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Online Application for Entry for Visit / Transit in Hong Kong

Who can use this service.

You can use this online service to submit application for entry for visit/transit in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

This online service is not applicable to extension of stay application of visitor. If required, you may apply via this website .

Eligibility Criteria

To find out if you are eligible to apply for entry for visit/transit in Hong Kong, please visit this website .

Documents to be Submitted Online

Documents marked with * are mandatory.

A. Applicant

Please note that in the online application process, the applicant and sponsor will be required to fill in an online application form and sign to confirm that all information given in the online application form is correct, complete and true. If the applicant is under the age of 16 (child applicant), the online application form must be signed by his/her parent or legal guardian.

File Formats

Before uploading the required documents you will need to scan them in one of the following formats: File type: JPEG, PDF, GIF, PNG or TIF (RAW, LZW, JPEG, CCITT-G4) File size: 5Mbytes or below for each file Colour depth: Grayscale (for documents without photos)                        Colour (for documents with photos)

How to Start

Once you have prepared your supplementary documents, you can access the online service through the following link.

Online application for entry for visit/transit in Hong Kong

Please ensure that the information you provide is correct. Incorrect information may render your submission invalid.

Supplementary Document Submission

If you have submitted an application for visit/transit in Hong Kong and received a notification letter from the Immigration Department asking you to provide supplementary documents, you can use the online submission service. The following link will take you to further information on how to submit your supplementary documents online. 

Assistance and Further Information

If you need technical assistance in using the online service, you can call the Immigration e-Services Hotline at (852) 3128 8668 between 7 am and 11 pm daily. For general enquiries, please call (852) 2824 6111 during office hours (from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday, except public holidays), send a fax to (852) 2877 7711 or send an email to [email protected] .   Further information on the online service is available in a set of helpful frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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Hong kong tourism board, visa information.

Indian nationals continue to enjoy 14-day visa-free visit to Hong Kong after successfully completing Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) online.  Application for PAR is easy, convenient and free-of-charge. After inputting the required information, the computer system will process the registration automatically and the result will be made known to the registrant instantly. During the period of validity of the registration (six months), successful registrants may visit Hong Kong for multiple journeys, each for a stay of 14 days, by presenting the printout of the PAR notification slip (which the registrants may print immediately upon completion of the registration process) and the same Indian passport used for the registration.  

For details of PAR, please click  here . Please click  here  for an online demonstration.  

To better plan for your visit to Hong Kong, you are advised to apply for PAR early (4 to 6 weeks in advance). If your PAR application is not successful, or if you intend to visit Hong Kong for more than 14 days, you may apply for a visa with the Hong Kong Immigration Department direct. Chinese diplomatic and consular missions will not accept visit visa applications from Indian nationals. To facilitate smooth processing of your visa application, you should provide all requested information in one go. Other relevant information, e.g. itinerary, reference letter from sponsor(s) in Hong Kong (if any), details of family members travelling with you together (if any) and their PAR registration results (if any), etc. may also be provided together with your visa application for more expeditious processing.  

For assistance and further information on PAR (or on your visa application), please contact the Hong Kong Immigration Department: Email:  [email protected] Webpage:  www.immd.gov.hk Phone: (852) 2824 6111

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Hong Kong Visa for Tourists: A Comprehensive Guide

Updated: September 6, 2023

Hong Kong visa requirements are fairly clear and easy to understand. Most nationalities are exempt from having a visa. Those who need a visa can apply for one at their nearest Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate. Indian and Taiwanese nationals must register and obtain Pre-arrival Registration prior to arrival in Hong Kong.

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Hong kong tourist visa requirements.

Visa EXEMPT passport holders

180-day entry.

• United Kingdom

90-day Entry

• Antigua and Barbuda
• British Overseas Territories
• Czech Republic
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• South Korea
• St Kitts and Nevis
• St Vincent and the Grenadines
• Switzerland
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United States

30-day Entry

• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• United Arab Emirates

14-day Entry

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Burkina Faso
• Equatorial Guinea
• Marshall Islands
• Philippines
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Vatican City

* Visa EXEMPTION is for biometric passport holders only. Non-biometric passport holders must apply for a pre-approved visa from the consulate.

Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) REQUIRED passport holders

Visa required passport holders.

• Afghanistan
• Central African Republic
• Congo, Dem Rep of
• Congo, Rep of
• Cote d’Ivoire
• Guinea-Bissau
• North Korea
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Sudan
• Turkmenistan

Transit Visa REQUIRED passport holders

Visa or Pre-arrival Registration is not needed for direct airside transit and not leaving the airport transit area.

Application Process

Pre-arrival registration (par).

India and Taiwan passport holders must complete Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) online prior to arrival in Hong Kong.

Pre-arrival Registration is required for each individual. If you are traveling as a family, each person in the family must apply for Pre-arrival Registration individually.

Pre-arrival Registration can be done online from anywhere. There are no geographical restrictions.

Each Pre-arrival Registration is linked to a specific passport. So, in the event of loss of passport or passport renewal, a new Pre-arrival Registration must be made.

Pre-arrival Registration for India passport holders

India passport holders must complete Pre-Arrival Registration online at the HK Immigration website prior to arrival in Hong Kong.

The Pre-arrival Registration is valid for 6 months or until the expiration of the passport, whichever is earlier.

The Pre-arrival Registration is for Multiple Entries. Each entry can be up to 14 days.

The following information must be provided while filling out the Pre-arrival Registration online.

• Name in English
• Alias in English
• Marital Status
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Residential Address
• Contact Telephone Number
• India Passport Number
• Passport Place of Issue
• Passport Date of Issue
• Passport Date of Expiry

The entered information must match exactly with the information on the passport. If any piece of information is slightly mismatched, the Pre-arrival Registration will be deemed as invalid.

NOTE Indian passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Hong Kong.

You can only apply for another Pre-arrival Registration if the current one has already expired.

Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan passport holders

Taiwan passport holders must complete Pre-arrival Registration online at the HK Immigration website prior to arrival in Hong Kong.

The Pre-arrival Registration is valid for 2 months.

The Pre-arrival Registration can be used for up to 2 entries to Hong Kong. Each entry can be up to 30 days.

• Name in Chinese and English
• Alias in Chinese and English
• Taiwan identity card number
• Taiwan re-entry travel document number and validity

NOTE The re-entry travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Hong Kong.

You can apply for another Pre-arrival Registration if the existing one has already expired or 2 entries have been used.

Documentation

You do not need to upload any documentation for Pre-arrival Registration. You just have to input the required information.

There is no fee for Pre-arrival Registration. It’s free of charge.

Processing Time

The result of pre-arrival registration is immediate. A “notification slip” is generated right away.

Notification Slip

You must check the information on the notification slip for any possible errors. All information on the notification slip must match exactly with the information on the passport. Any discrepancy will deem the notification slip invalid.

You must print the notification slip on an A4 size blank white paper. You must sign the notification slip. You must present the signed notification slip along with your original passport at the first port of entry in Hong Kong.

NOTE The immigration officers at the airport will check if the data on the notification slip matches with the information on the passport. It’s extremely important to input accurate information and verify and confirm the data on the notification slip before printing and signing.

Pre-approved Visa

Application.

In order to apply for a Pre-approved Visa for Hong Kong, you would need a local sponsor in Hong Kong. A local sponsor can be a business or individual. The individual sponsor must be a Hong Kong resident and must prove their relationship with the applicant.

Hong Kong Visitor Visa can be applied in 4 ways

• In-person by your local sponsor in Hong Kong
• In-person by yourself at your nearest Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate
• By Mail or Post

Apply In-Person by Local Sponsor

Your local sponsor can submit your application directly to the following address in Hong Kong. An original passport is NOT NEEDED in this case.

Receipt and Despatch Sub-unit Hong Kong Immigration Department 2/F, Immigration Tower 7 Gloucester Road Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Apply In-Person by Yourself

You can submit your application along with your original passport at the nearest Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate in your country of residence.

