Entry & Exit Requirement
Visa Requirements: For U.S. Citizens, a tourist visa is not required for stays under 90 days.
Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens:
Valid for at least one (1) month beyond stay
At least one blank passport page for entry stamp
Other Requirements:
Adequate funds to cover stay
Evidence of outbound transport
Time Zone
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Daylight savings time is NOT observed
Time Zone Difference
New York: -12 hours
Houston: -13 hours
Los Angeles: -15 hours
Currency
Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
USD rarely accepted
Credit & Debit Cards are widely accepted at major tourist attractions.
At smaller stores, restaurants, and hotels, only cash is accepted.
ATMs typically provide the best exchange rates
Language
Cantonese (majority)
English (minority)
Health, Safety & Security
Emergency Number: 999
Low crime rate
Mace, pepper spray, stun guns and other self-protective weapons are ILLEGAL
Air pollution is a visible concern on most days of the year
Food & Water
Is water is safe to drink? Yes
Food:
Only eat piping hot food from street vendors
Avoid buffets
Stick to well populated eateries
Transportation
Land transport comprises the MTR (Mass Transit Railway), taxis, buses, minibuses and tramways (only on Hong Kong Island).
Water transport comprises ferry services between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, and to the Outlying Islands.
Accessibility
Barrier-free travel is now widely available in Hong Kong.
There are a range of accessible accommodations, activities, attractions and services, as well as other convenient ways to travel.