Hong Kong passport → Canada
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for Canada?
Hong Konger passport holders can visit Canada without a visa for up to 180 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eTA (180 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Canada at a glance
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
CA60.0°N · 95.0°WPhoto: Moxy
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Maple Leaf (Pantone).svg650 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCanada for other passports
- Hong KongVisa-free180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern America for Hong Konger passport holders
- United StatesVisa required
Common questions
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for Canada?
Hong Konger passport holders can visit Canada without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can Hong Konger citizens stay in Canada?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Hong Konger citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Hong Konger citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Hong Kong passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Hong Kong (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Canada before you travel.