Hong Kong to increase visa fees

Hong Kong’s immigration department will increase fees for some services, including the issuing of visas and entry permits from September 8.

Visa fee increases include the following:

• Ordinary visas: increase from HK$230 (R515) to HK$330 (R740)
• Transit visas: increase from HK$120 (R270) to HK$170 (R380)
• Change of condition of stay (including extension of stay): increase from HK$230 (R515) to HK$330 (R740)
• Entry permit valid for one entry: increase from HK$230 (R515) to HK$330 (R740)
• Entry permit for multiple entries (valid for one year): increase from HK$470 (R1 052) to HK$670 (R1 500)
• Entry permit for multiple entries (valid for three years): increase from HK$935 (R2 093) to HK$1 350 (R3 022)
• Re-entry permit: increase from HK$55 (R123) to HK$70 (R157)
• Multiple re-entry permit: increase from HK$170 (R380) to HK$210 (R470)

South African passport holders can travel to Hong Kong visa-free for up to 30 days. However, Southern African countries such as Angola and Eswatini require a visa.