Foreigners living in Mainland China can submit their visa application along with their original passport at the Hong Kong Immigration Division in Beijing or Shanghai.

The Office of the Government of the HKSAR in Beijing No. 71, Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District Beijing 100009 People’s Republic of China

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai 21/F, The Headquarters Building, 168 Xizang Road (M), Huangpu District Shanghai 200001 People’s Republic of China

Note for India passport holders Chinese diplomatic missions and consulates in your country of residence or anywhere WILL NOT accept Hong Kong visa applications from Indian passport holders. India passport holders must apply for a Hong Kong visa directly at the HKSAR Immigration Department in Hong Kong via sponsor, mail or fax. Alternatively, Indian passport holders can request Pre-approval Registration online for entries up to 14 days.

Apply by Mail

If applying by mail, all application forms and supporting documents must be mailed to the following address in Hong Kong. An original passport is NOT NEEDED in this case.

Apply by Fax

In order to speed up the process, the application forms and supporting documents can be faxed to the Hong Kong Immigration Department at the following number.

• +852 28241133

The immigration officials can start your Hong Kong visa process as soon as they receive the fax, but the receipt of the original documents is still required in order to issue the visa if approved. Therefore, you must airmail your original documents immediately after faxing the documents. An original passport is NOT NEEDED in this case.

The following documentation is required

• Completed Hong Kong Visa Application Form ID1003A
• Completed Sponsor Application Form ID1003B
• One recent passport-size photograph
• Copy of passport Id page
• Copy of visa for onward travel (not needed if returning to home country)
• Financial proof (Bank statements)
• Employment proof (Employment letter or pay slips)
• Round trip flight tickets
• Hotel reservation
• Copy of sponsor’s Hong Kong Identity card
• Copy of sponsor’s passport ID page
• Copy of the latest entry stamp in the passport or extension proof (only if the HK sponsor is a resident and not a citizen)

Note The Hong Kong Visa Application Form and Sponsor Application Form can be downloaded online or obtained from any of the Chinese diplomatic missions, consulates or HKSAR government offices.

The fee for the Hong Kong Tourist Visa is currently $190 HKD.

If sending the application to the Hong Kong Immigration Department by post, you must attach a cashier order or bank draft payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”. The cashier order or bank draft must be issued by a bank that has a connected bank in Hong Kong.

If submitting the visa application through a local sponsor, the visa fee must be paid by your sponsor in cash or by cheque. The cheque must be payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”.

If submitting the visa application in person at your nearest Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate, the visa fee must be paid in cash.

If submitting the visa application in person at the Hong Kong Immigration Division in Beijing or Shanghai, the visa fee must be paid in cash as well.

The visa processing time is about 4 weeks from the receipt of the documents.

In order to speed up the process, the application forms and supporting documents can be faxed to the Hong Kong immigration department. The immigration officials will start your visa process as soon as they receive the fax, but the receipt of the original documents is required in order to complete the visa process. Therefore, applicants must airmail their original documents immediately after faxing the documents.

Application Tracking

You can track your visa application status online or by calling the 24-hour telephone inquiry system.

• Online: Visa Enquiry System
• Phone: +852 31608663

Visa Result

On successful approval of the visa, a visa sticker is generated and sent to the applicant.

If the visa application was submitted in person by your sponsor in Hong Kong, the sponsor must collect the visa sticker and mail it back to the applicant.

If the visa application was directly submitted by mail or fax, the visa sticker is mailed to the applicant directly by airmail.

The visa sticker must be affixed on a blank page in your passport and must be presented to the immigration officer at the port of entry in Hong Kong.

If the application was submitted to the nearest Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate or at the Hong Kong Immigration Division in Beijing or Shanghai, you will be notified of the visa result. You must then pick up your passport in person.

Priority Visa Service

There is no priority visa service.

Customer Service

For any visa-related queries, you can email or call the Hong Kong Immigration Department at

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +852 28246111

To check the status of your visa application, you can call the 24-hour telephone inquiry number.

