Hong Kong welcomes Filipino visitors with one of the simplest entry arrangements in the region.1 As a Philippine passport holder, you can enter Hong Kong without any visa application, pre-registration, or advance paperwork. Simply arrive with your passport and required documents, clear immigration, and enjoy up to 14 days in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities.

Entry Process

Entering Hong Kong as a Filipino tourist is straightforward and typically takes just minutes:

1. Before departure from the Philippines
   Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Hong Kong.1 Book your return flight and accommodation, and prepare proof of funds. Philippine immigration at NAIA and other airports may ask to see these documents before allowing you to depart.

2. At Hong Kong airport or border crossing
   Present your Philippine passport to the immigration officer. You may be asked about your purpose of visit, accommodation, how long you are staying, and your return travel plans. Answer questions directly and honestly.

3. Immigration clearance
   If all requirements are met, the officer will stamp your passport or issue a landing slip permitting stay up to 14 days.1 Processing is immediate for most travelers.

4. Collect your baggage and exit
   After clearing immigration, collect your luggage and proceed through customs. Hong Kong has minimal customs formalities for tourists.

Fees

There are no government fees for Filipino citizens entering Hong Kong under the visa-free arrangement.1 The 14-day tourist stay is completely free of charge.

What You Need to Prove

Hong Kong immigration officers have discretion to refuse entry even to visa-free visitors if they are not satisfied the visitor is genuine.2 To ensure smooth entry:

Adequate funds: You must have sufficient money to cover your accommodation, food, transportation, and activities throughout your stay without needing to work.2 Carry credit cards, cash (HKD or PHP), or be ready to show bank statements if asked. A reasonable guideline is HKD 500-1,000 per day.

Accommodation arrangements: Have your hotel booking confirmation ready, including the hotel name, address, and dates of stay. If staying with friends or relatives, know their address and contact details.1

Return or onward travel: You must have a confirmed ticket to leave Hong Kong within 14 days.1 Immigration will likely ask to see this booking. Philippine immigration may also prevent you from departing Manila without a return ticket.

Genuine visitor intent: You must be visiting for legitimate tourism purposes: sightseeing, shopping, visiting attractions like Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Disneyland, or Ocean Park, or visiting friends and family. You cannot take up employment, study, or establish any business.2

Clean immigration history: Previous overstays, illegal work, or immigration violations in Hong Kong can result in entry refusal. If you have a complicated history, apply for a visitor visa in advance rather than relying on visa-free entry.

Processing Times

Entry processing at Hong Kong immigration is immediate.1 Most travelers clear immigration in under 10 minutes. During peak travel seasons (Christmas, Chinese New Year, summer holidays), queues may be longer, but the actual document check takes only moments.

After You Arrive

Your landing slip will show:

• Permission to remain: As a visitor for 14 days
• Conditions: No employment, no business establishment, no study

During your stay: Keep your passport and landing slip safe. You may need to present them when checking into hotels. Enjoy Hong Kong’s world-class attractions: Victoria Peak, the Star Ferry, Temple Street Night Market, Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, and countless shopping and dining options.3

Before your 14 days expire: You must leave Hong Kong before the permitted stay ends. Overstaying is a criminal offense that can result in arrest, prosecution, imprisonment, and future entry bans.4

Re-entry: You can enter Hong Kong again after departing. However, repeatedly entering for short stays and immediately leaving and re-entering may trigger scrutiny, as immigration may suspect you are attempting to live or work in Hong Kong without proper authorization.

If You Are Refused Entry

Entry refusal for Filipino citizens is rare, with Hong Kong admitting over 99.9% of all visitors.4 In the first five months of 2025, Hong Kong denied entry to only about 12,452 visitors out of nearly 20 million arrivals, roughly 0.06%.4 The vast majority of the 1.2 million Filipinos who visited in 2024 had no issues.5

Reasons for refusal may include: Suspected intent to work illegally, insufficient funds, no return ticket, no accommodation booking, questionable documents, previous immigration violations, or inconsistent answers to questions.4

If refused entry: You will typically be held at the control point and returned on the next available flight to the Philippines. Entry refusal does not necessarily create a permanent ban, but will be recorded and may affect future visits.

To avoid refusal:

• Carry all supporting documents: passport, return ticket, hotel booking, proof of funds
• Answer questions honestly and confidently
• Have a clear itinerary of tourist activities
• Avoid any statements about job hunting or work
• Bring proof of employment in the Philippines to show strong ties to return

If you anticipate issues: If you have a complicated immigration history or unusual circumstances, consider applying for a visitor visa through the Hong Kong Immigration Department before traveling rather than relying on visa-free entry.1 The processing time is approximately 4 weeks.

Avoiding Problems at Philippine Immigration

Filipino travelers should also be aware that Philippine Bureau of Immigration conducts departure checks and may prevent travelers from leaving if they suspect irregular migration or human trafficking.3 To avoid “offloading” at Philippine airports:

For first-time travelers: Be prepared for additional questions. Bring your employment certificate, company ID, and proof of leave approval. Have your complete travel documents: return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.

Show strong ties to the Philippines: Employment documents, property ownership, enrollment certificates (for students), or family responsibilities demonstrate you have reasons to return.

Be consistent: Your answers to immigration questions should match your documents. If your hotel booking says 5 nights but you say you are staying 10 days, this inconsistency raises concerns.

Know your itinerary: Be able to explain where you are going, what you plan to do, and why you chose Hong Kong for your vacation.