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Visa Rules

Last updated: 2025-04-28 04:24:05

Tourist Visa 

Indian citizens visiting Hong Kong for tourism for up to 14 days don't need a visa but must complete a Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) online.


For Indian nationals visiting Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), here are the key details about the Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) and Tourist Visa requirements:

Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) for Indian Nationals:

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Passport: Must hold an Indian passport valid for at least six months.

2. Intention: Must intend 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.

Required Information for PAR:

1. Passport Details

2. Travel Details

3. Accommodation Details

Validity and Duration of Stay:

Validity: 6 months

Duration of Stay: Maximum of 14 days

Application:

The PAR can be done online and is free of charge.

Exemptions from PAR:

Indian nationals do not need to complete PAR if they:​

  • Hold diplomatic or official passports.
  • Possess a valid HKSAR visa or Hong Kong Travel Pass.


Are enrolled in the e-Channel service for frequent visitors

Tourist Visa for Stay Exceeding 14 Days:

For stays exceeding 14 days or for purposes other than tourism (e.g., employment, study), a specific visa is required. Applications should be submitted directly to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Summary:

1. PAR:

o Eligibility: Indian nationals with a passport valid for at least six months.

o Stay Duration: Up to 14 days.

o Validity: 6 months.

o Application: Free and done online.

2. Tourist Visa:

o Requirement: For stays exceeding 14 days.

o Application: Must be submitted directly to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Disclaimers

The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.

Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.


Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information


Embassy of the People's Republic of China, New Delhi

Address: 50-D, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India

Phone: +91 11 2611 2345

Website: in.china-embassy.gov.cn


The official websites for Hong Kong visa and immigration services are:

Portal that  provides comprehensive information on visa and entry permit requirements, including visit, transit, employment, study, and residence visas:

Hong Kong Immigration Department – Visa Services

Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) for Indian Nationals

Electronic Services for Visa Application

e-Visa Information
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