Application Withdrawal

There is no formal visa application withdrawal procedure. If you have submitted your visa application by mail/post, you can just ignore or abandon your visa application.

If you have submitted your original passport to the Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate or at the Hong Kong Immigration Division in Beijing or Shanghai, you must go in person and request your passport.

Immigration and Customs

Most airlines do not let you check in online if you need a visa to travel to the destination country.

After check-in, make sure to arrive at the gate a bit early. The airline staff at the gate sometimes would like to go through the visa requirements again.

Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day of travel.

Unlike other countries, Hong Kong does not issue an entry stamp on your passport. Instead, you will be given a landing slip with your name, passport number, date of arrival and conditions of stay granted.

You must retain this landing slip during your entire stay in Hong Kong.

You must also fill out and present the arrival/departure card along with your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry. The departure card will be detached and given back to you, which you must fill and present on your exit.

Pre-arrival Registration REQUIRED passport holders If you hold a Pre-arrival Registration (PAR), the immigration officer will check the data on the Pre-arrival Registration slip with the information on your passport.

On your exit, you do not need to present the landing slip. You just have to present your original passport and completed departure card.

Make sure to fill out the departure card before heading to the passport control. You will be sent back if your departure card is incomplete.

You may have to go through immigration and customs on your return to your home country or the country you are flying back to. If you are flying back on an Airbus A330/A340/A380 or Boeing 747/777, expect long lines at the immigration and customs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: Do you need a visa to visit Hong Kong?

It depends on the country of your passport. Hong Kong offers visa EXEMPTION to quite a few nationalities. India and Taiwan must register to obtain a Pre-arrival Registration slip prior to arrival in Hong Kong. The rest of the nationalities can apply for Hong Kong tourist visas at their nearest Chinese diplomatic missions or consulates.

Hong Kong entry requirements are fairly clear. Hong Kong’s visa policy is not as strict as compared to other countries. Refer to the “Hong Kong Tourist Visa Requirements” section above to confirm if you need a visa for Hong Kong.

FAQ: How to avail Hong Kong Visa on Arrival (VoA)?

Hong Kong does not offer Visa on Arrival (VoA). If you have a visa REQUIRED passport, you must apply for the Hong Kong visa at your nearest Chinese diplomatic mission or directly from the Hong Kong immigration department in Hong Kong.

FAQ: How to apply for Hong Kong visa online?

Unfortunately, the Hong Kong visa process is not online. You can download the forms online but you must apply for the visa in person at your nearest Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate or by post directly from the Hong Kong Immigration Department in Hong Kong.

Exception: India and Taiwan passport holders can register themselves online and obtain a Pre-arrival Registration slip prior to arrival in Hong Kong.

FAQ: What are Hong Kong transit visa requirements?

Visa or Pre-arrival Registration is NOT required for direct airside transit and not leaving the airport transit area.

If flying on different airlines or leaving the airport transit area, then you may have to apply for a transit visa. You can apply for the Hong Kong transit visa at your nearest Chinese diplomatic missions or consulates.

FAQ: How to check Hong Kong visa application status online?

You can track your visa application status online or by calling the 24-hour telephone inquiry number below.

FAQ: What is the minimum passport validity to enter Hong Kong?

The minimum passport validity to enter Hong Kong is 6 months. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Hong Kong.

FAQ: Is a day trip to Macau from Hong Kong considered an EXIT and RE-ENTRY into Hong Kong?

Yes, a day trip to Macau from Hong Kong is still considered as an exit and re-entry into Hong Kong.

On Exit You will go through immigration on your departure at the ferry terminal in Hong Kong. Before boarding the ferry bound for Macau in Hong Kong, you must present your completed departure card, ferry boarding pass and original passport.

On Re-entry When you head back from Macau, on your arrival at the Hong Kong ferry terminal, you will go through immigration. You must grab and fill out the arrival/departure card at the arrival ferry terminal in Hong Kong. You must present the completed arrival/departure card, original passport, and visa or Pre-arrival Registration slip.

