Hong Kong
France
France visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of Hong Kong for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hongkong.consulfrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Hong Kong
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,895 | 3,653 | 162 | 4.2% | 30.3% |
| 2024 | 3,912 | 3,684 | 172 | 4.5% | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 3,770 | 3,593 | 121 | 3.3% | 18.5% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) received 3,770 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,593. The refusal rate was 3.3%. That is barely different from 2024 (4.5%). Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (3,912).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.8% of the applications lodged in Hong Kong that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Spain to 11.6% at those of Austria. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Hong Kong.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Hong Kong, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Hong Kong
FranceHong Kong Visa-free, 90 days Hong Kong visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Hong Kong planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Hong Kong can stay in France
Citizens of Hong Kong may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of Hong Kong in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for citizens of Hong Kong
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit citizens of Hong Kong visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Hong Kong
Hong Kong admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Hong Kong and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by citizens of Hong Kong for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in France?
Citizens of Hong Kong can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter France visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Hong Kong can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.