Hong Kong
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
Citizens of Hong Kong need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Hong Kong
British citizens travelling to Hong Kong
United KingdomHong Kong Visa-free, 180 days Hong Kong visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Hong Kong can stay in the United Kingdom
Citizens of Hong Kong may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How citizens of Hong Kong apply
Citizens of Hong Kong apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Hong Kong
Ireland admits citizens of Hong Kong visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Hong Kong
No visa is needed by British citizens for Hong Kong, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Hong Kong need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Hong Kong can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Hong Kong, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of Hong Kong need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.