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Hong Kong is one of the most popular international tourist destinations for Indian citizens. So much so that there was a 7.32% rise in Indian tourist footfall between the months of January and March 2019 alone. (1)
Now, if you are among the ones planning a visit to Hong Kong in the near future, it is crucial to first update yourself about the most vital document that you will require to travel to the country – the visa!
No, Indian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Hong Kong if they are visiting the country for a duration of 14 days or less. In this case, Indian citizens have the provision for visa-free entry in Hong Kong through Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR).
However, if one wishes to extend their stay in Hong Kong for more than 14 days, he/she will have to apply for a visa.
No, Hong Kong does not offer the facility of visa on arrival for Indian passport holders. Indians can gain entry into the country only if they have completed Pre-Arrival Registration formalities.
Further, those wishing to stay in the country for longer than 14 days have to apply for an immigration visa directly through the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
It is mandatory for Indian citizens visiting Hong Kong for a period of less than 14 days to complete a pre-arrival registration (PAR) online to enter the country. Through a one-time PAR Indian passport holders can enjoy the facility of multiple entries to Hong Kong within a period of 6 months, provided that they do not remain in the country for more than 14 days at a stretch.
Individuals must enrol and register themselves in PAR (Pre-Arrival Registration) in lieu of the Hong Kong visa for Indian citizens, and present the slip that is generated upon successful registration to the immigration department to gain entry in Hong Kong.
Indian citizens included in the categories mentioned below do not require PAR to visit Hong Kong, provided they meet the normal immigration requirements:
Indian passport holders are not levied with any charges for PAR. However, those wishing to stay for more than 14 days and consequently having to obtain a visa have to pay the stipulated visa fee, as illustrated in the table below:
Visa Type |
Fees |
PAR |
- |
Immigration visa |
HKD 1826.61 which amounts to ₹18,978 approximately. |
For PAR, Indian citizens will first have to first satisfy the following requirements:
For Pre-Arrival Registration, an Indian citizen has to follow the steps mentioned below:
You will have to present this print out of the notification slip at the Immigration counter upon your arrival to the country. The immigration counter will then grant you clearance to visit Hong Kong.
This requirement has to be satisfied by any Indian citizen who wishes to stay in Hong Kong for a period longer than 14 days and has to obtain a visa. This is also applicable to those whose PAR request has been rejected.
The visa application has to be made directly to the Hong Kong Immigration Department and the visa fee of HKD190 has to be paid via a bank draft.
To apply for the visa, there are 2 separate sets of submissions which are necessary. The documents to be submitted by the applicant and the applicant’s sponsor residing in Hong Kong.
The documents to be submitted by the applicant for Hong Kong visa include:
In turn, the visitor’s sponsor has to submit the following documents to obtain the visa approval:
Indian citizens have to make the Hong Kong visa application directly to the country’s immigration department.
To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:
Upon visa approval, the Hong Kong visa label will be mailed back to you, which you will have to attach to your passport.
The visa processing time through Hong Kong’s Immigration Department is around 3-4 weeks.
For more enquiries, you can contact the Hong Kong Immigration Department at:
So, here is everything you, as an Indian passport holder, should know about the Hong Kong visa application.
But, have you thought of purchasing travel insurance?
Though it is not mandatory for Indians to have a travel insurance policy in place before visiting Hong Kong, it is advisable to have one.
For instance, purchasing a Hong Kong travel insurance from Digit will impart you with the following benefits:
You can avail all this and more with Digit at a nominal premium of ₹225 (excl. 18% GST) per day for a sum insured of $50,000!
So, what are you waiting for? Get your Hong Kong travel insurance today and make your trip secure!
Disclaimer - The information above has been collected by consulting various internet sources. Please make sure you visit the official government website of Hong Kong and verify the information before making any reservations or applying.
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Last updated: 02-07-2024
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