Hong Kong passport power
Asia · PassRank 153 · ranked 41st of 199
The Hong Kong passport has a PassRank score of 153 in 2026, placing it 41st of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 116 destinations visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA — that is 153 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 24 require an e-visa and 21 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Hong Kong passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 116 |
| Visa on arrival | 28 |
| eTA / ETA | 9 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 153 |
| e-Visa | 24 |
| Visa required | 21 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 153. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Hong Kong itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (116)
Countries and territories the Hong Kong passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Algeria | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 30 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | — |
| Benin | 14 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Cape Verde | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| China | — |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Egypt | 90 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Georgia | 30 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 30 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Iran | 21 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 30 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 14 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 30 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Lesotho | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | — |
| Malawi | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Mali | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 14 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 30 days |
| Namibia | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Niger | 14 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 14 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Russia | 14 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 14 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 30 days |
| South Korea | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Suriname | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 14 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 30 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 10 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Yemen | 30 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 180 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (28)
Destinations that issue the Hong Kong passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Angola | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (9)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Hong Kong passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Canada | — |
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (24)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (21)
Destinations where Hong Kong passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Honduras | — |
| India | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Nauru | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Hong Kong passport holders visit visa-free?
The Hong Kong passport has a PassRank score of 153, meaning holders can enter 153 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 116 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA. A further 24 require an e-visa and 21 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Hong Kong passport's rank in 2026?
The Hong Kong passport ranks 41st out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 153. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Hong Kong need a visa for the United States?
Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Hong Kong PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Hong Kong passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (116), visa on arrival (28) and eTA/ETA (9). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21