Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods varying from 7 days to 6 months depending on their nationalities. If you wish to stay longer, you must apply for a visa before travelling to Hong Kong. On arrival in Hong Kong, visitors have to satisfy immigration officers that they possess an onward or return ticket and that they have adequate funds for their stay in Hong Kong without work.
Travelling to Hong Kong for study or work will require visas.
Student visa
The
Hong Kong Immigration Department issues student
visas to applicants enrolling in full-time courses.
Students should not enter Hong Kong with a tourist
visa with the intention of converting it into a student
visa. The following documents are required when applying
for a student study visa:
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A sponsorship form (ID 428D).
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A letter of acceptance from your host university.
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Evidence of your financial status covering your period of stay in Hong Kong.
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Evidence of suitable accommodation.
