The Hong Kong authorities allow everybody to open a bank account,regardless of whether you are a resident or non-resident. Foreigners intending to open a bank account in Hong Kong may be subject to additional requirements for verification and identification. However, you do not need to be a permanent HK resident to have a bank account in Hong Kong. The process is straightforward, especially if you are an EU, US or Australian passport holder. And for others, the documentation and process timings are different.
Ultimately each bank has different evaluation criteria for reviewing your application, we’ve listed the application conditions below:
The applicant does not need to be physically present in Hong Kong when opening a bank account
To open a business bank account, the candidate must be able to demonstrate the business scope and services using the company website
You are required to answer a few standard questions, there is no need for any complex or in-depth supporting documents.