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

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

The short answerNo. Russian citizens don’t need a visa for Hong Kong for stays of 14 days. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to immd.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.

At a glance

Hong Kong entry rules for Russian citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay14 days
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

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

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 Russian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

No. Russian citizens don’t need a visa for Hong Kong for stays of 14 days.

How long can Russian citizens stay in Hong Kong?

14 days. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Russian citizens apply?

On the official site, immd.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.