Visiting Hong Kong (English version only)

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Date

8 - 12 December 2025 (Mon – Fri)

Venue

Henry Cheng International Conference Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR

Target audience

Members of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP), also researchers, psychologists, educators, coaches, administrators, students, and athletes interested in sports psychology.

Language

English (simultaneous interpretation is not available).

Passport and Visa Requirement

Important Note for Overseas Participants:
Visitors to Hong Kong must hold a passport with a minimum validity of six months.

Hong Kong offers visa-free entry to citizens from over 100 countries, including most Asian nations, as well as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, the UK, and the USA.

We recommend checking with your travel agent for the latest entry requirements or visiting the website of the Immigration Department of the HKSAR. We will assist delegates in obtaining visitor permits by providing support letters. Please note that applicants are responsible for submitting their own applications.

Time Zone

The local time in Hong Kong, China is GMT +8.

Weather

Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate. In December 2022, the average monthly temperature was 16.6 degrees Celsius, with total rainfall of 25.7 millimeters. For further information, please visit the Hong Kong Observatory website : https://www.hko.gov.hk/tc/index.html.

Currency

The currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar (HK$), which is pegged to the US Dollar within a band of 7.75 to 7.85. Most foreign currencies and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged easily at banks, hotels, and currency exchange services. Credit cards are widely accepted at major hotels, restaurants, department stores, and shops.
The main payment methods in Hong Kong are cash, Octopus Card, and Alipay/WeChat Pay, Apple and Android Pay are also accepted. Please note that some locations may not accept American Express.

Currency Exchange as of Nov 2024

1 USD	7.78 HKD
1 EURO	8.45 HKD
1 GBP	10 HKD
1 CAD	5.6 HKD
1 AUD	5.1 HKD
1 RMB	1.09 HKD
100 JPY	5.1 HKD
1000 KRW	5.64 HKD

For latest exchange rate, please visit - XE.com

Excursion (provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board)

For more information, please visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board Webpage