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Hong Kong visa for Japanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Hong Kong: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to Japan

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Travel advice for Hong Kong

  • 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.

For a trip from Japan to Hong Kong, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Hong Kong at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Hong Kong (updated 1 April 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Hong Kong (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Japanese citizens can stay in Hong Kong

Japanese citizens may stay in Hong Kong for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Hong Kong.

Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to Japan

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Hong Kong: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Hong Kong?

Japanese citizens can stay in Hong Kong for up to 90 days.

Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Japanese citizens enter Hong Kong visa-free?

Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Hong Kong without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.