Visa Information

☆ Below information is just for reference. Policies may subject to change. Please consult the embassy and local agency for most up-to-date visa application process.

Nationals of most countries do not require a visa to enter Hong Kong for tourism and can stay for periods varying from seven to 180 days, depending on nationality. If you’re unsure of your status, please check with any Chinese embassy or consulate.
More than 100 countries and territories have representative offices in Hong Kong. Their contact details are listed here. You can also find further details about visa requirements on the Immigration Department website.

All visitors are not required to complete or submit the arrival or departure card for immigration in Hong Kong. Please click here for details.

With effect from 28 December 2021, the Immigration Department has introduced electronic services for visa applications in phases to allow applicants to complete the entire process of visa-related applications online. Please visit the Immigration Department website or click here for more details.

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION TRAVEL PASS

This pass provides simplified immigration procedures for frequent business travellers who hold valid passports and are eligible to come to Hong Kong without a visa or entry permit for the purposes of a visit.

Eligibility criteria:

Pass holders may use Hong Kong residents' counters for simplified immigration clearance procedures.
Further details about this pass and a downloadable application form can be found on the Immigration Department website.

E-CHANNEL SERVICE FOR FREQUENT VISITORS
Frequent visitors to Hong Kong can now enjoy the convenience of computerised self-service e-Channels, which provide quick and easy immigration clearance.
Eligibility criteria:
Successfully enrolled visitors can use the Frequent Visitor e-Channels at all control points. Please click here for details on the procedure for using the Frequent Visitor e-Channels.

Source: www.discoverhongkong.com


!! The conference is not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance Letter and Invitation Letter (after registration) issued by the conference group.
Should your application be denied, the conference cannot change the decision of the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will the conference engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy of Vietnam on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.