ideally a return/onward ticket, accommodation details, and proof of sufficient funds. Officers have discretion to ask about your visit.

No visa needed. Mexican ordinary passport holders can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Holders of an ordinary Mexican passport do not need a visa or entry permit to visit Hong Kong for tourism or other short visits. Hong Kong grants Mexican nationals visa-free entry for up to 90 days per the Hong Kong Immigration Department (IMMD). No advance application, eVisa, or pre-arrival registration is required (unlike Indian nationals). Simply arrive with a valid passport. Visa-free entry is strictly for visiting purposes — no paid employment, study, or residence is allowed without the appropriate visa. Immigration officers retain full discretion to admit or refuse entry, so be ready to show onward/return tickets, accommodation details, and sufficient funds.

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.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa or entry permit required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted

from issue date

Visa fee

HKD 0

consular fee only

Processing time

None — entry granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the duration of stay (6 months recommended)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your ordinary Mexican passport is valid — at least 6 months beyond your planned departure is the safe standard.

· Before travel

/02

Book onward/return travel and accommodation

Have a confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of where you will stay. Immigration officers may ask for these.

· Recommended

/03

Prepare proof of funds and visit purpose

Carry evidence of sufficient money for your stay and a clear, honest account of your tourist plans.

· Recommended

/04

Travel to Hong Kong

No visa, eVisa, or pre-arrival registration is needed. Fly in directly with your valid passport.

· No application

/05

Clear immigration on arrival

Present your passport at the immigration counter. You will normally receive a landing slip granting up to 90 days. Hong Kong no longer stamps passports — keep the landing slip.

· At arrival

/06

Observe the visa-free conditions

Stay within 90 days. Do not work, study, or take up residence. Extend only through IMMD if you have a valid reason before your permitted stay expires.

· During stay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

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Valid ordinary Mexican passport (6+ months recommended)

required

Return or onward flight ticket

recommended

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Landing slip kept after immigration clearance

required

Travel/medical insurance

optional

Confirmed itinerary or tour plans

optional

Contact details in Hong Kong

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

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

Entry permit feeHKD 0No entry permit needed for Mexican nationals

Pre-arrival registrationHKD 0Not applicable to Mexican passport holders

Total estimateHKD 0 — HKD 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at the immigration counter

No prior application. Entry granted directly upon arrival for stays up to 90 days.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Most common reason for a short visit; fully covered by the 90-day visa-free allowance.

High

/02

Visiting family or friends

Permitted under visa-free entry as a social visit.

High

/03

Business meetings and conferences

Short-term business visits (meetings, negotiations, trade fairs) are allowed without a visa; paid local employment is not.

Medium

/04

Transit / stopover

Mexicans can also transit Hong Kong; the 90-day visa-free entry comfortably covers stopovers.

Medium

/05

Layover shopping or short leisure trips

Brief leisure stays are common and fully permitted.

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

Mexico to Hong Kong route verified

Confirmed via the Hong Kong Immigration Department that ordinary Mexican passport holders may enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism and short visits. No eVisa, visa-on-arrival, or pre-arrival registration applies.

/09 — The questions