Hong Kong will raise fees as of September 8, 2025, for several immigration services, including visas and entry permits, following a policy review based on “cost recovery” and “user pays” principles.
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The city’s Immigration Department has stated that while the increases are unlikely to affect daily life or business operations, they may significantly impact foreign travellers.
The proposed changes are currently before the Legislative Council for a negative vetting process, which concludes on 2 July.
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Here’s what travellers can expect:
The Govt announces that from September 8 the #ImmigrationDepartment will revise fees for some services, including the issuance of visas/entry permits and travel documents https://t.co/UZhaG3M5mM
— Hong Kong SAR Government News (@newsgovhk) June 25, 2025
Ordinary visa: rising from HK$230 (R515) to HK$330 (R740)
Transit visa: from HK$120 (R270) to HK$170 (R380)
Change of condition of stay/extension: from HK$230 (R515) to HK$330 (R740)
Single-entry permit: from HK$230 (R515) to HK$330 (R740)
Multiple-entry permit (1 year): from HK$470 (R1 052) to HK$670 (R1 500)
Multiple-entry permit (3 years): from HK$935 (R2 093) to HK$1 350 (R3 022)
Re-entry permit: from HK$55 (R123) to HK$70 (R157)
Multiple re-entry permit: from HK$170 (R380) to HK$210 (R470)
South African passport holders can still enjoy visa-free travel to Hong Kong for up to 30 days. However, citizens of some Southern African countries — including Angola and Eswatini — are required to apply for a visa in advance.
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