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Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Canada?

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Hong Kong citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Canada — applied for online before departure.

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Hong Kong vs Canada: passport comparison

Hong Kong

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #46 · mobility 160

Canada

117

visa-free countries

Global rank: #32 · mobility 167.2
101

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

Hong Kong + Canada: passport compatibility

81%

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

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

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

Where Hong Kong and Canada 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 Austria90 days#13 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 Macao30 days#67 Malawi30 days#127 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 Peru180 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 Zambia90 days#139

Canada: how many Hong Kong applications are not approved

IRCC publishes how many applications were processed and how many approved. The gap covers refusals and withdrawals together — Canada does not report refusals separately.

16.5%
of applications from Hong Kong citizens were not approved in 2025
-17.6 pp below the all-country median (34.2%) — approved more often
-1.2 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 17.7%, now 16.5%
15,020applications processed in the year
12,540of them approved
#113strictest of 133 countries

Two caveats without which the figure misleads. First, it covers all temporary residents — visits, study and work together — whereas for the US we show B-1/B-2 visas and for the UK visitor visas. Second, IRCC does not break out refusals, so the gap between processed and approved also includes withdrawn applications. This rate is not comparable with the US or UK figures. Source: IRCC open data  ·  methodology →

How the entry rule changed: Hong Kong → Canada

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

1passports gained easier entry to Canada
0passports saw Canada tighten its rules
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 →

Canada: good to know

Ottawa

Capital

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Hong Kong goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Canada

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Canada?
Hong Kong citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Canada — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Hong Kong or Canada?
The Canada passport is stronger: 117 visa-free countries versus 114. Global rank: Hong Kong #46, Canada #32.
Where can Hong Kong and Canada citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 101 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Canada?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Hong Kong and Canada?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Hong Kong passport ranking

Where else the Hong Kong passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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