🇹🇼TAIWAN

🇭🇰HONG KONGTW-HK

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

Q: How long can I stay in Hong Kong?

Up to 30 days on each entry under the visitor status granted by the Pre-arrival Registration.

Q: How much does the Pre-arrival Registration cost?

It is completely free — there is no government fee or service charge.

Q: How many times can I enter on one registration?

The registration is valid for two months and allows two entries. After it expires or both entries are used, you can re-register online for free.

Q: What if I cannot use Pre-arrival Registration?

Travellers who do not meet PAR eligibility (for example, those holding travel documents from authorities outside Taiwan) must apply for a visit visa/entry permit, which carries a HKD 230 fee. Holders of a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents may use that document instead.

Q: Does the registration guarantee entry?

No. The notification slip does not guarantee admission; you must still satisfy immigration officers with valid documents, onward travel, sufficient funds and a genuine purpose of visit.

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. Holders of a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents may alternatively enter using that document.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISM2 ENTRIES PER REGISTRATIONLast 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

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

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Taiwan passport valid for at least 6 months

required

Printed and signed Pre-arrival Registration notification slip

required

Taiwan national ID card (data must match the registration)

recommended

Confirmed return or onward ticket

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Hotel booking or address of stay in Hong Kong

recommended

Genuine tourist / short-visit purpose (no work or study)

required

Stay within 30 days per entry

required

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/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 230Applies only to travellers who cannot use Pre-arrival Registration

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

2026-05-30

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?+

/11 — Passport tools