Regulations and Government
Hong Kong Introducing Advance Passenger Info System
New rules apply to operators of international flights to/from Hong Kong

Hong Kong will soon start rolling out its APIS program to enhance border security via a requirement for operators of international private and commercial flights to provide pre-arrival and departure manifest data to Hong Kong officials. The APIS for Hong Kong has been under development since March 2023.

A transitional period of about 12 months will be adopted to allow time for airlines and general aviation operators to connect to the Hong Kong APIS system and ensure it runs smoothly. During this transition period, the application of offenses and penalties for non-compliance with the requirements will be suspended. According to business aviation flight planning organization Ops Group, business and general aviation operators will have to start using the system in April.

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