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Hong Kong

Visas Overview

Visas are required by most foreigners entering mainland China although, at this stage, visas are not required by Western nationals visiting Hong Kong and Macau. Visas are available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most countries.

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General information

Full name
Hong Kong

Area
1,098 sq km
424 sq miles

Population
6,890,000

Time Zone
GMT/UTC +8 (Hong Kong Standard Time)

Daylight Saving Start
not in use

Daylight Saving End
not in use

Languages
Cantonese (official)
Mandarin (official)

Currency
Hong Kong Dollar ($)