Destination Weddings

Hong Kong

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At a glance

Marrying in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lets couples swap a harbour skyline for a beach or a temple within the same afternoon. The food scene alone makes the guest weekend worth the long flight.

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Best timeOct to Dec

Cool, dry and clear after typhoon season

Flight time13 hours

Direct from Heathrow

VisaNo visa

UK visitors staying up to six months

Legal weddingLegally binding

No residency needed. Give notice to the Marriage Registry at least 15 days, and within three months, before

Top tipNotice timing

Overseas couples can post their notice up to six months ahead, but it is processed three months out

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

8 venues in Hong Kong

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Hong Kong wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner