# Hong Kong (SAR China) passport to Japan: Visa-free

Current access classification: **Visa-free** — No visa required before travel.

Access data checked August 24, 2026. Evidence status: **official evidence collected**.

This page concerns ordinary short visits unless an official source states otherwise. Authorities apply the current rule, and individual circumstances can change the applicable treatment.

## Evidence timeline

- **Current official route — Qualifying Hong Kong SAR and BN(O) passports are visa-exempt** (Visa-free)
  The exemption covers HKSAR passports and BN(O) passports whose holders have right of residence in Hong Kong.
  - The policy is limited to an HKSAR passport or a qualifying BN(O) passport with Hong Kong right of residence.
  - The normal landing-permission period is 90 days.
  Official sources:
  - [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Exemption of visa for short-term stays](https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html)
  - [Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom: Japan visa general information](https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/index_000025.html)

## Useful links

- [HTML evidence page](https://multipassrank.com/hong-kong-sar-china-japan-visa-free)
- [Hong Kong (SAR China) passport access](https://multipassrank.com/passport/hong-kong-sar-china)
- [All passport requirements for Japan](https://multipassrank.com/destination/japan)
- [Dataset license](https://multipassrank.com/data-license)