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Indian passport holders can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days, but only after completing free online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) before travel. One successful PAR is valid for six months and allows multiple visits of up to 14 days each. If PAR cannot be completed, or you want to stay longer than 14 days, you must apply directly to the Hong Kong Immigration Department for a visa (HK$330 fee on approval, normally about four weeks to process).

Hong Kong visa for Indians at a glance

Visa needed for tourism?No, for stays up to 14 days — but Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) online is mandatory first1
PAR feeFree2
PAR validity6 months, multiple visits, up to 14 days per visit3
Passport validityAt least 6 months to use PAR3
If PAR fails or stay over 14 daysApply to the Immigration Department for an entry visa3
Visit visa feeHK$330 (ordinary visa), paid only if approved4
Visit visa processingNormally four weeks after all documents are received5
Arrival cardNot required for visitors6

Visa options for Indian passport holders

Visa-free visit with Pre-arrival Registration (PAR)23

Who can use it
Indian ordinary passport holders visiting or transiting (except direct airside transit)
Stay
Up to 14 days per visit
Validity
6 months from successful registration
Entries
Multiple
Fee
Free
Processing time
Result shown instantly online
Where to apply
https://www.gov.hk/en/apps/immdparreg.htm
Good to know
Print the notification slip on blank white A4 paper and sign it. Carry it with the same passport used to register. A new registration is only allowed after the current one expires. If you renew your passport, you must register again.

Visit visa (entry visa) from the Hong Kong Immigration Department354

Who can use it
Indians whose PAR cannot be completed, or who want to stay more than 14 days
Stay
As granted
Validity
As granted
Entries
As granted
Fee
HK$330 (ordinary visa), paid after approval
Processing time
Normally four weeks after all required documents are received
Where to apply
Directly to the Immigration Department (online e-Services, by post, or by fax then airmail). Chinese embassies/consulates do not accept visit visa applications from Indian nationals.
Good to know
A local Hong Kong sponsor is optional. Approved visas are issued as e-Visas.

Documents to prepare

  • PAR: Indian passport valid for at least six months. Details entered must match the passport exactly.3
  • PAR: printed and signed notification slip plus the same passport used to register, at boarding and on arrival. Without both you can be refused boarding and entry.3
  • For a child under 16, a parent or legal guardian must check the details and sign the notification slip.3
  • Be ready to show you have enough money for your stay and an onward or return ticket.3
  • Visit visa: copy of passport, proof of finances (e.g. bank statements), employment proof, travel arrangements and purpose documents (e.g. tour booking receipts).5

Before you fly and on arrival

  • Visitors do not need to fill in an arrival or departure card in Hong Kong.6
  • If allowed in, you get a landing slip showing your name, passport number and permitted stay.3
  • PAR is not a guarantee of entry. Normal immigration checks still apply.3
  • Visitors may not work (paid or unpaid), do business or study.3

Applying from Kerala

  • PAR is done fully online from anywhere. There is no embassy or VFS visit.23
  • A visit visa application must go directly to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Chinese missions in India will not accept it.35

Extending your stay

  • Visitors with a special or urgent need can apply online for an extension when 14 days or less remain on their stay, while physically in Hong Kong. Online applications are normally processed the next working day.7
  • Extension of stay fee: HK$330.4
  • Apply before your permitted stay ends to avoid overstaying.7

What changed recently

  • 23 January 2017: Pre-arrival Registration became mandatory for Indian nationals visiting visa-free.8
  • 8 September 2025: Ordinary visa fee and extension of stay fee rose from HK$230 to HK$330.9

How Albah Holidays can help

  • We complete the free Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) with you before you fly, or apply for a Hong Kong visit visa if you need a longer stay.
  • Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
  • Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
  • Flights to Hong Kong from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Hong Kong?

Not for stays up to 14 days, but you must complete free online Pre-arrival Registration before you travel.2

How long is Hong Kong PAR valid?

Six months. You can make multiple visits in that time, staying up to 14 days each visit.3

What if my PAR application is not successful?

You must apply to the Hong Kong Immigration Department for an entry visa. Chinese embassies do not accept visit visa applications from Indians.3

Do I need to print the PAR slip?

Yes. Print it on blank white A4 paper, sign it, and carry it with the same passport you registered with.3

I renewed my passport. Is my PAR still valid?

No. You must register again with the new passport.3

How much is a Hong Kong visit visa and how long does it take?

HK$330 for an ordinary visa, paid on approval. Processing normally takes four weeks after all documents are received.54

Official sources

  1. Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the HKSAR — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2026-09-22; checked 24 September 2026.
  2. Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2025-11-27; checked 24 September 2026.
  3. Guidance Notes on Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals, ID(E) 1023 (12/2025) — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2025-12; checked 24 September 2026.
  4. Fee Tables — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2026-04-08; checked 24 September 2026.
  5. Visit/Transit — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2026-03-02; checked 24 September 2026.
  6. FAQ – Immigration Clearance — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2026-09-16; checked 24 September 2026.
  7. Online Application for Extension of Stay (for Visitors) — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. checked 24 September 2026.
  8. Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals to be implemented tomorrow (press release) — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2017-01-22; checked 24 September 2026.
  9. Immigration Department to revise fees (press release) — Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Page updated 2025-06-25; checked 24 September 2026.

Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.

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