You need a visa for Hong Kong if you have an Eritrean passport

These visas exist for Hong Kong, but they cannot be applied for online with Eritrean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

Yes. Eritrean citizens need a visa for Hong Kong. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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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
Completed visa application form ID 1003A

Entry requirements for Eritrean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Eritrean 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
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Hong Kong. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- This entry arrangement does not apply to Chinese residents of the Mainland and Taiwan (except for PRC passport holders residing overseas and Taiwanese Chinese residents residing overseas).
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

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