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Vietnam to Hong Kong (SAR China) visa requirements

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a Hong Kong visit visa before travelling. Vietnam is listed as visa-required for visits to Hong Kong, while Vietnamese diplomatic and official passport holders have a separate 14-day visa-free concession. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders cannot enter Hong Kong visa-free for tourism, family visits, transit through immigration, or permitted short business visits. Hong Kong Immigration lists Vietnam as visa-required for visits, with a footnote that only diplomatic and official passport holders may visit visa-free for up to 14 days; direct airside transit without leaving the airport is treated separately. Apply for a visit visa / entry permit before travelling through the Immigration Department's online e-Visa service, by post or local sponsor, or through the nearest Chinese diplomatic/consular mission or Chinese Visa Application Service Center where applicable. Standard visit/transit visa applications normally take about four weeks once all required documents are received; tour-group applications from Vietnamese nationals submitted through licensed Hong Kong travel agents are normally processed in about two weeks. Visitor status covers leisure, family/social visits, transit, and limited business-related activities such as meetings, seminars, contracts, tenders, product orientation, and eligible trade-fair participation, but it does not permit employment, study, residence, or establishing/joining a business. A standard single-journey stay is set by the approved e-Visa/visa label and landing permission; eligible frequent Vietnamese visitors may apply for multiple-journey visit visas for travel or business, now with validity up to three years and a stay of not more than 14 days per journey.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-07-01
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 2026-07-01
Visa type
Visit visa / entry permit — required before travel
Maximum stay
As granted on the visa/e-Visa and landing permission; multiple-journey visas allow not more than 14 days per journey
per entry
Entries
Single, double, triple, or multiple as granted; eligible frequent travellers can apply for multiple-journey visas up to 3 years
from issue date
Visa fee
HK$330 ordinary visa; HK$670 / HK$1,350 for 1-year / 3-year multiple-entry entry permits where that fee class applies
consular fee only
Processing time
About 4 weeks standard; around 2 weeks for eligible tour-group applications via licensed Hong Kong travel agents
standard track
Validity
Use within the validity printed on the visa/e-Visa; eligible multiple-journey visit visas can be valid up to 3 years
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm the visa requirement
Vietnam is listed as visa-required for Hong Kong visits. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders should obtain a visit visa / entry permit before travelling; only diplomatic and official passports have the separate 14-day visa-free concession.
· Visa required· Apply before travel
/02
Prepare your documents
Complete form ID 1003A and, if sponsored, ID 1003B. Prepare a valid Vietnamese passport with adequate returnability, recent photo, travel purpose evidence, itinerary or flight information, onward/return travel unless transiting to Mainland China or Macao, and proof of funds.
· ID 1003A· Passport + evidence
/03
Choose the application channel
Apply online through Hong Kong's visit/transit e-Visa service, by post or through a local Hong Kong sponsor, or through the nearest Chinese diplomatic/consular mission or Visa Application Service Center where applicable. Tour-group travellers may apply through a licensed Hong Kong travel agent.
· Online e-Visa· Post / mission / agent
/04
Pay the applicable fee
The Immigration Department fee table lists HK$330 for an ordinary visa. Multiple-entry entry permit fee classes are HK$670 for one year and HK$1,350 for three years; overseas mission or visa-centre handling fees may be extra.
· HK$330 ordinary· Extra handling possible
/05
Allow processing time
Standard visit/transit applications normally take about four weeks after all required documents are received. Vietnamese tour-group applications submitted through licensed Hong Kong travel agents are normally processed in around two weeks.
· ~4 weeks· ~2 weeks tour group
/06
Travel under visitor conditions
Carry the approved e-Visa/visa label and supporting documents. At immigration, the officer decides admission and the limit of stay. Do not work, study, reside, establish or join a business, sell to the public, or provide services directly to the public unless a separate visa or scheme allows it.
