Hong Kong Visa for US citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a United States passport, Hong Kong is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. American 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 US citizens get a Hong Kong eVisa?
Hong Kong grants online eligibility to US 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 US citizens
Double Entries
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$260.00
This visa allows United States 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 United States 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 American travellers
US passports are issued for 10 years to adults, but many destinations still require at least six months of remaining validity beyond your arrival date, so check your expiry before applying. Government and service fees are charged in US dollars, so American applicants rarely face a currency-conversion surprise at checkout. The most common avoidable mistake for US citizens: assuming that holding a strong US passport means visa-free entry everywhere — many destinations still require an eVisa even from American citizens.
- Use the exact name printed in your US passport, not a nickname or a maiden name from older documents.
- A visa waiver or ESTA-style program for entering the United States does not carry over abroad — an eVisa is a separate requirement.
- Keep your approval both printed and saved offline, since US travelers are frequently asked to show it at the gate before a long-haul flight.
Hong Kong visa FAQ for US citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Hong Kong immigration authorities close to your travel date.
United eVisa Editorial Team
Visa research & content review
The United eVisa Editorial Team compiles visa requirements, government fees, and processing details from official immigration sources and our destination database, then reviews each page for accuracy and updates it as rules change.