HKSAR Government to Increase Air Passenger Departure Tax Exemption

With effect from 1 October 2025, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will expand the scope of passengers exempted from the air passenger departure tax (APDT) to include:

1. passengers arriving at Hong Kong by aircraft and departing by aircraft on the following day; and
2. passengers arriving at Hong Kong by land or sea and departing by aircraft on the same day or on the following day, except those who have left Hong Kong by land or sea on the day or the preceding day of their departure flights.

This new arrangement offers a great opportunity for visitors to extend their stay in Hong Kong so as to explore and enjoy this Asia's world city.

Eligible passengers who have paid the APDT at the time of purchasing the air tickets may apply for refund.  More information on the refund procedures will be available soon.