{"question":{"passport":"IRQ","destination":"HKG","entryDate":"2026-09-12"},"dateBasis":"reference-date","status":"conditional","headline":"Visa, stay set by the visa","requirement":{"kind":"visa_consular","message":"Before you travel: you need a visa from an embassy or consulate."},"stay":{"kind":"SET_BY_VISA","phrasing":"How long you may stay is set by your visa."},"conditions":[{"kind":"OTHER","text":"All nationals are required to hold a valid visa for the HKSAR for whatever purpose (including those who are in transit and remain on the airside)."}],"caveat":null,"source":{"documentId":"hk-visa-list","url":"https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html","passage":"AFGHANISTAN (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF) (Formerly known as Zaire) (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … COTE D'IVOIRE (REPUBLIC OF) (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … ERITREA (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … ESWATINI (Formerly known as Swaziland) (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … GAMBIA (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … GUINEA-BISSAU (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … IRAN (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … IRAQ (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … KOREA (DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF) (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … LIBERIA (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … LIBYA (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … NIGERIA (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … SIERRA LEONE (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … SOMALIA (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … SOUTH SUDAN (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … SUDAN (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … SYRIA (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required* … YEMEN (REPUBLIC OF) (please see remarks)\n\n-\n\nVisa Required*","explanation":"Each of these countries appears in the table with the asterisk marker, whose remark states that all nationals must hold a valid visa for the HKSAR for whatever purpose including airside transit, so these nationals must arrange a visa before travel.","publisher":"The information in this chapter on visa or entry permit requirements for visitors to the HKSAR is updated in August 2026."},"checkedAt":"2026-09-06","snapshotAsOf":"2026-09-10","dataVersion":"4f66864a7d4f8a08b6c8c7e446d7f16addcd9303","upcomingChange":null,"alternatives":[],"scope":{"covers":["recorded entry requirement","recorded stay allowance"],"notEstablished":["personal admission decision","work permission","residence rights","tax position","individual eligibility for every condition"],"passportType":"ordinary"}}