๐ฐ๐ท ROK passport90 days visa-free visit
๐ Arrival cardNot required
๐ฑ e-ChannelOptional / eligibility based
ROK ordinary passport: visa-free visit up to 90 days
The Hong Kong Immigration Department visa requirement table lists Republic of Korea passport holders as eligible for visa-free visits of up to 90 days. Work, study and other non-visitor purposes may require separate permission.
No arrival or departure card required
Hong Kong removed the requirement for visitors to complete arrival/departure cards from 16 October 2024. Do not confuse private paid โarrival cardโ services with an official mandatory step.
e-Channel and Go Hong Kong are optional convenience services
The Go Hong Kong app launched on 16 September 2026 allows eligible frequent visitors to apply for e-Channel enrolment before arrival. It is not a mandatory app for ordinary visa-free visitors.
STEP
- Check passport validity, flights and accommodation
- Confirm that the purpose is a short visit/tourism
- Recheck the current visa-free period in the official Immigration Department table
- Complete immigration clearance on arrival โ no paper arrival/departure card is required
- Eligible frequent visitors may separately consider e-Channel / Go Hong Kong enrolment
Verified 25 Sep 2026. Recheck the Immigration Department source before departure because rules can change.