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Portugal to Hong Kong (SAR China) visa requirements

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

Up to 90 days on each visit. You may apply to the Immigration Department for an extension before your permitted stay expires if there are genuine reasons.

Q: Is there an ETA or eVisa to apply for before travelling?

No. Hong Kong does not require any electronic travel authorization or eVisa for Portuguese nationals. Entry is granted directly at the border.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply?

No. Hong Kong is not part of the Schengen area, so neither ETIAS nor the Schengen 90/180 day rule applies. The 90-day limit is per visit under Hong Kong's own rules.

Q: What documents should I carry on arrival?

A valid passport, a return or onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and your accommodation details. Immigration officers may ask to see these.

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

No. Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits only. Employment, study, or residence requires an appropriate visa obtained in advance.

No visa needed. Portuguese ordinary passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days. Holders of an ordinary Portuguese passport do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong for tourism or short visits. Under the Hong Kong Immigration Department's visa-free access scheme, Portuguese nationals may enter and stay for up to 90 days on each visit. No advance application, eVisa, or electronic travel authorization is required — Hong Kong is not part of the Schengen area, so ETIAS and the Schengen 90/180 rule do not apply. On arrival, travellers should hold a passport valid for the duration of their stay (six months is recommended), proof of onward or return travel, evidence of adequate funds, and an address in Hong Kong. The visa-free permission covers tourism and ordinary short visits only; employment, study, or residence requires a separate entry visa obtained in advance.

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

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple (visa-free on each arrival)

from issue date

Visa fee

HKD 0

consular fee only

Processing time

None — granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for stay; 6 months recommended

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your ordinary Portuguese passport is valid for the full duration of your stay; six months beyond entry is strongly recommended to avoid airline boarding issues.

· Before travel

/02

Book return or onward travel

Arrange a confirmed return or onward ticket out of Hong Kong, as immigration officers may ask to see it on arrival.

· Required document

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Have proof of sufficient funds for your stay and details of your accommodation or address in Hong Kong ready to present if requested.

· On hand

/04

Travel to Hong Kong

Fly or arrive at any Hong Kong port of entry. No visa or pre-arrival electronic authorization is required for Portuguese nationals.

· No pre-application

/05

Clear immigration

Present your passport at immigration. You will be granted visa-free stay of up to 90 days as a visitor.

· At the border

/06

Observe the 90-day limit

Do not stay beyond the granted period and do not work or study on a visit entry; apply for an extension at the Immigration Department before expiry if needed.

· During stay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Portugal -> Hong Kong (SAR China) · Visa-free entry

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Visa typeTravel date

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RecommendedOrdinary Portuguese passport valid for stay (6 months recommended)

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

required

RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RecommendedHong Kong accommodation or address details

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

recommended

OptionalTravel or medical insurance

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

optional

RecommendedItinerary or purpose-of-visit details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredNo visa application needed

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

info

RequiredDo not exceed 90 days or undertake work/study

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 — Visa-free Access Table Wikipedia — Visa requirements for Portuguese citizens

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

Entry / visit visa feeHKD 0No visa required for visa-free entry

Arrival processing feeHKD 0No fee charged on arrival

Stay extension (if applied for)HKD 230Only if you apply to extend beyond the granted period

Total estimateHKD 0 — HKD 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate

Stay of up to 90 days granted at the immigration counter with no application or fee.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure trips are fully covered by the 90-day visa-free allowance.

High

/02

Visiting friends or family

Social visits are permitted under visitor status without a visa.

High

/03

Business meetings and conferences

Attending short business meetings, negotiations, or events is allowed on a visit entry.

Medium

/04

Transit / stopover

Travellers passing through Hong Kong en route elsewhere benefit from visa-free entry.

Medium

/05

Layover city break

Extended stopovers to explore the city require no advance paperwork.

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

Portugal to Hong Kong route verified

Confirmed via the Hong Kong Immigration Department that ordinary Portuguese passport holders enjoy 90-day visa-free entry for tourism; no eVisa, ETA, or Schengen/ETIAS rule applies as Hong Kong is outside the Schengen area.

/09 — The questions