>Visa:
Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain visas for
periods varying from seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality.
For more information about visa requirements, click here.
Visa/entry permit requirements, click here
For
general visa information: click here
Information on visa requirements: click here
Visa Form
(pdf) download: click here
In-depth Visa Application Procedure with detail instructions, click here
Brief Description of Tourist Visa, click here
US Department of State Information on Passports and Visas: click here
>Airports
in Hong Kong
>Transportation
Hong Kong has one of the world’s most efficient, safe and affordable
public transportation systems. Local public transportation via
bus, ferry or the MTR subway system is user-friendly. The MTR system
covers
extensive areas of Hong Kong with signs in both English and
Chinese.
The rate for taxis in Hong Kong is HK$15 for the first 2
kilometres
and HK$1.4 for each additional 200 metres. Some surcharges are
applicable for various tunnel crossings and extra baggage.
> Power Supply
for your computer or electronic appliances - electricity is AC 220
Volts. A multi-pronged electrical outlet
travel adapter to adjust the AC plug on your equipment is recommended.
>Current
exchange:
About
HK$7.8 is equaled to US$1.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival, at
banks, exchangers or hotels.
Exchange
rate: click
here
>Climate
The climate in Hong Kong is
sub-tropical. In March the temperature can range from around 22°C
to 15°C, with intermittent spring showers
Many
prefer to visit Hong Kong during November and December when the weather
is nice, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. In
January and February the temperature can drop to below 10°C
(50°F). Warmer
tempertures
are in March and April. May
is hot and humid, and by September there could be cyclones.
Current weather:
Hong
Kong Observatory website.
>Trade Fairs:
Want to do deeper research on a particular trade fair or a business
opportunity, click below for a
list of websites covering these subjects.
> Hong Kong News:
South China Morning Post
iMail
(formerly Hong Kong Standard)
Hong Kong Daily
>News on Asia:
Economist.com
World Trade Magazine
Far Eastern Economic Review
Reuters
Financial Times
Asia
Observer
Asia
Times
Asia Business Watch
