Hong Kong Visa for Indians

Eligibility Criteria for a Hong Kong Visa for Indians

Before visiting or transiting the HKSAR (Hong Kong Special Administration Region), an Indian resident must obtain and complete a PAR (Pre-Arrival Registration). An Indian national may apply for a PAR online if they meet the following requirements: 

1. Intends to transit or visit the HKSAR (except direct transit via air and not leaving the airport's transit area)
2. Intends to stay in Hong Kong not more than 14 days
3. Has an Indian passport with a validity of 6 months

Note: PAR is not applicable to an Indian citizen if he/she has the right to land/abode in HKSAR, is on an unconditional stay in HKSAR, and has a permission to stay in HKSAR for residence, study, or employment.

If the immigration requirements are met, an Indian citizen belonging to the following categories can visit HKSAR without a Pre-arrival Registration:

1. A valid official passport holder
2. A valid diplomatic passport holder
3. A valid HKSAR travel pass holder
4. Has an entry visa for the HKSAR
5. A holder of the United Nations Laissez Passers, who are transiting or coming to the HKSAR for an official purpose
6. Enrolled successfully for the e-Channel service as a frequent visitor

Note: An Indian citizen who is a member of the operating sea-crew/air-crew or a seaman can enter into the HKSAR without a PAR, provided that the immigration requirements are met.

An Indian citizen should also apply for a visa to the immigration division if he/she:

1. Wants to visit HKSAR and stay there for not more than 14 days
2. Intends to come to HKSAR for study, employment, book a residence etc.

General Procedure

1. An applicant should visit the official Government website of Hong Kong for a pre-arrival registration and fill only the correct information. The details should be exactly the same as it is in his/her passport.
2. Following submission, the application is automatically processed by the computer, and the applicant receives quick notification of the outcome.
3. If the result is successful, the registrant should have the "PAR Notification Slip" printed.
4. Before signing the slip, the applicant should double-check the information they supplied to make sure everything is proper.
5. For some reasons, if the PAR is unsuccessful, an applicant should apply for a valid entry visa at the Immigration Department so that he/she is allowed to visit HKSAR.

Validity of the Registration

1. PAR is valid for a period of 6 months, given that the applicant meets all the immigration requirements.
2. During this 6-month duration, an applicant, with the acquired PAR Notification Slip and a valid passport, can utilize it to make multiple visits to HKSAR without a visa.
3. For every visit, an applicant can stay in HKSAR for not more than 14 days.
4. An applicant is permitted to apply for another registration only if the current registration expires.

Registration Enquiry

1. An applicant can check his/her registration validity from the official online portal of PAR.
2. The notification slip must be reprinted by the applicant using the "View or Print Registration Notification Slip" option if it is not printed, is damaged, misplaced, or vandalised. In order to do this, the applicant must enter the identical response to the question they chose throughout the application process.

Note: A notification slip cannot guarantee an applicant's entry into the HKSAR. According to the Hong Kong Laws Chapter 115, an applicant can be still under the control of an Immigration Ordinance.

1. A person must meet the standard immigration standards in order to enter or visit Hong Kong. These requirements often include having travel documents that allow the person to return to their home country with sufficient capacity.
2. An applicant cannot raise any criminal or security issues to the HKSAR.
3. An applicant shouldn't have any possibility to become a burden to the HKSAR.
4. An applicant should have a proper purpose to visit Hong Kong with enough funds to afford the duration of stay.
5. A visitor is not permitted to become a school/university student, take employment (unpaid or paid), or join or establish in any kind of business at Hong Kong.

Required Documents

Before applying for a Hong Kong visa, an Indian applicant has to keep the following documents ready:

Family Visit Visa Requirements for Indian Nationals

1. A duly signed visa application form that includes correct information about the applicant.
2. A cover letter that states the applicant's name and the journey schedule.
3. A copy of a certificate that serves as a proof of relationship with the family member he/she is going to visit in Hong Kong. This could be a photocopy that shows spouse's/parent's name, marriage certificate, or birth certificate.
4. Financial statements of the applicant, which could be tax receipts, employment proof, bank statements, salary slips, employment contract etc.
5. A copy of the first and last page of the passport.
6. A copy of transportation arrangement, which could be flight itinerary.

Required Documents and Forms for Sponsors

1. A copy of the invitation letter.
2. A visa application form, which has to be completely filled by the sponsor.
3. A copy of the sponsor's passport (with the stay label) or Hong Kong ID card.
4. A copy of sponsor's financial statements, which could be tax receipts, employment proof, salary slips, bank statements etc.
5. A copy of Hong Kong's residential proof, which could be electricity bill, phone bill, lease agreement, etc.

Business Visit Visa Requirements for Indian Nationals

1. A duly signed visa application form with complete and correct details of the applicant.
2. A visa application for entry into the HKSAR.
3. A copy of the sponsor's Business/Company Registration Certificate.
4. A copy of the invitation letter from the sponsor.
5. A cover letter stating the applicant's name, his/her current designation, stay schedule, journey expenses, etc.
6. A copy of applicant's financial statements, which could be salary slips, tax receipts, bank statements, etc.
7. A copy of hotel bookings.
8. A copy of transportation agreement, which could be the flight itinerary.
9. A copy of the first and last page of the passport.

An applicant is required to fill accurate details while applying for a PAR. Failure in doing so can render his/her application to be invalid. In addition, any individual who willfully and knowingly provides a false statement or information, he/she is accountable for prosecution as per the Hong Kong Laws.

Hong Kong Visa Fees

If an applicant is unsuccessful to acquire a PAR, he/she has to instantly apply for a valid VISA directly with the help of the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The visa fee is 190 HKD per passport and has to be paid through a Bank Draft.

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