1.All Gambian citizens (including holders of diplomatic or official passports) are required to apply for a visa in advance when travelling to Hong Kong.

2.For citizens of other countries, please visit the website of HKSAR Immigration Department at (www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html) to see whether visas are needed to go to HKSAR.

3. Foreign citizens should obtain visas before entering HKSAR if they intend to stay in HKSAR longer than the visa waiver period, or the purpose of visit is to work, take up residence, study or receive training in HKSAR.

4.Applications for visas for HKSAR can be made to Chinese diplomatic or consular missions abroad or directly to the HKSAR Immigration Department. It is up to the applicant to decide which way to apply.

5.Requirements for Visas for HKSAR

5.1 Application Procedures

Applicants can submit visa applications at the Consular Affairs Hall of the Embassy.

5.2 Documents Required:

5.2.1 Passport: the original passport with validity period exceeding the holder’s expected stay in HKSAR by more than one month and with blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport’s information page

5.2.2 The application form for a visa for HKSAR that has been filled out in a truthful, complete, and accurate manner

5.2.3 One 2-inch, recently-taken, full face, and bare-headed color photo

5.2.4 For other required documents, please refer to the website of the HKSAR Immigration Department at (https://www.immd.gov.hk/hks/online-services/index.html#visasentrypermits).

5.3 Processing Time and Fees

5.3.1 Visas to be processed and issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate:

Regular service: 4 working days, GMD 2100

Express service: 3 working days, an additional fee of GMD 1700 per visa will be charged.

5.3.2 The processing time for visa applications that need to be referred to the HKSAR Immigration Department will be extended.