· Carry visa· Respect stay limit
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredVietnamese ordinary passport with adequate returnability
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted application form ID 1003A
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
ConditionalSponsorship form ID 1003B and sponsor documents, if sponsored
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
conditional
RequiredRecent photograph meeting application requirements
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredTravel itinerary, flight information, and proposed duration of stay
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredReturn or onward ticket unless transiting to Mainland China or Macao
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay without working
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredPurpose evidence: leisure itinerary, family visit details, business invitation/activity documents, or transit details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredVisa fee payment and any overseas mission / visa-centre service charge
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedPrinted or accessible copy of the approved e-Visa / visa label for arrival
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
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 RequirementsHong Kong Immigration Department — Visit/TransitHong Kong Immigration Department — Visit/Transit FAQ
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
Ordinary visit/transit visaHK$330Immigration Department fee table: ordinary visa, others
Multiple-entry entry permit (1 year)HK$670Fee table class for a multiple-entry entry permit valid for one year
Multiple-entry entry permit (3 years)HK$1,350Fee table class for a multiple-entry entry permit valid for three years
Extension / change of condition of stayHK$330Only if applying to extend or change an existing limit of stay
Total estimateHK$330 — HK$1,350incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard visit/transit application
About 4 weeks
Applies to online, post/local sponsor, and consular/visa-centre routes once all required documents are received by the Immigration Department.
Tour group via licensed Hong Kong travel agent
Around 2 weeks
Applies to Vietnamese nationals joining tour groups whose visit visa applications are submitted through licensed Hong Kong travel agents.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Vietnam is visa-required
The Hong Kong Immigration Department lists Vietnam under visa-required visit entries; ordinary passport holders should get a visa before travelling.
High
/02
No visa on arrival or PAR shortcut
Vietnamese ordinary passport holders do not have a visa-on-arrival or pre-arrival registration route. Online e-Visa is an application channel, not an exemption.
High
/03
Diplomatic and official passports differ
The Vietnam footnote allows diplomatic and official passport holders to visit visa-free for up to 14 days, but that does not apply to ordinary passports.
Medium
/04
Stay is granted individually
For standard visit visas, use the stay period printed on the approved visa/e-Visa and landing permission. Eligible multiple-journey Vietnamese visas allow not more than 14 days per journey.
Medium
/05
Frequent visitors may qualify for multiple journeys
Vietnamese nationals with genuine frequent travel need and qualifying trouble-free travel history may apply for multiple-journey visit visas, now with validity up to three years.
Medium
/06
Processing takes weeks
Standard processing is about four weeks, so last-minute leisure or business trips are risky unless using an eligible tour-group channel.
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
2026-07-01
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed. Also corrected changelog ordering to newest-first.
2026-06-29 · major
Codex rechecked Vietnam to Hong Kong official sources
Re-verified Hong Kong Immigration Department and HKSAR Government sources; added checked-date, refreshed lastVerifiedAt, kept the visa-required verdict, removed the unsupported universal 7-day single-journey stay claim, updated Vietnamese multiple-journey validity to the current 3-year maximum, clarified 14-day per-journey multiple-visa stays, application channels, fees, passport/ordinary-vs-official notes, processing times, and visitor activity limits.
2026-05-30
Vietnam to Hong Kong route verified
Confirmed against the Hong Kong Immigration Department that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders require a visit visa before travel and are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Vietnamese ordinary passport holder visit Hong Kong without a visa?—
No. Vietnam is listed as visa-required for visits to Hong Kong, so ordinary passport holders should obtain a visit visa / entry permit before travelling.
Is there a visa on arrival for Vietnamese travellers in Hong Kong?+
Do diplomatic or official Vietnamese passports follow the same rule?+
How long can I stay in Hong Kong with a visit visa?+
How much does a Hong Kong visit visa cost?+
How long does processing take?+
Can Vietnamese travellers get a multiple-entry visa to Hong Kong?+
Can I attend business meetings on a visit visa?+
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