Travel requirements for Hong Kong

Entry requirements for Hong Kong

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 1 months beyond the date you arrive.

Visas

British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.

Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Hong Kong. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.

Vaccines for travel to Hong Kong

Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.

• Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended

  Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.

• Chikungunya Consider

  For ages 12+. Consider for those with prolonged stays or occupational exposure.

  2 weeks before travel
• Dengue Consider
• Hepatitis A Consider

  Recommended for those staying with locals, long-stay or adventure travellers, those with liver disease, MSM, and people who inject drugs.

  2 weeks before travel
• Hepatitis B Consider

  Intermediate/high prevalence. Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.

  3 weeks before travel
• Japanese Encephalitis Consider

  Recommended for endemic area stays of 1+ month during transmission season, frequent travellers, and those with occupational exposure.

  4 weeks before travel
• Rabies (Pre-exposure) Consider

  Pre-exposure for laboratory workers, animal handlers, healthcare workers, and those with potential wildlife exposure.

  4 weeks before travel
• Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
• Typhoid Consider

  Consider for those visiting friends/relatives, long-stay travellers, and those in areas with poor sanitation.

  2 weeks before travel

Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Hong Kong.

Driving in Hong Kong

The UK government does not list Hong Kong as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Hong Kong and your car-hire company before you travel.