United Arab Emirates passport → Hong Kong
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Visa-free entry30 days
Emirati passport holders can visit Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong at a glance
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
- Languages
- English, Chinese
- Calling code
- +852
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Hong Kong for other passports
IndiaeTA
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days- United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa required7 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Emirati passport holders
- ChinaVisa-free30 days
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free30 days
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
TaiwaneVisa30 days
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Emirati passport holders can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Hong Kong?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Hong Kong?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Emirati citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Hong Kong before you travel.