Hong Kong

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Compulsory vaccinations: none.

Recommended immunisations: *diphtheria, *hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *malaria, *polio, *TB, tetanus, *typhoid * recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

Risks: malaria, in New Territories border areas only.

Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:

Climate: Sub-tropical climate with heavy rainfall between early May-late Sep, but some rain falls in all months. Autumn and Winter between Oct-Mar is cool and dry. Humidity is high during the hot, wet summer and can be oppressive and typhoons can cause problems between Jul-Sep.

Clothing: Lightweights for summer, mediumweights for winter. Rainwear advisable all year but particularly for summer months.