Hong Kong Hikes Entry, Visa & Passport Fees from Sept 8 — What B2B Travel Pros Need to Know

Major Fee Increases Coming for Hong Kong Immigration Services

Starting September 8, 2025, travellers and residents alike will see significant cost hikes for Hong Kong’s immigration services. The city’s Immigration Department has announced fee increases of 3% to over 50% across various services, including entry permits, travel passes, and passports.

This adjustment marks Hong Kong’s first substantial fee revision in years, aiming to align fees with actual operational costs and uphold the department’s cost-recovery model.

Which Fees Are Rising? A Snapshot of Key Changes

To help B2B travel professionals prepare, here’s a glance at some of the new fees coming into effect on September 8:

Even Hong Kong SAR passport fees are going up:

Overseas Delivery Charges Rising, Too

Travel agents managing clients overseas should note higher delivery fees for documents:

• Express to North America/Europe: HKD 310 (up from HKD 220)

• Asia-Pacific express: HKD 210 (up from HKD 165)

• Registered airmail: HKD 60 (up from HKD 47)

Why Are Fees Increasing?

The Immigration Department operates on a “user-pays” principle. Recent reviews revealed that current fees don’t fully cover operational costs. Rather than imposing sudden, steep hikes, the government is phasing in new charges to balance service quality with financial sustainability.

Officials emphasise that the adjustments are designed not to disrupt travellers or business operations significantly.

What This Means for Travel Agents and Corporations

B2B travel professionals, consolidators, and corporate travel managers should proactively:

◉ Advise Clients to Apply Early: Encourage clients needing visas or documents to submit applications before Sept 8, 2025, to save money.

◉ Adjust Travel Budgets: Update pricing estimates for trips involving Hong Kong, factoring in higher visa and document costs.

◉ Stay Informed: Keep an eye on the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s website for official fee tables and future changes.

◉ Plan for Delivery Costs: For corporate clients requiring overseas document delivery, factor in the new, higher shipping fees.

Key Takeaways for B2B Travel Professionals

• Hong Kong will implement new immigration, visa, and passport fees from Sept 8, 2025.

• Fee increases range from modest 3% hikes to over 50% for some services.

• Changes reflect efforts to recover full operational costs while maintaining service quality.

• Early applications before the deadline can save clients significant costs.

• B2B agents should update pricing, advise clients, and plan for additional fees.
  
  

Final Thoughts

Hong Kong’s updated fee structure underscores the importance of staying informed and proactive. For travel agents and corporate planners, timely guidance to clients can help avoid unnecessary costs and ensure smoother travel experiences.

While the increases are notable, they’re manageable for well-prepared travellers and businesses.

Stay vigilant, keep clients informed, and ensure seamless travel arrangements as Hong Kong enters this new phase of immigration service pricing.

Stay Connected with the Travel Community.

Follow our updates at blog.agentbazar.in and transform how you support your clients at every stage of travel.