Weapons in Hong Kong: what are the rules for travelers?

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Weapons — Hong Kong

What travelers need to know about weapons in Hong Kong. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Weapons in Hong Kong: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

Mace, pepper spray, stun guns, switchblades, knuckle-dusters, self-defense batons, handcuffs, and similar items are banned in Hong Kong — including for transit passengers, as airport luggage is screened.

Arrest or detention; goods seized.

§ US State Dept — Hong Kong

Verified Jul 23, 2026

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