Basics
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Money
Currency
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (symbol: $), code HKD.
Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars and 50, 20 and 10 cents.
Tipping
Tipping is usually not expected in Hong Kong. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.
ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local names: ATM or 自動櫃員機) are common in Hong Kong. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.
You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Hong Kong is on average 16.8 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Hong Kong is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Mobile phone
You can buy a SIM card for about 31.12 HKD, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: 3 (Three), China Mobile, SmarTone or csl..
Hong Kong uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Hong Kong upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Hong Kong, dial +, then 852 (the country code for Hong Kong), then the area code and the local number.
For local calls within Hong Kong, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Homosexuality is legal in Hong Kong.
Same-sex marriage is not recognized.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.
Travel advisories
Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.
