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TRAVELER INTELLIGENCE · HONG KONG

Hong Kong expands its Invited Persons Scheme: who can use it?

From 1 October 2026, Hong Kong's invitation-based entry facilitation covers Central Asian and Gulf Cooperation Council nationals alongside ASEAN nationals. Nationality alone does not open the route.

By World Trip News Desk3 min read Updated 2 October 2026

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