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Hong Kong visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Hong Kong, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Hong Kong visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Hong Kong visa?
Visit: visa-free entry or visit visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The visa-free period for your nationality (7 to 180 days) or the stay granted on your visit visa
Longest stay on the tourist visa: The visa-free period for your nationality (7 to 180 days) or the stay granted on your visit visa.
Where to apply in Vietnam
Hong Kong has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to Vietnam
Hong KongVietnam e-Visa Vietnam visa for citizens of Hong Kong
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 Vietnam 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Hong Kong
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Hong Kong is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Hong Kong is applied for online on its official government portal; Vietnamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to Vietnam
Citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Vietnam and Hong Kong.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Hong Kong, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Hong Kong in Vietnam?
No. Hong Kong has no embassy in Vietnam.
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Vietnam?
Citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Hong Kong visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Hong Kong.
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.