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“HELLO HONG KONG” CAMPAIGN - 500,000 FLIGHT TICKETS GIVEAWAY
Hong Kong welcomes visitors from all around the world with open arms and open doors, giving away 500,000 air tickets and over a million Hong Kong Goodies visitor consumption vouchers through the “Hello Hong Kong” campaign! Get a cash voucher for restaurants, shops or attractions, an exclusive gift from your favourite attraction or museum, or a free welcome drink at one of Hong Kong’s eclectic bars.

More details about the flight tickets giveaway have been released! Round-trip tickets will be distributed in phases starting from 1 March 2023 based on your departure location.
For travellers departing from Singapore – round trip air tickets will be given away by Cathay Pacific from 2 to 8 March. Take part in a quiz hosted by Cathay Pacific and stand a chance to win a round trip ticket to Hong Kong.
For travellers departing from Vietnam – take part in a quiz hosted by Cathay Pacific from 17 to 23 March to stand a chance to win. From 1 March - you can also purchase a round-trip Economy Fare ticket by Hong Kong Airlines at no cost on designated routes. Limited quantity, first come, first served!
For other locations, please click the following website:
https://wow.hongkongairport.com/tickets
Bookmark the above site, mark your calendar, and get prepared to say “Hello, Hong Kong!”
Press release from Cathay Pacific:
https://news.cathaypacific.com/80-000-cathay-pacific-air-tickets-to-be-given-away-in-southeast-asia-in-support-of-hello-hong-kong
Requirements for inbound travellers
(A) COVID-19 measures
There is now no vaccination, no quarantine and no isolation requirements. All you need is a simple self-administered ART test taken within 24 hours before departure time and keep the photo of test result for 90 days for inspection on request by Government personnel. For details, please read:
https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/plan/traveller-info/boarding-and-testing-arrangements-upon-arrival.html
(B)Travel documents
1. Singapore passport holders entering Hong Kong as a ‘general visitor’ are entitled to a visa-free period not exceeding 90 days.
2. Vietnamese and Laos passport holders have to apply for a proper visitor visa from Immigration Department’s website:
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/index.html#tab_f_1
3. Indian passport holders are required to apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free:
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/pre-arrival_registration_for_indian_nationals.html
4. Chinese nationals (ie PRC passport holders) have to apply for a visa from Chinese Embassy of their departure country, if they are taking a trip from a certain country to Hong Kong and then back to the same departure country:
Contact of Chinese Embassy in Singapore:
http://sg.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/
Contact of Chinese Embassies in other countries:
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/
https://www.mfa.gov.cn/web/zwjg_674741/zwsg_674743/yz_674745/
5. For other countries’ nationals, please check “Part 2” of following Immigration Department website:
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html
6. For further enquiries on visa matters, please contact Hong Kong’s Immigration Department direct by phone ((+852) 2824 6111) or email (enquiry@immd.gov.hk )
New enthralling Hong Kong experiences and attractions await you! Follow Hong Kong Tourism Board on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverHongKong/
https://www.instagram.com/discoverhongkong/
https://twitter.com/discoverhk
We look forward to seeing you in Hong Kong soon!
Best regards,
HKETO in Singapore
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