- Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has published a list of 98 countries and territories whose nationals can visit for up to 90 days without a visa
- Kenya is among the African countries on the list, alongside Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Egypt
- The list covers countries and territories across Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, although entry conditions vary depending on the traveller’s nationality
Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has published the official list of countries and territories whose citizens qualify for visa-free entry into the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) for stays of up to 90 days.
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The arrangement provides eligible travellers with an opportunity to visit the Asian destination without applying for a visa in advance, subject to the applicable immigration requirements.
Kenya is among the African countries included in the published list, making the arrangement particularly relevant to Kenyan passport holders planning a visit to Hong Kong.
The following countries and territories are eligible for 90-day visa-free visits to Hong Kong SAR:
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A–C: Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, Britain (British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British subjects and British Protected Persons), British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus (Republic of), Czech Republic.
D–G: Denmark, Dominica (Commonwealth of), Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Falkland Islands and Dependencies, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guyana.
H–M: Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Republic of), Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Montserrat.
N–S: Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, St. Helena, St. Helena Dependencies (Ascension and Tristan da Cunha), St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland.
T–Z: Tanzania, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, United States of America (except US diplomatic passport holders), Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Kenya Included in Hong Kong’s Visa-Free Arrangement
Kenya’s inclusion means Kenyan citizens are among the nationalities listed as eligible for visa-free visits of up to 90 days.
Other African countries appearing on the list include Botswana, Egypt, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The arrangement covers a wide range of nationalities from different regions, including countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific.
However, travellers should confirm the conditions applicable to their particular passport before booking their trip. Visa-free entry does not automatically guarantee admission, and visitors must comply with Hong Kong’s immigration rules.
What Travellers Should Know Before Visiting Hong Kong
Eligible travellers should consult the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s official guidance to confirm their permitted length of stay and any entry conditions that apply to their nationality.
They should also ensure that their travel documents are valid and that they can meet any requirements imposed by immigration authorities.
For Kenyan travellers considering a visit, the inclusion of Kenya on the list offers a visa-free entry option for short-term trips, subject to the applicable rules.
Source: Legit.ng
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