Re-entry is considered a fresh entry. So, you will be given a fresh entry (number of days) based on your passport. Indian nationals will get a fresh 14-day entry with their existing Pre-arrival Registration slip.

For Macau visa requirements, refer to the Macau visa guide (coming soon).

Hong Kong tourist visa requirements are fairly clear and easy to understand. Most nationalities are exempt from visas. Those who need a visa can apply at their nearest Chinese diplomatic missions or consulates or directly from the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

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With a unique history, world-renowned nightlife, excellent gastronomy, and a diverse population, Hong Kong is an excellent tourist destination for travelers of all kinds.

Foreign nationals from the following countries must apply for a Hong Kong tourist visa to enter the country:

Afghanistan, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Ivory Coast, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Moldova, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and Yemen.

The Hong Kong Visit/Transit visa serves as the country’s tourist visa. It is issued to travelers who plan to stay in Hong Kong for a short visit to engage in non-lucrative activities like tourism, visiting family, or attending a conference or cultural event. It can also be obtained for travelers transiting through Hong Kong on their way to another destination.

The validity and duration of stay will depend on the applicant’s nationality. Holders of this visa type are not permitted to take up employment, engage in business activities, or study in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Tourist Visa Requirements

To apply for a Hong Kong tourist visa, all applicants must provide the following documents:

The applicant should hold a valid passport or travel document.

Applicants should complete the tourist visa application form accurately with all the required personal and travel details.

The photo should be attached to the first page of the application form.

Photocopies must clearly show the identification information located in the applicant’s travel document or passport including the date of issue, date of expiry, and any re-entry visa if applicable.

These documents, such as bank statements, tax receipts, or pay slips, must show the applicant’s financial standing.

This might include flight arrangements or any other transportation.

Travelers who intend to engage in tourism or leisure should submit their complete travel itinerary for the duration of their stay in Hong Kong.

Other documents may apply depending on the applicant’s purpose of travel. If they intend to visit family, conduct any minor business activities, or any other purpose, they must show proof of the activity. In some cases, a sponsor (company or individual) may be required. In that case, the sponsor must submit the relevant documents on the applicant’s behalf including an Application for Entry for Visit/Transit (Sponsor) form ID 1003B and a photocopy of either a Business Registration Certificate (company) or a Hong Kong identity card and passport (individual).

Applying for a Hong Kong tourist visa can be completed by following a few simple steps. Applicants can follow these steps to submit their visa application and required materials: 

Applicants should collect all the required documents for their specific purpose of travel.

Visa application forms and required materials can be submitted online through the official immigration portal , by post, or in person at a Hong Kong embassy or consulate.

If their application is approved, applicants will receive a link to complete the visa payment. They can pay online or in person at the nearest Hong Kong embassy or consulate. The payment method will depend on where they submit the visa application.

Once the application is submitted and the payment completed, approved visas will be sent to the applicant as an eVisa by email. The eVisa can be downloaded and printed by the new visa holder on their own. In some cases, if the applicant pays in person at a Hong Kong foreign mission (embassy or consulate), they will receive the eVisa as a PDF directly.

A Hong Kong tourist visa will cost $230. Visa fees can be paid using a variety of methods depending on where they submit the application. If the application is submitted online and approved, the applicant will receive an email with a link for payment. Payment can be made through the link, using a credit/debit card, Payment by Phone Service (PPS), or Faster Payment System (FPS).

Applicants can pay their visa fees in person at the nearest embassy or consulate. The payment method will vary depending on the embassy or consulate where they submit the application.

Applicants can submit their applications directly online through the Immigration Department website . They can also submit their application materials in person at the nearest embassy or consulate, or they can send the application by post to the relevant office.

It will take around four (4) weeks to process a Hong Kong tourist visa. Applicants should be sure to allocate enough time for their visa application when making their travel plans.

If the Hong Kong tourist visa application is approved, the applicant will be sent a link for payment. After payment is complete they will receive the tourist eVisa by email. This document can be downloaded and printed by the visa holder. If the applicant chooses to pay in person at a foreign mission, they will be given the eVisa after making payment.

