Hong Kong visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Hong Kongese Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Hong Kong is a city and special administrative region on the eastern side of China. The capital of Hong Kong is city of Victoria, although it is not the largest city in Hong Kong.
  • Thailand citizens are eligible to visit Hong Kong as tourists without a visa and the duration of stay is 30 days.
  • The required documents from Thais to visit Hong Kong are a valid passport at least 6 months after arriving at the country with two blank passport pages for entry and exit stamps.
  • Certificate of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and typhoid vaccination is necessarily not required from travelers who are going to Hong Kong. However, it is ideal to have it with you because of some exceptional cases.
  • Hong Kong dollar, denote as HKD, is the local currency accepted as a legal tender for a medium of exchange in the country.
  • Pets can only enter into Hong Kong as a traveler's luggage, as cargo or in the cabin.
  • In Hong Kong, the power plugs and sockets are of type G and D. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Hong Kong is 2 hours 44 minutes, the distance is 1,557 km.
  • Hong Kong uses the Standard Time zone which is 8 hours ahead of GMT hence, Hong Kong is an hour ahead of Thailand.
  • The humid subtropical climate is the type of weather climate that Hong Kong has, just like Southern China's atmosphere.
  • Hong Kong is home to the International Commerce Centre, the tallest skyscraper in the country with 118-story buildings.
  • The country has a highly developed, sophisticated transport network of railways, buses and ferries.
  • Despite the existence of natural lakes and rivers, high population density, inaccessible groundwater sources, and extremely seasonal rainfall, the Hong Kong territory still lacks a reliable source of freshwater.
  • Hong Kong is characterized as a hybrid of East and West, Traditional Chinese values emphasizing family and education blend with Western ideals, including economic liberty and the rule of law
  • There are five daily meals taken in Hong Kong- breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and Siu yeh.
  • Dishes include Congee, Chai Su bao, Siu Yuk, egg tarts, and mango pudding.
  • Chinese and English are the two official languages of Hong Kong.
  • Religion in Hong Kong is characterized by a multi-faith diversity of beliefs and practices. Most of the Hong Kong people of Chinese descent practice Chinese folk religion—which may include Confucian, Taoist doctrines and Buddhism.
  • October to the earlier time of December is the right moment to visit Hong-Kong when the weather is cool, sunny and pleasant to the body.
  • Spring and Lantern Festivals are the festival period in Hong Kong that occur around January to February every year.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is a popular travel destination year-round. The best time to travel is between middle of September to the end of February.

Is public transport easy to use in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system that is considered one of the best in the world. Depending on where you are going, you have a choice of MTR (subway), trains, buses, trams, ferries, and taxis.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Hong Kong?

Most shops in Hong Kong accept major credit cards; however, at open-air markets, most vendors will only take cash. As these can offer attractive bargains and are found all over Hong Kong, it’s best to bring both cash in Hong Kong dollars and credit cards when shopping.

Is Hong Kong safe for visitors?

Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world, even at night when people can walk alone with confidence. Having said that, to ensure your stay is a pleasant one, always take extra care of your belongings at all times.