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

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Hong Kong. Vietnam is not on Hong Kong's visa-free list, so you must obtain a visit visa from the Hong Kong Immigration Department before you travel. Holders of an ordinary Vietnam passport cannot enter Hong Kong visa-free for tourism. While nationals of around 170 countries enjoy visa-free entry of 7 to 180 days, Vietnam is not among them. Vietnamese travellers must apply for and obtain a visit visa from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Immigration Department before departure — there is no visa on arrival and no eVisa/pre-arrival registration shortcut for Vietnamese nationals. A first-time single-journey visit visa typically authorises a stay of up to 7 days. Since October 2023 the criteria for multiple-journey (multiple-entry) visit visas have been relaxed for Vietnamese travellers with a clean travel history: these visas can be valid for 2 to 3 years and allow stays of up to 14 days per visit. Applications can be lodged through the Immigration Department's online e-Visa platform, by post, or via the nearest Chinese diplomatic/consular mission, and usually take around four weeks to process. Travellers joining a tour group through a licensed Hong Kong travel agent are normally processed in about two weeks.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE 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
Visit visa (entry permit) — required in advance
Maximum stay
Up to 7 days (single journey); up to 14 days per visit on a multiple-journey visa
per entry
Entries
Single journey, or multiple journey (2-3 year validity)
from issue date
Visa fee
HK$330 (single journey) / HK$670-1,350 (multiple journey)
consular fee only
Processing time
About 4 weeks (around 2 weeks via licensed HK tour agent)
standard track
Validity
Visa must be used within the stated validity; multiple-journey up to 2-3 years
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
Vietnam is not on Hong Kong's visa-free list, so an ordinary Vietnam passport holder must obtain a visit visa before travelling. Do not book non-refundable travel until you understand the process.
· Visa required· Apply before departure
/02
Prepare your documents
Gather a passport valid for the duration of stay, a completed application form (ID 1003A) and sponsorship form (ID 1003B if applicable), recent photo, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds, and a return/onward ticket.
· Form ID 1003A· Passport + photo
/03
Submit the application
Apply online through the Immigration Department e-Visa platform, by post to the Immigration Department, or through the nearest Chinese diplomatic/consular mission. Tour-group travellers can apply via a licensed Hong Kong travel agent.
· Online e-Visa· Post / consulate
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay HK$330 for a single-journey visit visa, or HK$670 (1 year) / HK$1,350 (3 years) for a multiple-journey visa. Fees are payable on collection/approval.
· HK$330 single· Multiple HK$670+
/05
Wait for processing
Allow about four weeks for a standard application, or roughly two weeks if applying through a licensed Hong Kong tour agent. Apply well ahead of your trip.
· ~4 weeks· Apply early
/06
Travel and enter Hong Kong
Carry the printed e-Visa / visa label and supporting documents. Present them at immigration; do not engage in employment or business beyond the visit conditions. Observe the stay limit granted (7 or 14 days).
· Carry printed visa· Respect stay limit
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Ordinary Vietnam passport valid for the duration of stay
required
Completed application form ID 1003A
required
Sponsorship form ID 1003B (if sponsored)
conditional
Recent passport-sized photograph
required
Confirmed return / onward air ticket
required
Proof of accommodation in Hong Kong
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
Travel itinerary / purpose of visit
recommended
Visa fee payment (HK$330 and up)
required
Printed copy of approved e-Visa to carry on arrival
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-journey visit visaHK$330Standard tourist visa, stay up to 7 days
Multiple-journey visa (1 year)HK$670For frequent travellers with clean travel history
Multiple-journey visa (3 years)HK$1,350Up to 14 days per visit
Extension / change of condition of stayHK$330Only if extending an existing permitted stay
Total estimateHK$330 — HK$1,350incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard application (online / post / consulate)
About 4 weeks
Apply directly to the Immigration Department via the e-Visa platform, by post, or through a Chinese diplomatic mission.
Tour group via licensed HK travel agent
About 2 weeks
Applications submitted through a licensed Hong Kong travel agent for group tours are processed faster.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Vietnam is not on the visa-free list
Around 170 nationalities enter Hong Kong visa-free, but Vietnam is excluded, so a visit visa is mandatory.
High
/02
No visa on arrival
Hong Kong does not grant visa on arrival to Vietnamese nationals; the visa must be approved before boarding.
High
/03
No eVisa/pre-arrival registration shortcut for Vietnam
Pre-arrival registration applies to other nationalities; Vietnamese travellers must apply through the standard visit-visa process.
Medium
/04
Stay limits apply
Single-journey visas usually allow 7 days; multiple-journey visas allow up to 14 days per visit, so plan trip length accordingly.
Medium
/05
Processing takes weeks
Standard processing is about four weeks, so last-minute trips are not feasible without advance planning.
Medium
/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
Vietnam to Hong Kong route verified
Confirmed against the Hong Kong Immigration Department that Vietnam ordinary passport holders require a visit visa (no visa-free or visa-on-arrival). Verified fees (HK$330 single / HK$670-1,350 multiple) and the relaxed multiple-journey visa rules in effect since October 2023 (2-3 year validity, up to 14 days per visit).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Vietnamese passport holder visit Hong Kong without a visa?—
No. Vietnam is not on Hong Kong's visa-free list, so an ordinary Vietnam passport holder must obtain a visit visa before travelling.
Is there a visa on arrival for Vietnamese travellers in Hong Kong?+
How long can I stay in Hong Kong with a visit visa?+
How much does a Hong Kong visit visa cost?+
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