Travel advice for Hong Kong.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Hong Kong.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

ATM Search

Banknotes

in local currency

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Hongkong-Dollar HKD

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

Find out more about Travel

Useful tips from our experts:

Transfer money worldwide with Send.

Send is the convenient and reliable money transfer service: you can send money quickly and securely to your relatives and friends abroad using your smartphone.

More about Send

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 7 h / + 6 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

English and Cantonese

Language capabilities

English

Country code for calling Switzerland

001 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 1 month or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Hongkong, 62/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Tel. +852 2522 71 47 / +852 2522 71 48

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 16.30 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 12.30 h (Sat)

Stores

10.00 - 19.00/21.30 h (daily)

Driving
  • Left-hand driving.

  • Swiss driver's license accepted; international driver's license recommended.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 25 (varies by rental company).

  • Rental cars with driver available.

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Ideal for your journey: the Travel card.

Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.

Find out more about Travel

Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

Suggest a change