Bona fide members of the foreign media based in Hong Kong, the bulk of whose work is published outside Hong Kong.
One-time Joining fee: HK$3,850
Monthly Subscription Fee WITHOUT Spouse: $1,375
Monthly Subscription Fee WITH Spouse: $1,400
Special promotion for Early-Career Correspondents and Journalists
In support of journalists and correspondents who would like to become members but are worried about affordability, the Club grants a certain number of applicants reduced monthly fees on a graduating scale during their first three years of membership. The programme is intended for early career journalists whose salaries have not yet caught up with their talents
*Special Monthly Subscription Fee:
1st year: HK$250, 2nd year: HK$500, 3rd year: $750, 4th year on standard fee.
Bona fide journalists based in Hong Kong who make more than 50% of their income from their locally based journalistic activities
One-time Joining fee: HK$3,850
Monthly Subscription Fee WITHOUT Spouse: $1,375
Monthly Subscription Fee WITH Spouse: $1,400
Special promotion for Early-Career Correspondents and Journalists
In support of journalists and correspondents who would like to become members but are worried about affordability, the Club grants a certain number of applicants reduced monthly fees on a graduating scale during their first three years of membership. The programme is intended for early career journalists whose salaries have not yet caught up with their talents
*Special Monthly Subscription Fee:
1st year: HK$250, 2nd year: HK$500, 3rd year: $750, 4th year on standard fee.
For those not employed as journalists yet who wish to take advantage of the FCC’s professional and social activities. This includes all professionals, authors and business people
Joining fee: HK$45,000
Monthly Subscription Fee WITHOUT Spouse: $1,375
Monthly Subscription Fee WITH Spouse: $1,400
These are transferable memberships for companies who can then nominate more than one member for a cost. They carry certain restrictions. Please ask the Membership Department for further details
Approved bona fide full-time members of the Hong Kong diplomatic corps.
Please ask the Membership Department for further details
FCC members enjoy links with some 90 clubs around the world from Sydney to London and Washington and can use the facilities of these when they visit. We recommend checking in advance what each club requires for visitors.
Click here for a list of our current partnerships.
Visiting journalists
Professional journalists visiting Hong Kong can apply for a temporary membership at Reception. They must fill in a form and submit proof of their status as a journalist (such as a business card or official press card) as well as proof of overseas residence (such as a passport or return airplane ticket.)
Temporary Members
Visiting professionals who are not journalists can also apply for a temporary membership if they are introduced by a current member. Please ask Reception for a form, which needs to be submitted along with a photocopy of the identity details in the visitor’s passport, a passport-sized photograph and proof of residential address. For more details about the rules for temporary members, please visit www.fcchk.org/gallery/club-rules
Reciprocal members
Members of reciprocal clubs can apply for visitor status. They must provide their reciprocal club membership card and a document identifying themselves as an active member of their respective club. Those wishing to take advantage are advised to contact the FCC at concierge@fcchk.org at least 3 days before their visit.
Absent members
Members leaving Hong Kong may apply for Absent Membership for a fee of HK$2,000. Absent members do not pay monthly subscriptions. Please contact the Membership team at membership@fcchk.org for more details