Extension of period of stay for holders of APEC Business Travel Card

The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (October 30) that, with effect from November 1, 2026, the visa-free period of stay in Hong Kong for holders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) who have obtained pre-clearance from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will be extended to 90 days. An ImmD spokesman said, "The APEC Business Mobility Group (BMG) has announced that five participating economies of the ABTC Scheme, namely the People's Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; the Philippines; and Singapore, will extend the maximum period of stay for visiting ABTC holders from 60 days to 90 days, with a view to further enhancing the effectiveness of the ABTC. The specific implementation timeline will be determined by the relevant economies. Our country will implement the new arrangement from November 1, 2026." The spokesman continued, "In line with our country's implementation date, with effect from November 1, 2026, ABTC holders who have obtained pre-clearance from the HKSAR will have their maximum visa-free period of stay in the HKSAR extended from 60 days to 90 days. Other immigration arrangements regarding t

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