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All passports must be valid for at least one month after period of intended stay. All visitors must be in possession of onward or return tickets, except when in transit to mainland China or Macao, as well as all documents required for next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay in Hong Kong.
Americans: United States citizens must have a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
UK nationals: British citizens must have a valid passport for their intended period of stay. No visa is required for a stay of up to six months,
provided the passport holder is an endorsed British Citizen.
Canadians: Canadians must have a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Australians: Australians must have a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to one month.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Health
There are no specific health risks associated with travel to Hong Kong. Food and water are safe, although visitors should consider only drinking bottled water for the first few days of their stay. Take precautions against mosquito bites, as there is a risk of Dengue fever. Hong Kong's health facilities are first class, but expect to pay cash. Medical insurance is advised. Cases of bird flu have been reported and although the risk for travelers is low, all close contact with caged, domestic and wild birds should be avoided, and all poultry and egg dishes well cooked.
Safety
Hong Kong is a safe travel destination although caution should always be exercised when traveling to any city. Pickpockets are likely to target unsuspecting tourists so one should minimize these incidences through vigilance. Be wary of accepting drinks from strangers, as reports of spiked drinks are increasing. Robbers have recently targeted walkers in Hong Kong's Country Parks so it is advisable to stay on marked trails and not to carry large amounts of cash or credit cards. The typhoon season is usually between April and October, which may cause flooding and landslides.
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