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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Hong Kong (SAR China) visa requirements

No traditional visa needed — complete the free online Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents before you fly. It is valid 2 months, allows 2 entries, and up to 30 days stay per entry. Ordinary Taiwan passport holders who are Chinese residents of Taiwan (born in Taiwan, or born elsewhere but previously admitted to Hong Kong as a Taiwan resident) do not need a conventional visa for a short tourist visit to Hong Kong. Instead they must obtain a free online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) through the Hong Kong Immigration Department before departure. Approval is instant; you print the notification slip and present it with your Taiwan passport on arrival. The registration is valid for two months, permits two entries, and allows a stay of up to 30 days on each landing. When it expires or both entries are used, you simply re-register online at no cost. Travellers who cannot meet PAR eligibility (e.g. holding travel documents from authorities outside Taiwan) must instead apply for a visit visa/entry permit; the current official fee table lists HKD 330 for a one-entry permit under non-specified schemes. Holders of a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents may alternatively enter using that document.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISM2 ENTRIES PER REGISTRATIONLast verified 2026-07-01
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-07-01
Visa type
Pre-arrival Registration (online, free) — functions like an ETA
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
2 entries per registration
from issue date
Visa fee
Free (HKD 0)
consular fee only
Processing time
Instant (automated, online)
standard track
Validity
2 months from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you are eligible for Pre-arrival Registration
You must be a Chinese resident of Taiwan, born in Taiwan or previously admitted to Hong Kong as a Taiwan resident, and not hold travel documents issued by authorities outside Taiwan (a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents or HKSAR Entry Permit is allowed).
· Eligibility
/02
Check your Taiwan passport validity
Your Taiwan re-entry travel document (passport) must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of registration and on arrival in Hong Kong.
· 6-month rule
/03
Complete the online Pre-arrival Registration
Go to the Hong Kong Immigration Department e-Service, enter your details exactly as they appear on your Taiwan passport, and set an identification question. The system processes the application automatically and shows the result instantly.
· Online· Instant
/04
Print the Registration Notification Slip
Print the slip on plain A4 white paper, verify all information matches your travel document, and sign it. Re-print it anytime via the 'View / Print Registration Notification Slip' function.
· A4 paper
/05
Travel and clear immigration
Present your valid Taiwan passport and the signed notification slip at the Hong Kong border. Be ready to show onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and a genuine purpose of visit.
· At the border
/06
Re-register when needed
Once the registration expires or both entries are used, simply submit a new free registration online for another 2-month, 2-entry validity period.
· Renewal
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredTaiwan passport valid for at least 6 months
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPrinted and signed Pre-arrival Registration notification slip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedTaiwan national ID card (data must match the registration)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredConfirmed return or onward 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
RecommendedHotel booking or address of stay in Hong Kong
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RequiredGenuine tourist / short-visit purpose (no work or study)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredStay within 30 days per entry
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
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 sourcesHK Immigration Department — Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan ResidentsHK Immigration Department — Guidance Notes ID(E)1016 for Taiwan Residents (PDF)HK Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements
Application link included: HK Immigration Department — Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Pre-arrival RegistrationHKD 0Free of charge via the official Immigration Department e-Service
Visit visa / entry permit (only if not PAR-eligible)HKD 330One-entry permit fee under the official fee table; multiple-entry permits cost more
Total estimateHKD 0 — HKD 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online Pre-arrival Registration
Instant
Automated online system returns the result immediately; print the notification slip right away.
Visit visa / entry permit (fallback)
About 4 weeks
Only for travellers ineligible for PAR; lodged via an authorised airline or the Immigration Department.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and sightseeing
Short leisure trips are the most common reason Taiwan residents visit Hong Kong, all covered by the 30-day visitor allowance.
High
/02
Visiting family and friends
Social visits to relatives or friends resident in Hong Kong fall within the visitor category.
High
/03
Business meetings and short trips
Attending meetings, conferences or negotiations is permitted as a visitor, but paid employment is not.
Medium
/04
Transit and stopovers
Many travellers pass through Hong Kong en route to other destinations and use the registration for a short stopover.
Medium
/05
Shopping and dining trips
Quick cross-border trips for shopping or cuisine are popular and fully covered by the visitor stay.
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
2026-07-01
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-29
Codex checked Taiwan to Hong Kong visitor rules
Codex checked official Hong Kong Immigration Department sources on 2026-06-29; confirmed eligible Taiwan residents still use free online Pre-arrival Registration valid 2 months for 2 entries and up to 30 days per stay, added checked-date, and updated the fallback one-entry visit visa/entry permit fee to HKD 330.
2026-05-30
Taiwan to Hong Kong route verified
Confirmed against the Hong Kong Immigration Department that ordinary Taiwan passport holders eligible as Chinese residents of Taiwan use the free online Pre-arrival Registration — valid 2 months, 2 entries, up to 30 days per stay. No fee and no policy change identified.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong?—
No conventional visa is required for eligible Taiwan residents. You complete the free online Pre-arrival Registration before you travel, which functions like an ETA.
How long can I stay in Hong Kong?+
How much does the Pre-arrival Registration cost?+
How many times can I enter on one registration?+
What if I cannot use Pre-arrival Registration?+
Does the registration guarantee entry?+
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