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- Dialing Code
- + 852
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +8
- Language
- Cantonese and English
- Best Time to Go
- October – December
- Currency
- Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Travel Tips
- Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China
- Smoking is prohibited in public areas and hefty fines are charged for non-compliance. Fines are also charged for littering. Eating and drinking is not allowed on public transport
- Mandarin is widely spoken
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink
Last updated 20 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Accredited to the Embassy of China in Pretoria
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
February: 17 - 19
April: 3 - 7
May: 1, 24 - 25
June: 19
July: 1
September: 26
October: 1, 18 - 19
December: 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
South African passport holders do not require a tourist visa for stays of up to 30 days
- Should you require a visa, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Immigration Department www.info.gov.hk/immd
Entry Requirements
- Passport, with at least 30 days validity from date leaving Hong Kong
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Onward / return travel arrangements
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Japanese Encephalitis (Not available in SA), Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
South Africa Consulate-General
19/F Central Plaza, Room 1906-8, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: + 852 3926 4300
E-mail: info@sacg.hk
Website: sacg.hk