Hong Kong Visa for South African citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a South Africa passport, Hong Kong is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. South African travellers can complete the whole Hong Kong application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
range from US$150.00 to US$260.00, depending on the visa type
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
30 days
Can South African citizens get a Hong Kong eVisa?
Hong Kong grants online eligibility to South African citizens across 4 visa options such as Ordinary Evisa, Transit Evisa, Tourist Evisa. Hong Kong currently supports Double Entries, with a permitted stay of 30 days. Government fees range from US$150.00 to US$260.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 1 working day.
Hong Kong visa options for South African citizens
Double Entries
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$260.00
This visa allows South Africa citizens to visit Hong Kong for transit evisa.
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$150.00
This visa allows South Africa citizens to visit Hong Kong for tourist evisa.
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$260.00
Documents and tips for South African travellers
South African passports usually need at least 30 days to six months validity beyond your stay and blank pages; verify the destination’s exact rule. Charges are in US dollars, so South African applicants should expect a ZAR conversion and confirm international payments are enabled. The most common avoidable mistake for South African citizens: overlooking blank-page or extra child-travel document requirements that apply to South African passport holders.
- Use the exact name and passport number from your South African passport.
- Travelling with minors from South Africa can involve extra documentation — check this separately if applicable.
- Keep proof of accommodation and return travel accessible for boarding checks.
Hong Kong visa FAQ for South African citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Hong Kong immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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