Đặc khu Hành chính Hồng Kông, Trung Quốc: cần biết gì trước chuyến đi

Nhập cảnh và thị thực

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.

Tờ khai và giấy phép trực tuyến

• Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals (PAR) ↗ bắt buộc
  Apply and obtain approval before travel; print and sign the notification slip · Phí: Free · Eligible Indian passport holders visiting for up to 14 days; exemptions apply

Thời hạn hộ chiếu: Generally at least 1 month beyond the intended stay; Indian passports used for PAR must have at least 6 months validity.

Tại cửa khẩu có thể được hỏi

• 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.

Hải quan

• 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.

Kiểm tra ngày 29 tháng 10, 2026 · Nguồn: immd.gov.hk ↗, gov.uk ↗, immd.gov.hk ↗

Tiền

Hầu như nơi nào cũng trả bằng thẻ. Thẻ được chấp nhận hầu như khắp nơi.

Mạng thanh toán: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Amex, JCB

Apple Pay — dùng được · Google Pay — dùng được

Nơi nên đổi tiền

• 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

Nơi không nên đổi

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

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

Tiền boa: 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.

Kiểm tra ngày 29 tháng 10, 2026 · Nguồn: discoverhongkong.com ↗, octopus.com.hk ↗, discoverhongkong.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗, usa.visa.com ↗, mastercard.com ↗

Văn hóa và trang phục

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

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

Phép lịch sự

• 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.

Kiểm tra ngày 29 tháng 10, 2026 · Nguồn: discoverhongkong.com ↗

Khí hậu

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

Mùa đẹp nhất: October–December for dry, sunny, comfortable weather.

Kiểm tra ngày 29 tháng 10, 2026 · Nguồn: hko.gov.hk ↗

Nên mang

• 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

Không nên mang / cấm mang vào

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

Thông tin thiết thực

Ổ cắm: Type G, 220V, 50Hz

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

Giao thông: đi bên trái

Di động và 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.

Ứng dụng: MTR Mobile, Citymapper, Octopus, HKO MyObservatory, Uber, Openrice

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

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

Bảo hiểm: Not required; recommended.

Khẩn cấp: Police, fire, ambulance 999

Kiểm tra ngày 29 tháng 10, 2026 · Nguồn: gov.uk ↗, discoverhongkong.com ↗