In some cases, it is possible to extend a Hong Kong Visit/Transit visa (for tourism purposes). There must be a special or urgent reason for the visa holder to apply for an extension. They must apply within 14 days of the expiry date of their original visa.

Applicants for a visa extension must be physically present in Hong Kong. They must be visitors and not in Hong Kong for other non-immigrant purposes.

Most applicants will submit their extension requests online. For those who cannot, applications for the extension can be submitted at the following office address: Extension Section, 5/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai (Tel: (852) 2829 3100).

A Hong Kong tourist visa is a travel document that allows foreign nationals to travel legally to Hong Kong provided they meet the eligibility requirements, submit all documents, and pay the visa fee.

The visa fees for a Hong Kong visa are $230 for an ordinary visa application. This can be paid after the visa is approved.

Applicants can submit their applications directly online through the Immigration Department website. They can also submit their application materials in person at the nearest embassy or consulate, or they can send the application by post to the relevant office.

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Hong Kong grants a visa-free stay period ranging from 7 to 180 days for short-term tourists and businessmen from most countries. Foreigners who do not qualify for the Hong Kong Visa Waiver Concession need to apply for a visa before they go there.  

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HOW TO GET A HONG KONG VISIT VISA

If you are interested in going to Hong Kong anytime soon, you may be wondering how to get a visa . To begin with, the first thing you need to check is whether or not you need a visa. Since there are about 170 countries are visa-exempt , this means that their citizens do not require a visa to enter the region.

But for the rest, you can use Google or use iVisa’s Visa Checker to find out. Select your country of origin from the drag-down menu and Hong Kong as your destination . The information will be revealed in an instant. As to how you can get a Hong Kong visit visa , then you just have two ways available: applying for one at a Chinese embassy or through HKSAR Immigration Department .

We will explain you with more details what you should to get this visa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can i get a hong kong visit visa at the embassy.

Even if Hong Kong is an independent region, you still need to go to the Chinese embassy to apply for a Hong Kong visit visa . However, we recommend that you give the embassy a call to inquire about what documents you need. What we can tell you is that you need a passport that is valid for another 6 months from the date of arrival in Hong Kong and a couple of photos. However, the information we and the rest of the internet can provide should always be for reference only.

Once you arrive at the embassy, you will be required to fill in an application form . The form is not difficult to complete, but you should pay attention so that all the information you provide is accurate and there are no typos. Once you are done with it, submit your application, and then wait for the request to be processed. The processing can take up to 4 weeks , so be careful how you plan your trip.

What is a Hong Kong Pre-Arrival Registration?

To certain citizens from some countries, there's a huge chance to get a Pre-Arrival Registration which is nothing more but an important document that allows you to stay in Hong Kong for an specific amount of time without needing an actual visa. This document is available in iVisa.

What are the requirements to get a Pre-Arrival Registration?

If you can apply to a Hong Kong PAR , then all you need is the following:

• A Passport with at least 6 months of validation . You have to scan the information page.
• A Credit/debit card or Paypal account for payments.

Are there any special requirements for Indian citizens?

One particular case is represented by Indian citizens who want to go to Hong Kong. India is a visa-exempt country, and Indians do not need to apply for a Hong Kong visit visa as long as they do not plan to stay in the region for more than 14 days . However, all Indian travelers need to apply for a pre-arrival registration before departure. If you are an Indian citizen and plan to stay in Hong Kong for more than 14 days, you need to apply at the embassy . Otherwise, just get your registration notification slip, and you are good to go. The good thing about the registration is that you can get it online , and you will receive it as fast as possible. iVisa can help you with that, so the hassle is not that great.

How can I getting a Hong Kong visit visa through HKSAR Immigration Department?

The alternative to going to a Chinese embassy is to submit your application to HKSAR Immigration Department . The process may seem more convenient if you do not have a Chinese embassy close to where you live.

The advantage of using this option is that you can fax most of the documents , including the application form . However, you still need to send the original application form and the photographs via air mail. Just like we mentioned before, the processing takes about 4 weeks .

