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:

Service	Current Fee (HKD)	New Fee (HKD)
Seaman’s Identity Book	310	430
Ordinary Visa – Others	230	330
Transit Visa	120	170
Change of Stay Conditions	230	330
Multiple Re-entry Permit	170	210
Entry Permit (Single Entry)	230	330
Entry Permit (Multiple, 1 Year)	470	670
Entry Permit (Multiple, 3 Years)	935	1,350
APEC Business Travel Card (5 Years)	540	700
Travel Pass (3 Years)	760	920

Even Hong Kong SAR passport fees are going up:

Passport Type	Current Fee (HKD)	New Fee (HKD)
Adult Passport (32 pages)	370	430
Adult Passport (48 pages)	460	520
Child Passport (32 pages)	185	215
Child Passport (48 pages)	230	260

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

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.

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