Hong Kong passport → United Arab Emirates
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Hong Konger passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.
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.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Region
- Western Asia
AE24.0°N · 54.0°EPhoto: imran shahabuddin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Arab Emirates for other passports
- Hong KongVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Western Asia for Hong Konger passport holders
Common questions
Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Hong Konger passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Hong Konger citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Hong Konger citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?
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 the United Arab Emirates before you travel.