What's the price to get A Pre-Arrival Registration?

You can avoid doing the entire process of the Pre-Arrival in a long row in Hong Kong by simply applying online . For that, you'll have to pay a fee to iVisa, and it will vary according to how fast you want your Pre-Arrival Registration document. These are your options:

Standard processing – your visa application is finished in only 2 days but always as long as you pay USD $95.99 (with all the services fee included).

Rush processing – With this option you can get your e-visa even faster, in 36 hours , but for that you have to pay USD $175.99 .

Super Rush processing – With this method you can get your visa application ready in 24 hours , being the fastest procedure. It should cost you USD $297.99 (all the services fee are included in the price).

I'm still having some unresolved questions, where can I read more about it?

If you need a better resolution, click here and start immediately to talk with one of our customer service agents. Just remember that you can also keep reading about Hong Kong here .

Getting a Hong Kong visit visa is not difficult if you indeed require one, but make sure that you make the proper inquiries before you apply. Do not let such a small detail ruin your vacation.

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• Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals

This webpage provides information to nationals of the Republic of India (Indian nationals) who wish to apply for pre-arrival registration through the online “Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals” (the online service) to visit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online before they can visit or transit the HKSAR visa-free (if seeking to enter the HKSAR during transit).  Pre-arrival registration is not required for Indian nationals in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area.  An Indian national can make use of the online service to apply for pre-arrival registration free of charge if he/she:

• holds an Indian passport valid for at least six months; and
• intends to visit or transit (except in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area) the HKSAR for a stay not exceeding 14 days. Pre-arrival registration is not applicable to Indian nationals who have the right of abode or the right to land in the HKSAR, are on unconditional stay in the HKSAR or have a valid permission to remain in the HKSAR for employment, study or residence.

Subject to normal immigration requirements being met, the following categories of Indian nationals may visit the HKSAR without pre-arrival registration:

• holders of a valid Indian diplomatic or official passport;
• holders of United Nations Laissez Passer coming to the HKSAR or transiting the HKSAR to/from a third place for official United Nations business;
• those who have successfully enrolled for e-Channel service for frequent visitors ( NOTE : Please click here for online enquiry of the validity of the enrolment for e-Channel service for frequent visitors and printing of the “Record of enrolment for e-Channel service for frequent visitors”.) Before boarding a conveyance (a ship, aircraft, vehicle or any other means whatsoever of travel or transport) bound for the HKSAR, an enrolee may present the “Record of enrolment for e-Channel service for frequent visitors” together with the specific and valid Indian passport which he/she has used for the enrolment to transport operators as proof of valid enrolment for e-Channel service for frequent visitors. Upon the expiry of the validity of the enrolment for e-Channel service for frequent visitors, or if the passport that is linked to the enrolment expires or becomes invalid for any reason, an enrolee’s eligibility for e-Channel service for frequent visitors will lapse immediately. In such circumstances, he/she must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration before visiting the HKSAR again.);
• holders of a valid HKSAR Travel Pass; and
• those who have obtained a valid entry visa for the HKSAR.

Indian nationals who are a member of operating aircrew or operating seacrew on board vessels, or a contract seaman may also come to the HKSAR without pre-arrival registration, subject to normal immigration requirements being met.

An Indian national must apply for an appropriate visa to the Immigration Department if he/she:

• intends to visit the HKSAR for a stay exceeding 14 days; or
• intends to come to the HKSAR for a purpose other than visit (e.g. employment, study, or take up residence in the HKSAR).

The registrant should visit the designated GovHK website for pre-arrival registration. The registrant must truthfully enter the correct information. The information the registrant provides in the pre-arrival registration needs to be exactly the same as it appears in his/her Indian passport. After inputting the required information, the computer system will process the registration automatically. The registration result will be made known to the registrant instantly.

The successful registrant must print the “Notification Slip for Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals” (the notification slip) generated by the computer system on a sheet of blank A4 white paper.

