Taiwanese passport · Hong Kong · checked 2026-10-11

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

The short answerNo visa, but yes to a form: Taiwanese citizens need the Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan residents (or an entry permit) approved before they fly for stays of 30 days per visit. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to gov.hk. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.

At a glance

Hong Kong entry rules for Taiwanese citizens.

VerdictTravel authorisation before you fly
DocumentPre-arrival Registration for Taiwan residents (or an entry permit)
FeeFree (PAR); entry permit HKD 330 single, HKD 670 1-year multiple, HKD 1,350 3-year multiple
Stay30 days per visit
When to applyBefore travel, online via GovHK
CheckedFrom a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Taiwanese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Hong Kong entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Taiwanese passport.

PAR is for Taiwan-born residents holding no non-Taiwan travel document other than the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents. Holders of the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents can enter for up to 30 days without PAR. Alternatively apply for an entry permit (forms ID 78D/78H) online or through authorised airlines (about 2 working days).

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

At least 1 month beyond your planned departure (Indian nationals using PAR: 6 months).

What changed

Recent changes in Hong Kong.

  • 2026-03-23 — New national-security rules: refusing to give passwords or decryption help to police is an offence; wider device seizure powers.
  • 2026-04-30 — Possession of e-cigarettes / alternative smoking products in public places made illegal (import already banned).
Questions

The short answers.

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

No visa, but yes to a form: Taiwanese citizens need the Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan residents (or an entry permit) approved before they fly for stays of 30 days per visit.

How much does it cost for Taiwanese citizens?

Free (PAR); entry permit HKD 330 single, HKD 670 1-year multiple, HKD 1,350 3-year multiple. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

How long can Taiwanese citizens stay in Hong Kong?

30 days per visit. Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Taiwanese citizens apply?

Before travel, online via GovHK.

Where do Taiwanese citizens apply?

On the official site, gov.hk. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Hong Kong visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.