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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Austria?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Austria visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Hong Kong vs Austria: passport comparison

Hong Kong

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #46 · mobility 160

Austria

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #13 · mobility 170.8
101

countries both Hong Kong and Austria can enter visa-free together

Hong Kong + Austria: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Hong Kong and Austria travel together — by entry type:

101 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where Hong Kong and Austria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (101)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda30 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia180 days#129 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados30 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei14 days#52 Bulgaria90 days#35 Cape Verde30 days#136 Chile90 days#45 China30 days#112 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia30 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana30 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kazakhstan14 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan30 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho90 days#122 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao90 days#67 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Mongolia14 days#125 Montenegro90 days#76 Morocco30 days#121 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru90 days#57 Philippines14 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia14 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 South Korea90 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Thailand60 days#110 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 Ukraine14 days#59 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan7 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90 Zambia90 days#139

Your odds of getting the visa: Hong Kong → Austria

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

11,4%
of Austria visa applications refused in Hong Kong
-3,1 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+3.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 7.8%, now 11.4%
630applications filed
547visas issued
72refusals
#116strictest of 118 countries
Where Austria visa applications are filed: Hong Kong

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Hong Kong — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Hong Kong → Austria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Hong Kong → Austria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Hong Kong passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Austria: good to know

Vienna

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+43

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Hong Kong goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Austria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Austria?
Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Austria visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Hong Kong citizens stay in Austria without a visa?
Hong Kong passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Hong Kong or Austria?
The Austria passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 114. Global rank: Hong Kong #46, Austria #13.
Where can Hong Kong and Austria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 101 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Austria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Hong Kong and Austria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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