🇵🇭PHILIPPINES

🇭🇰HONG KONGPH-HK

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

Q: How long can I stay in Hong Kong visa-free?

Up to 14 days per visit. To stay longer you must apply for a visa or entry permit from the Hong Kong Immigration Department before travelling.

Q: Do I need to fill out an arrival card?

No. Hong Kong abolished the paper arrival/departure card on 16 October 2024. You only need to present your passport at immigration.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

Your ordinary Philippine passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date in Hong Kong.

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

No. Visa-free visitors are prohibited from taking up any employment (paid or unpaid), establishing or joining a business, or studying. Doing so may lead to prosecution and entry bans.

Q: What documents might immigration ask for?

Officers may ask for your return or onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and your accommodation details in Hong Kong.

No visa needed. Philippine ordinary passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for tourism and stay up to 14 days. Holders of an ordinary Philippine passport do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong for tourism or short business trips. The Hong Kong Immigration Department grants Filipino nationals a 14-day visa-free stay. You simply present a valid passport at immigration; no advance application, arrival card, or fee is required. Your passport should be valid for at least six months on arrival, and immigration officers may ask for a return/onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Visa-free visitors must not work (paid or unpaid), run a business, or study. If you plan to stay longer than 14 days, you must apply for a visa or entry permit before travelling. As of 16 October 2024, Hong Kong abolished the paper arrival/departure card, so there is no card to fill out on arrival.

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 (visa exemption)

Maximum stay

14 days

per entry

Entries

Multiple (each visit up to 14 days)

from issue date

Visa fee

HKD 0 (no fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Per entry; passport valid 6+ months on arrival

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport eligibility

Hold an ordinary Philippine passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival in Hong Kong. The 14-day visa-free entry applies to ordinary passports, not for employment or study.

· Ordinary passport· 6+ months validity

/02

Book travel and accommodation

Arrange a confirmed return or onward ticket and a hotel or accommodation booking. Immigration officers may request these as proof of a genuine short visit.

· Return ticket· Hotel booking

/03

Prepare proof of funds

Carry evidence of adequate funds to cover your stay without working, such as bank statements, cash, or credit cards.

· Bank statement· Cash/cards

/04

Travel to Hong Kong - no arrival card

Since 16 October 2024, no paper arrival/departure card is required. Simply proceed to immigration with your passport on arrival.

· No arrival card· Since Oct 2024

/05

Clear immigration

Present your passport at the immigration counter. The officer stamps or issues a landing slip granting up to 14 days. Answer any questions about your trip honestly.

· Passport· Landing slip

/06

Observe the conditions of stay

Do not work, do business, or study. Leave Hong Kong on or before the permitted stay date. To stay longer, apply for a visa or entry permit before travelling.

· No work/study· Depart on time

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Ordinary Philippine passport valid 6+ months on arrival

required

Confirmed return or onward air ticket

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Hotel or accommodation booking / address

recommended

Travel itinerary for the visit

recommended

No arrival card needed (abolished Oct 2024)

info

Contact details / address in Hong Kong

recommended

Travel insurance

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa / entry permit feeHKD 0No visa required for stays up to 14 days

Arrival card feeHKD 0Arrival card abolished on 16 October 2024

Extension of stay (if applying beyond 14 days)HKD 230Only if you apply to extend; standard Immigration Department fee

Total estimateHKD 0 — HKD 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at immigration

No application or processing. Permission to land for up to 14 days is granted at the Hong Kong immigration counter upon presenting a valid passport.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Visiting attractions, shopping, dining, and short leisure trips are fully covered by the 14-day visa-free entry.

High

/02

Visiting family or friends

Short social visits to relatives or friends living in Hong Kong fall under visa-free entry.

High

/03

Short business meetings

Attending meetings, conferences, or negotiations is permitted, but taking up employment is not.

Medium

/04

Transit

Passing through Hong Kong en route to another destination is covered without a visa.

Medium

/05

Attending events

Concerts, exhibitions, sports, or family occasions during a short stay are 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

Philippines to Hong Kong route verified

Confirmed via the Hong Kong Immigration Department that ordinary Philippine passport holders enjoy 14-day visa-free entry for tourism. Verified that the paper arrival/departure card was abolished on 16 October 2024, so no card is required on arrival. No fee applies.

/09 — The questions