Hong Kong Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Many nationalities can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days. Some nationalities must complete Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) online before flying. A few nationalities need a visit visa. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Hong Kong visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $0 — visa-free entry applies
- Official processing
- On arrival
- Validity / stay
- Up to 14 days per entry
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for Hong Kong?
Check the Hong Kong Immigration Department visa-exemption and PAR eligibility list for your nationality before traveling.
Hong Kong visa types
- Visa-free entry
- Tourism, short business visits — Up to 14 days for eligible nationalities
- Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR)
- Indian and other eligible nationalities — 14 days per entry; PAR valid 6 months
- Visit visa
- Longer stays or if PAR is denied — Varies; HKD 230 for Indian applicants when required
Who is eligible
Eligibility for Hong Kong entry depends on your nationality. Filipino and Indian passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 14 days; Indian travelers must complete Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) before flying. Other nationalities should check the Hong Kong Immigration Department visa-exemption list.
Documents required for a Hong Kong visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passport6+ months validity from entry date
- Return ticketConfirmed return or onward flight within permitted stay
- Hotel bookingConfirmed accommodation
- PAR notification slipRequired for Indian passport holders; print before travel
- Proof of fundsSufficient money for stay, typically HKD 10,000+
Hong Kong visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $0 — visa-free entry applies
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Up to 14 days per entry
- Official processing
- On arrival
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Hong Kong visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm your documents
Ensure your passport has 6+ months validity.
Prepare return ticket and accommodation
Have a confirmed return ticket within 14 days and hotel booking ready.
Arrive and clear entry
Show your documents at the border or airport and proceed to immigration.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Hong Kong's entry rules yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your nationality
Document check
- Apply yourself
- You verify passport, ticket, and hotel
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before you travel
PAR registration
- Apply yourself
- You register at immd.gov.hk yourself
- With Expedify
- We guide you through PAR step-by-step
Border entry
- Apply yourself
- You arrive with your own documents
- With Expedify
- We prepare your checklist and guide you
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — PAR is free; visit visa fees passed at cost
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Hong Kong is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Hong Kong visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inaccurate PAR details
see the checklist and methodology notes for your nationality.
Passport validity less than 6 months
see the checklist and methodology notes for your nationality.
Missing return ticket or accommodation proof
see the checklist and methodology notes for your nationality.
Prior immigration violations
see the checklist and methodology notes for your nationality.
Insufficient proof of funds
see the checklist and methodology notes for your nationality.
Frequently asked questions
Hong Kong visa questions, answered.
More for your Hong Kong trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.