As of September 8, 2025, Hong Kong will raise fees for many immigration services.These include visas, entry permits, passports and travel documents. This measure affects both travelers and foreign residents, with increases ranging from 3% to 51% depending on the service concerned.
Why the increase?
The authorities explain that this revision is intended to bring fees into line with the "user pays" principle, and to ensure that actual processing costs are covered. The aim is to ensure the financial viability of immigration services without recourse to external funding. According to the government, this increase will have little impact on the day-to-day expenses of most residents and businesses, but will be more noticeable for foreign visitors.
Overview of new rates
Here are a few examples of changes in main expenses:
| Service | Old rate (HKD) | New price list (HKD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary visa | 230 | 330 |
| Transit visa | 120 | 170 |
| Entry permit (1 year, multiple entries) | 470 | 670 |
| Entry permit (3 years, multiple entries) | 935 | 1 350 |
| Passport (adult, 32 pages) | 370 | 430 |
| Passport (adult, 48 pages) | 460 | 520 |
| Passport (minor, 32 pages) | 185 | 215 |
| Passport (minor, 48 pages) | 230 | 260 |
| APEC business travel card (valid for up to 5 years) | 540 | 700 |
| Re-entry permit (1 visit) | 55 | 70 |
| Re-entry permit (multiple entries, valid for 1 year) | 170 | 210 |
| Express shipping (Europe, North America) | 220 | 310 |
Non-exhaustive table, based on official Immigration Department data.
Who's concerned?
- Travelers : Foreign tourists and visitors will have to pay more to obtain their visas or entry permits.
- Professionals Fees for work and residence visas will also be increased.
- Students and families Student and dependent permits will be slightly increased.
- Shipping services The biggest increase will be in the cost of sending official documents abroad, up to 51%.
Practical advice
The authorities recommend that people planning to travel, work or study in Hong Kong file their applications before September 8, 2025 to benefit from the old rates.
Why act now?
Fees were last revised several years ago. This update is part of a process of adjusting to the current costs of managing and processing files, while maintaining the quality of the services offered.
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