Transport - Getting to & around Hong Kong
Hong Kong has an excellent transport system which is clean, relatively inexpensive and reliable. See the section on Hong Kong Transport for more details on local transport as well as getting to and from Hong Kong's modern Chek Lap Kok Airport.
Currency
The Hong Kong dollar is currently available in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 with coins availabe in the following amounts - HK $ 1, 2, 5 and 10 as well as 10, 20 and 50 cents. Visa, Mastercard and other cards such as American Express are widely accepted and ATMs are can be found in many places allowing cash to be withdrawn from credit and debit cards.
Visa Information
Most visitors can expect to enter Hong Kong and receive a visa ranging from 7 days to 6 months based on nationality. For up to date information on visa requirements, please visit your Chinese Consulate office or check their website online. In general, British citizens can stay in Hong Kong for up to 180 days and 90 days if the individual is from a British dependent territory. Nationals from the European Union (except for Britain), Australia, Canada and the USA can stay for upto 90 days.
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