
Health
International Innoculation Certificates are not normally required
unless cholera has been detected either in Hong Kong or Macau
or in the area recently visited by the arrival.
Customs
On arrival, visitors are not usually bothered with customs
formalities, but may be subject to a routine check. There
is a 5% ad valorem duty on importation of electrical appliances
and equipment.
On departure, there are no export duties on any article: antiques,
gold, jewellery, radios, cameras, etc.
However, Hong Kong customs authorities will only allow visitors
one litre of spirits plus 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250
gr. of tobacco into Hong Kong duty free. Residents are allowed
to take in only one bottle of table or Port wine, plus 100
cigarettes or 25 cigars.
Foreign Currency
There are no restrictions on the amount of currency which
can be brought in or taken out.
Foreign currencies or travellers cheques may be exchanged
at hotels, banks and licensed money exchange bureau.