Hong Kong to Increase Visa Fees Starting September 2025
Hong Kong will raise visa and immigration service fees by 3% to 51% from September 8, 2025, affecting travelers, workers, and residents. Here’s what to expect.
Starting September 8, 2025, Hong Kong will raise fees for a wide range of immigration services, including visas, entry permits, passports, and travel documents. The increase affects travelers and foreign residents alike, with rises ranging from 3% to 51% depending on the service.
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Why the increase?
Hong Kong authorities say the move aligns fees with the “user pays” principle and ensures costs cover actual processing expenses. The goal is to secure the financial sustainability of immigration services without relying on external funding. While the government notes the increase will have minimal impact on daily spending for most residents and businesses, it will be more noticeable for overseas visitors.
New fee schedule highlights
The table below shows how key fees are changing:
Service | Old fee (HKD) | New fee (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 |
Adult passport (32 pages) | 370 | 430 |
Adult passport (48 pages) | 460 | 520 |
Minor passport (32 pages) | 185 | 215 |
Minor passport (48 pages) | 230 | 260 |
APEC business travel card (max 5-year validity) | 540 | 700 |
Re-entry permit (1 visit) | 55 | 70 |
Re-entry permit (multiple entries, 1-year validity) | 170 | 210 |
Courier fee (Europe, North America) | 220 | 310 |
Table: unofficial summary of Hong Kong Immigration Department fee adjustments.
Who will feel the impact?
Travelers: tourists and foreign visitors will pay more for visas and entry permits.
Professionals: higher fees for work and stay visas.
Students & families: modest increases for student and dependent permits.
Courier services: document courier fees rise by up to 51%, the largest jump.
Planning ahead
Anyone planning to travel, work, or study in Hong Kong is advised to submit applications before September 8, 2025, to lock in the current lower rates.
Timing and rationale
This is the first adjustment in several years. The increase covers rising case-management and processing costs while maintaining service quality.
En tant que chargée de relation client, mes missions sont la gestion et le suivi des demandes de visas. Je reste informée des actualités concernant les nouvelles formalités de voyage ainsi que les spécificités des nouveaux visas.