Visa and entry permit are separate terms and should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Hong Kong Immigration Department groups both under the entry arrangements for people requiring a “visa/entry permit” to visit or transit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The cited wording does not explain when one term applies instead of the other.
What the official wording establishes
The page expressly includes both labels in its description of visit and transit arrangements. The slash connects two terms under one heading; it does not establish that they refer to the same document, cover the same people, or can be used interchangeably in every case.
Neither term should therefore be selected merely because it appears more familiar or appears to be a general English equivalent.
How to check the applicable term
A reader should consult the official instructions that match the particular person and journey, then identify:
- The exact category used in those instructions.
- Whether the category is a visa, an entry permit, or another stated document.
- Any document and application requirements linked to that category.
A general visit or transit page can provide a starting point, but terminology alone does not determine the applicable document or requirement.
What still needs confirmation
The quoted official wording does not state individual eligibility rules, application procedures, fees, validity periods, or travel conditions. It also does not establish which term applies to a particular traveler.
Before travelling, the reader must still confirm from the applicable official materials whether a visa or entry permit is required, which term is used for that case, and what requirements accompany it.