Visa-free access to Nicaragua and Solomon Islands for HKSAR passport holders

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The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (July 27) that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received notification from the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua (Nicaragua) that HKSAR passport holders may now visit Nicaragua visa-free for a stay of up to 30 days. In addition, effective from August 26, 2026, HKSAR passport holders may also visit Solomon Islands visa-free for a stay of up to 30 days.

Meanwhile, effective from August 26, 2026, nationals of Nicaragua and Solomon Islands may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a stay of up to 30 days.

An ImmD spokesman said, "Nicaragua and Solomon Islands are along the Belt and Road. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, this visa-free arrangement brings greater travel convenience to travellers from Hong Kong, Nicaragua and Solomon Islands, thereby strengthening Hong Kong’s ties with the two countries in tourism, culture and economy."

Including Nicaragua and Solomon Islands, 178 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/Monday, July 27, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:35

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