Visa
and Entry Requirements for Hong Kong
Visitors
from most countries don't require a visa but some do. Check
the Hong
Kong Immigration Department Visa and Entry Requirements
to find out if you need a Visa or Entry Permit, and how long
you can stay in Hong Kong.
You can
get further advice from your closest Chinese
Diplomatic or Consular Mission.
Currency
and Credit Cards
The
Hong
Kong Dollar is pegged to the US$ at HK$7.8 to US$1. Hong
Kong has a comprehensive ATM network and most establishments
accept Credit Cards.
Language
The
official languages are Chinese (Cantonese) and English (widely
spoken in the service industry).
Weather
November
mean temperatures range from 20C to 25C. Relative humidity
is about
80%. The Hong
Kong Observatory provides a useful 7
day weather forecast.
Electricity
Electricity
is 220 volts, 50Hz. Most sockets accept rectangular
blade plugs (UK style).
Tipping
Most
Hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to bills.
Some people reward good service with an additional 5% and
give porters and the like a small tip. Rounding a taxi fare
up to the nearest dollar as a small tip is a common practice.
Time
Zone
Hong
Kong is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +8).
Other
Useful Information
Discover
Hong Kong is a web-site hosted by the Hong Kong Tourism
Board which provides you with other useful
information. |
