Hong Kongs immigration department will increase fees for some services, including the issuing of visas and entry permits from September 8.
Visa fee increases include the following:
- Ordinary visas: increase from HK230 R515 to HK330 R740
- Transit visas: increase from HK120 R270 to HK170 R380
- Change of condition of stay including extension of stay: increase from HK230 R515 to HK330 R740
- Entry permit valid for one entry: increase from HK230 R515 to HK330 R740
- Entry permit for multiple entries valid for one year: increase from HK470 R1 052 to HK670 R1 500
- Entry permit for multiple entries valid for three years: increase from HK935 R2 093 to HK1 350 R3 022
- Re-entry permit: increase from HK55 R123 to HK70 R157
- Multiple re-entry permit: increase from HK170 R380 to HK210 R470
South African passport holders can travel to Hong Kong visa-free for up to 30 days. However, Southern African countries such as Angola and Eswatini require a visa.