A Hong Kong visa for Indians is your gateway to tightly-packed skyscrapers in the backdrop of a glimmering harbour, a vibrant shopping scene, and endless siu mai. Hong Kong brims with history and tradition, the world’s most vertical city with something to do for everyone–think over 40 beaches, affordable Michelin-starred eats, about 600 temples and shrines, Disneyland, cable cars and trams, and the Peak. So, if you’re ready to embark on a dim sum and yum cha journey, here is everything you need to know about the Hong Kong visa for Indians.
Hong Kong visa for Indians
Do Indians need a visa to visit Hong Kong?
Indian passport holders can travel to Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days but a pre-arrival registration form (here) must be filled online before landing in Hong Kong. Pre-arrival registration is free and valid for six months or until the expiry of the applicant’s Indian passport, whichever is earlier. If the stay is intended for more than 14 days, a visa must be obtained from the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
Process of pre-arrival registration for a stay up to 14 days
The Hong Kong pre-arrival online registration has nine sections—applicant’s information, passport information, travel history to the HKSAR, other travel history, occupation details, purpose of visit, history of visa rejection or deportation from HKSAR, security question (in case the applicant forgets his/her password), and finally captcha (proof that you’re not a robot).
Travellers need to fill these sections with accurate information and after successful registration, print the ‘Notification Slip for Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals’ on a blank A4-sized white paper, which they need to carry when travelling to Hong Kong.
Application process for a Hong Kong e-visa
If your stay in Hong Kong is for more than 14 days, you need to apply for a Hong Kong e-visa here. Enter your personal details, previous travel records, details of stay (including accommodation details and flight confirmation), purpose of visit, sponsor in Hong Kong (if applicable), supplementary sheet (for others travelling with the applicant including children, spouse, and siblings), declaration, and supporting documents including:
For tourist visa:
- Applicant’s recent photograph (1,200 px x 1,600 px)
- Applicant’s current valid passport
- Last three months’ bank statements or salary slips
- Flight itinerary
- Sponsor details (for family visit)
- Travel insurance
- Any other supporting documents
For business visa:
All the aforementioned documents, and:
- Proof of the proposed business visit (letter issued by the applicant’s company or invitation letter by a local company)
- Company chop (in case the sponsor is a company)
- Business Registration Certificate (in case the sponsor is a company)
How long does it take to get a Hong Kong visa?
The processing of a Hong Kong tourist visa usually takes about five to eight working days.
What is the cost of a Hong Kong visa for Indians?
The Hong Kong visa fee depends on the duration of stay:
- If the application is for a period of more than 180 days: HKD1300 (Rs14,255)
- If the application is for a period of less than 180 days: HKD600 (Rs6,579)
How to reach Hong Kong from India?
Direct flights:
New Delhi to Hong Kong (Air India, IndiGo, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines)
Mumbai to Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific)
Bengaluru to Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific)
Chennai to Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific)
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