The Hong Kong Business Travel Guide provides business travellers with a range of valuable travel resources to assist them. The guide contains visa information, facts on Hong Kong, business customs, useful tips and other resources. An understanding and appreciation of other cultures, languages, customs and etiquette can be of great importance to business travellers and give a real advantage to ensuring a successful business trip.
Hong Kong Guide
Quick Facts on Hong Kong
Hong Kong Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Hong Kong Map
Hong Kong Weather
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Hong Kong Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Hong Kong Travel Videos
Quick Facts on Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)
Capital: Hong Kong
Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Population: 6.9 Million
Area total: 1,100 sq km
Languages: Cantonese, English
Time Zone: GMT +8
Electricity: 220V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 852
GDP: USD 225bn (2010)
Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism with smaller Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish minorities.
Political System: Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Internet Domain: .hk
Hong Kong Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Hong Kong. You can find further information on entry requirements for Hong Kong, advice on local laws and customs, health considerations, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Hong Kong. The information is updated regularly making it a good reference point when looking for the latest travel advice and information on Hong Kong for both business and leisure travellers. For more information please see: Hong Kong Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for UK nationals, EU, citizens of Canada and USA and many other countries world wide, for short term visits. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Hong Kong Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is conservative with suit the norm. The usual greeting is with a handshake, business cards are exchanged afterwards. Business cards are extensively used in Hong Kong and it is wise to go with a plentiful supply of them. Business cards should be offered and received with both hands. When receiving one it should be politely looked at first rather than just put away with is considered impolite. People are addressed with their titles and family names. Trust is important to build up when doing business here, with can take time to build up.
Travel Advice and Tips
The majority of trips to Hong Kong for both business visitors and tourists are likely to pleasant and incident free, Hong Kong is a relatively safe place for visitors. You should however beware of pick pockets especially in busy and crowded areas. Avoid isolated areas and beware of spiked drinks, do not leave your drink unattended at any time. Ensure valuables are not on show and are put away.
Travel Checklist: See our Travellers Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP for any travel vaccinations you may require, up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%. Taxi drivers do not usually expect a tip, the fare is usually paid when rounded up.
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday
09.00 to 12.30 Saturdays
For Shops:
08.00/09.00 to 21.00 Monday to Sunday
For Banks:
09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday
09.00 to 13.00 Saturdays (for some banks only)
NOTE: Some shops are open 7 days a week.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year's Day Holiday
January 23: Chinese (Lunar) New Year
April 5: Ching Ming Festival
April 6:Good Friday
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day
May 2: Lord Buddha's Birthday
June 6: Tuen Ng Festival
July 1: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
September 30: Mid-Autumn Festival
October 1: National Day
October 23: Chung Yeung Festival
December 25-27: Christmas Day & Holidays
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
