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Гонконг, ОАР Китаю: що знати перед поїздкою

Головне

  • Hong Kong has its own immigration rules separate from mainland China: a China visa-free stay does not cover Hong Kong and vice versa.
  • Indian nationals must complete online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) before a visa-free visit.
  • The National Security Law applies to everyone, including visitors; avoid political protests and slogans.
  • Get an Octopus card (or Octopus in Apple Wallet) for transport, convenience stores and many shops.
  • Typhoon signal 8 or higher shuts most transport and businesses; check the Hong Kong Observatory in June–October.

В’їзд і візи

Most Western passports enter visa-free (US and EU 90 days, British citizens 180 days). Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and India get 14 days (India with PAR), Belarus and UAE 30 days, Turkey 90 days. Uzbek ordinary passport holders need a visa. Mainland Chinese residents need an Exit-Entry Permit with a valid endorsement. Proof of funds and an onward/return ticket may be requested.

Електронні анкети та дозволи

Термін дії паспорта: Generally at least 1 month beyond the intended stay; Indian passports used for PAR must have at least 6 months validity.

На кордоні можуть запитати

  • No arrival card for most visitors; you receive a landing slip - keep it with your passport.
  • e-Channel self-service gates are available to some registered frequent visitors.
  • Buy an Octopus card at the Airport Express counter or load it in Apple Wallet.

Митниця

  • Duty-free: 1 litre of spirits (over 30% ABV) and 19 cigarettes per adult; excess must be declared.
  • E-cigarettes and heated tobacco: importing them is banned since April 2022 - do not pack them.
  • Declare cash and bearer instruments over HKD 120,000.
  • Powdered infant formula leaving Hong Kong is limited to 1.8 kg per person over 16.

Перевірено 29 жовтня 2026 р. · Джерела: immd.gov.hk ↗, gov.uk ↗, immd.gov.hk ↗

Гроші

Карткою можна платити майже всюди. Картки приймають майже всюди.

Платіжні системи: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Amex, JCB

Apple Pay — працює · Google Pay — працює

Де вигідно міняти

  • Licensed money changers in Tsim Sha Tsui (e.g. Chungking Mansions area) and Central often beat banks
  • Bank ATMs (HSBC, Hang Seng, Bank of China HK) with a low-fee card

Де краще не міняти

  • Airport exchange counters
  • Hotel desks
  • Dynamic currency conversion at terminals

Банкомати: ATMs are everywhere and accept foreign Visa/Mastercard (JETCO, HSBC). Some charge an access fee; your bank fee applies.

Чайові: Restaurants usually add a 10% service charge; leaving small change is common. Round up taxi fares.

  • Octopus card works on all public transport, convenience stores, supermarkets and many restaurants; available in Apple Wallet.
  • Alipay HK and WeChat Pay HK are widely used locally; mainland Alipay/WeChat also work at many merchants.
  • Russian-issued Visa/Mastercard do not work abroad; bring a foreign-issued card or USD/EUR cash.

Перевірено 29 жовтня 2026 р. · Джерела: discoverhongkong.com ↗, octopus.com.hk ↗, discoverhongkong.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗, usa.visa.com ↗, mastercard.com ↗

Правила та заборони

Заборонено

  • Importing e-cigarettes/heated tobacco is prohibited. From 30 Apr 2026, possessing specified smoking substances or using/activating a vape in public is also banned; small-quantity cases carry a HKD 3,000 fixed penalty.
  • Smoking in indoor public places, many parks, beaches and public transport; vaping in no-smoking areas.
  • Activities seen as secession, subversion or collusion with foreign forces under the National Security Law, incl. some slogans and online posts.
  • Drugs incl. cannabis and CBD (CBD has been a dangerous drug since 2023).
  • Littering, spitting and posting bills: fixed penalty HKD 3,000.
  • Eating or drinking in the MTR paid area: fines.

Закони, які туристи порушують через незнання

  • Carry your passport or ID; police can check identity at any time.
  • Drones over 250 g must be registered; flying in restricted zones (e.g. Victoria Harbour areas, near the airport) is illegal.
  • Working on a visitor entry is illegal.

Перевірено 29 жовтня 2026 р. · Джерела: gov.uk ↗, taco.gov.hk ↗, gov.uk ↗

Культура та одяг

Релігія: Buddhism, Taoism and folk religion; significant Christian minority.

Одяг: Smart-casual city wear; offices and good restaurants lean formal. Very strong air-conditioning indoors - bring a light layer.

Етикет

  • Stand on the right on escalators; walk on the left.
  • Queue properly for buses and the MTR.
  • Share tables at busy dim sum restaurants (dai pai dong); service is fast and brisk.
  • Use both hands to give and receive business cards.
  • Avoid political discussions with strangers.

Перевірено 29 жовтня 2026 р. · Джерела: discoverhongkong.com ↗

Клімат

Subtropical: mild dry winters, hot humid summers with heavy rain May–Sep and typhoons mainly June–October. Autumn is the most pleasant season.

За місяцями
  • січень: Jan: 19°C / 14°C, cool, dry, clear
  • лютий: Feb: 19°C / 15°C, cool; misty, Chinese New Year
  • березень: Mar: 22°C / 17°C, mild; humid and foggy
  • квітень: Apr: 25°C / 20°C, warm, humid; showers
  • травень: May: 29°C / 24°C, hot; rain increases
  • червень: Jun: 31°C / 26°C, hot, very wet; typhoons possible
  • липень: Jul: 32°C / 27°C, hot, humid; typhoons
  • серпень: Aug: 32°C / 27°C, hot; storms and typhoons
  • вересень: Sep: 31°C / 26°C, hot; peak typhoon risk
  • жовтень: Oct: 28°C / 24°C, warm, drier; good
  • листопад: Nov: 24°C / 20°C, pleasant, sunny
  • грудень: Dec: 20°C / 15°C, cool and dry

Найкращий сезон: October–December for dry, sunny, comfortable weather.

Перевірено 29 жовтня 2026 р. · Джерела: hko.gov.hk ↗

Що взяти

  • Type G (UK three-pin) plug adapter
  • Light jacket for strong indoor air-conditioning
  • Compact umbrella
  • Comfortable walking shoes for hills and stairs
  • Sun protection

Що не брати й не можна ввозити

  • E-cigarettes or heated tobacco (import is illegal)
  • CBD products
  • Protest-related slogans or material

Практичне

Розетки: Type G, 220V, 50Hz

Вода: Tap water meets WHO standards, but old building pipes vary; many locals boil or filter it.

Рух: лівосторонній

Зв’язок і eSIM: Tourist SIMs and eSIMs (CSL, 3HK, SmarTone, China Mobile HK) sold at the airport and convenience stores; free Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi.HK) in many public places.

Застосунки: MTR Mobile, Citymapper, Octopus, HKO MyObservatory, Uber, Openrice

Інтернет: Open internet; Google, WhatsApp and Western sites work normally.

Здоров’я: No vaccinations required. Excellent public and private hospitals; non-residents pay higher fees at public A&E.

Страховка: Not required; recommended.

Екстрені служби: Police, fire, ambulance 999

Перевірено 29 жовтня 2026 р. · Джерела: gov.uk ↗, discoverhongkong.com ↗

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