You do not need a visa for Hong Kong if you have a Canadian passport

No visa needed

Canadian citizens can enter Hong Kong without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

No. Canadian citizens can enter Hong Kong without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Hong Kong may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay duration
Confirmed return or onward travel ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Recent passport photo 40x50mm with light background

Entry requirements for Canadian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Canadian passport holders entering Hong Kong as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 1 month after the traveler exits Hong Kong
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Hong Kong. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 1 month after the traveler departs from Hong Kong.
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Hong Kong SAR
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Hong Kong.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Hong Kong.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Hong Kong SAR.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Hong Kong.
Last checked 2026-07-17

A look at Hong Kong

Victoria Harbour - Hong Kong's iconic waterfront connecting Kowloon and Hong Kong Island
Wong Tai Sin Temple - One of Hong Kong's most famous Taoist temples
Mong Kok Markets - Experience Hong Kong's vibrant street culture
Hong Kong Tramways - The world's largest double-decker tram fleet since 1904