The notification slip must be signed. The registrant must check the inputted data on the notification slip to confirm it is correct and exactly the same as it appears on the specific Indian passport that he/she has used to apply for pre-arrival registration successfully before signing the slip. The notification slip must be used in conjunction with the specific Indian passport that is linked to the pre-arrival registration. In case the registrant renews or replaces his/her Indian passport or changes his/her personal particulars after pre-arrival registration, the registrant must re-apply on the strength of the new passport or personal particulars. For a registrant who is under 16 years of age, either his/her parent or legal guardian must check the inputted data and sign the slip.

In case the pre-arrival registration cannot be completed, an Indian national must apply for an  entry visa to the Immigration Department if he/she intends to visit the HKSAR. Such applications must be submitted directly to the Immigration Department. Chinese diplomatic and consular missions will not accept visit visa applications from Indian nationals.

A pre-arrival registration is valid for six months. Subject to meeting normal immigration requirements, a registrant may, during the validity of the pre-arrival registration, use a valid notification slip together with the specific and valid Indian passport linked to the successful pre-arrival registration to make multiple visits to the HKSAR visa-free.  On each visit, a registrant may stay in the HKSAR for up to 14 days.

The registrant will be allowed to make a new registration only when the current registration has expired.

The registrant may check the validity of the registration through the “ Pre-arrival Registration Validity Enquiry ” function of the online service. Alternatively, the registrant may make use of the  Hong Kong Immigration Department Mobile App to conduct the validity check.

In case the notification slip is lost, defaced, damaged or not printed on a sheet of blank A4 white paper, the registrant is required to reprint the notification slip through the ” View/Print Registration Notification Slip ” function of the online service on his/her own. To use this function, the registrant is required to input the exact answer to the Identification Question selected during the registration process, failing which he/she will not be able to view or reprint the notification slip. The answer to the Identification Question CANNOT be reset. The registrant may save a copy of the notification slip in a secure location for future reference.

Before boarding a conveyance (a ship, aircraft, vehicle or any other means whatsoever of travel or transport) bound for the HKSAR, transport operators will check whether the registrant has a valid travel document. In this connection, before boarding and upon arrival immigration clearance in the HKSAR, the registrant must hold the notification slip, and the same and valid Indian passport that he/she has used to successfully apply for pre-arrival registration. Failure to present the said two documents will lead to refusal of his/her boarding a conveyance bound for the HKSAR and refusal of entry to the HKSAR upon arrival.

The issue of the notification slip is not a guarantee of the registrant’s entry to the HKSAR. The registrant is still subject to immigration control under the provisions of the Immigration Ordinance, Chapter 115, Laws of Hong Kong. In general, a person who intends to enter the HKSAR for visit must fulfil normal immigration requirements (such as holding a valid travel document with adequate returnability to his/her country of residence or citizenship; raise no security or criminal concerns to the HKSAR; have no likelihood of becoming a burden on the HKSAR, etc.), have a bona fide purpose of visit, have adequate funds to cover the duration of his/her stay without working and hold onward or return tickets (unless in transit to the Mainland of China or the Macao Special Administrative Region), before entry to the HKSAR may be granted.

If the registrant is granted permission to land in the HKSAR, he/she will be issued with a landing slip containing his/her name, Indian passport number and the conditions and limit of stay in the HKSAR.

A person admitted as a visitor in the HKSAR is not allowed to take any employment, whether paid or unpaid; establish or join in any business; or become a student at a school, university or other educational institution in the HKSAR.

When applying for pre-arrival registration, the registrant must truthfully enter the correct information.  The information the registrant provides in the pre-arrival registration needs to be exactly the same as it appears in his/her passport and he/she must use the same passport that is linked to it when visiting the HKSAR.   Failure to do so will render his/her pre-arrival registration invalid.  An invalid pre-arrival registration will lead to refusal of the registrant’s boarding of a conveyance (a ship, aircraft, vehicle or any other means whatsoever of travel or transport) bound for the HKSAR and refusal of entry to the HKSAR upon arrival.

Any person who knowingly and wilfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true may be liable for prosecution under the Laws of Hong Kong.

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• Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals
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