The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received notification from the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan) that HKSAR passport holders may visit Azerbaijan visa-free up to three times, with a stay of up to 30 days at each entry, during the period from February 2, 2026, to February 2, 2027. 
 
     An Immigration Department spokesman said, "Azerbaijan is along the Belt and Road. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, this visa-free arrangement will bring travel convenience to HKSAR passport holders and strengthen the tourism, cultural and economic ties between the two places."
 
     Including Azerbaijan, 175 countries and territories have granted visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders. Please visit the following website for details: www.immd.gov.hk/eng/service/travel_document/visa_free_access.html or scan the QR code in the Annex.

Ends/Friday, January 30, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:00

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