Travel from Hong Kong to South Korea is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any Hong Kong citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Confirm visa requirements for Hong Kong passport holders travelling to South Korea with South Korea's official immigration authority.
Generic country-level guidance for South Korea. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to South Korea. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to South Korea (KR). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare USD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving South Korea (KR). Form: Customs declaration. Declare USD 10,000+ equivalent
Typical September conditions at ICN (South Korea (KR)): mild. Typical lows around 16°C, highs around 24°C, moderate rainfall (~150mm for the month).
Your passport-to-South Korea pairing isn't in our verified reference yet — coverage is expanding. Before booking, confirm the requirement directly with South Korea's official immigration portal (linked below). If a visa is needed it usually has to be applied for in advance, so don't rely on a check-in agent's word.
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