Hong Kong tourist visa
Citizens of 184 countries can visit Hong Kong visa free. People of 48 countries can get visa online. Citizens of 5 countries need to obtain a visa before visiting. Pre Arrival Registration has a maxiumum stay of 14 days. Sticker Visa has a maxiumum stay of 90 days.
Hong Kong eVisa
eVisa
Travellers can apply for a visa online when travelling to Hong Kong. Hong Kong eVisa is available online for Travellers. Applicants are required to be present when applying for the Hong Kong eVisa. This tourist visa typically allows a short term stay. The Hong Kong tourist visa remains valid for 14 days. The Hong Kong eVisa must be used within 180 days of issuance. A total of 4 documents are required to apply for the Hong Kong eVisa.
Hong Kong tourist visa conditions for Travellers
- Country 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 country nationals in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 country nationals.
- Visa stay14 days
- Visa validity180 days
- Visa termShort term
- Visa applicantRequired
Hong Kong tourist visa requirements for Travellers
Documents required for Hong Kong Tourist Visa include passport and other supporting documents. A total of 4 documents are required.
- Visa Application FormCompleted Online application form for Hong Kong, ensure all sections are filled out accurately and legibly, incomplete or incorrect forms may result in delays or denial of your visa application, double-check for any errors before submission.
- Passport CopyA clear scan copy of your passport with information pages that have your signature, provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates, the passport must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa, ensure the scan is clear and all details are readable.
- Travel ProofA round-trip flight reservation for Hong Kong, this should include details of your departure and return flights, with confirmed booking references, this helps verify your travel plans and intended stay duration.
- Accomodation ProofAccommodation reservation in Hong Kong for the duration of your visit, the reservation should include the name and address of the accommodation, your check-in and check-out dates, and confirmation of your booking, this helps verify where you will be staying during your trip.
Hong Kong travel details
Hong Kong Travel Advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Hong Kong and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. Hong Kong's Safeguarding National Security Law came into effect in March 2024. Hong Kong has strict laws on national security that can be interpreted broadly. You could be detained without charge and denied access to a lawyer (see 'Local laws').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Hong Kong.
Issue Date : May 8, 2024
Hong Kong tourist visa advice
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