Hong Kong Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders receive 90-day visa-free entry to Hong Kong. Hong Kong maintains separate immigration rules from mainland China and is a world financial hub with unique cultural dynamism.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required for stays up to 90 days in Hong Kong. Arrivals process through Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on Lantau Island (one of the world busiest and best airports). Present your valid Portuguese passport. If you plan to cross into mainland China, you need either a Chinese tourist visa (obtained at the Chinese Embassy in Lisbon) or will fall under the 15-day unilateral exemption for EU citizens (if you qualify). Hong Kong immigration is separate from mainland China immigration.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Portugal to Hong Kong: What You Need to Know
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China and operates independently from mainland China for immigration purposes; the visa-free access Portuguese citizens enjoy in Hong Kong does not extend to mainland China (which requires a separate entry under the 15-day unilateral exemption policy). Hong Kong grants visa-free access to Portuguese citizens for up to 90 days. Hong Kong is a dense, dynamic metropolis of extraordinary energy: Victoria Harbour skyline, the Star Ferry crossing, Kowloon street markets (Temple Street Night Market, Ladies Market), the Big Buddha on Lantau Island, Mong Kok, the Peak Tram, and some of Asia best Cantonese dim sum and roast meats. Direct flights from Lisbon to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific (via partner codeshares) and other carriers take approximately 13-15 hours.
How to Get There
From Hong Kong, Macau (former Portuguese colony) is a 1-hour high-speed ferry or 40-minute Turbojet ride from the Hong Kong Ferry Terminal. Mainland China is accessible by high-speed rail from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou (47 minutes) and Shenzhen (19 minutes), subject to Chinese visa or 15-day exemption. Tokyo is 4 hours by flight. Bangkok is 3 hours. Singapore is 3.5 hours. Combine Hong Kong with Macau as a natural Portuguese heritage circuit.
Money & Banking
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD). Cards accepted in major hotels, restaurants, and malls; cash and Octopus card useful for street food, markets, and small shops. ATMs plentiful. Hong Kong is moderately expensive: a dai pai dong (open-air food stall) meal HKD 60-120, a mid-range restaurant meal HKD 200-400, accommodation from HKD 400 for a budget guesthouse.
Practical Tips
The Octopus card is essential for Hong Kong: it covers the MTR (metro), buses, trams, ferries, and even many 7-Eleven purchases. The Airport Express connects HKIA to Hong Kong Station in 24 minutes. Hong Kong taxis are metered and reliable. Dim sum is best experienced at a traditional yum cha restaurant during weekend brunch hours (arrive early). The Kowloon side at night (viewed from the ferry or Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade) offers one of Asia most spectacular skyline views. Emergency number is 999.