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Immigration Requirements

In order to travel to Hong, there are certain entry requirements you must meet depending on the country you reside in, hold citizenship in, or have a passport for.

Many countries can visit Hong Kong for a visa-free period of between 7-90 days. However, some countries will require a visa for a visit spanning any time.

You can check if you need a visa and if you meet basic eligibility requirements HERE.

For those who require a visa, it normally takes four weeks to process a visit/transit visa/entry permit application upon receipt of all the required documents, so it recommended that you apply timeously to ensure you are able to receive your visa on time.

You can apply for a visa online using this service. The list of documents you will need to provide online is also available here. They also have a helpful page for FAQs about online application for entry for visit/transit in Hong Kong.

Please refer to the Hong Kong Immigration Department webpage for additional links and information.

You can also visit the IATA TravelCentre website, input information about your trip, and receive details about what immigration and health requirements must be met.

Pre-Arrival Registration

Indian nationals can enjoy a visa-free visit of up to 14 days, but are required to apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can visit the HKSAR visa free. Please click HERE for details of PAR.