Hong Kong Visa Needs and Requirements You must obtain a visa before traveling to Hong Kong if you intend to live, work, or study there.
For any non-residents who are 12 years of age or older, entry into Hong Kong is contingent upon showing proof of a negative result on a COVID-19 RAT taken within 24 hours of the flight into Hong Kong as well as proof of COVID immunization.
According to the most recent information from Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department, the city's population has now decreased from 7.41 million in mid-2021 to 7.29 million in mid-2022. According to several China experts who spoke with VOA, the main causes of this migration over the past year have been Hong Kong's draconian COVID-19 laws and political upheaval.
For any non-residents who are 12 years of age or older, entry into Hong Kong is contingent upon showing proof of a negative result on a COVID-19 RAT taken within 24 hours of the flight into Hong Kong as well as proof of COVID immunization.
The Hong Kong International Airport is required to conduct COVID-19 testing on all incoming passengers (aged 3 or older) from foreign countries or Taiwan.
One benefit of the K-1 visa is that it is often processed more quickly than a K-3 or CR-1/IR-1 visa (for married individuals). The application process for a fiancé(e) visa takes around 6 months, and after that, it takes about 10.5 months to become a permanent resident.
Most nationals of these nations can remain for anywhere between 7 and 180 days without a visa. Holders of Australian and New Zealand passports are eligible for 90 days of visa-free access into Hong Kong.
In the major cities of China and Hong Kong, debit cards from Visa and Mastercard can be used for purchases and at ATMs.
Chart showing Hong Kong's cost of living A place to stay (monthly rent) One-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city for HKD 17,900 Apartment with one bedroom outside of the city center, HKD 12,800 HKD 35,900 for a three-bedroom apartment in the city center Apartment with three bedrooms outside of the city center,
According to the Guide Passport Ranking Index, the Canadian passport is now ranked sixth among all passports worldwide.