Hong Kong Visa for Indians

• Hong Kong Visit/ Transit Visa

  This visa is granted to Indians who want to visit and stay in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for more than 14 days. It is granted to people whose purpose of travelling to Hong Kong includes vacation, meeting family/ friends, conducting business or transiting. It also allows transit passengers to move out of the airport transit areas and explore the region. Be it a nice family vacation or if you’re planning to attend their famous Lunar New Year celebrations, you will need this visa.

• Hong Kong Student Visa

  Indian students who wish to pursue higher education in HKSAR need a valid Hong Kong student visa. It is granted to people who have secured admission to a private/public school, full-time/part-time post-secondary local programme or a non-local higher education/ professional course in Hong Kong.

  Indians who need to travel to Hong Kong for a full-time local/non-local exchange programme for up to six months at a sub-degree level and up to one year at the undergraduate level or above can also obtain this Hong Kong visa for Indians.

  The applicants for a Student visa should be aged between 5 years and 8 months to 11 years in case of primary education and less than 20 years to pursue secondary education in Hong Kong.

  Besides, Student visa holders can also apply to bring their family members, including legal spouse/partner and dependent children to Hong Kong by becoming their sponsors.

• Hong Kong Employment Visa

  This Hong Kong visa is granted to Indian citizens who want to travel to Hong Kong SAR for employment purposes. It is issued to professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and imported workers who want to work or invest in a Hong Kong-based company.

  The applicants of this visa can also bring their spouse or dependent children to Hong Kong by becoming their sponsors, except for those arriving as imported workers. The visa is further divided into the following categories:

  1. General Employment Policy (GEP) Visa - This Employment visa is issued to people who want to travel and stay in Hong Kong to work as professionals under the General Employment Policy (GEP). Student visa holders can also apply for this visa to stay back in Hong Kong to work as skilled professionals under the GEP.
  2. Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) Visa - This type of Employment visa is granted to people who wish to enter and stay in Hong Kong to work as technology professionals under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS). Eligible companies under TechTAS can sponsor Indian professionals to get a visa.
  3. Investment Visa - This visa is issued to people who want to travel and stay in Hong Kong to invest as an entrepreneur under the GEP. The applicants for this visa can either start their own business or invest in an existing company in Hong Kong.
  4. Imported Workers Visa- This visa is issued to people who want to travel to Hong Kong as imported workers under the Supplementary Labour Scheme (SLS). It is issued to people who want to work as labour at the technician level or lower in Hong Kong.
  5. Training Visa: This visa is granted to Indian citizens who wish to enter and stay in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to undergo professional training.
  6. Foreign Domestic Helper Visa: This visa is issued to Indian nationals who need to travel to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to work as a domestic helper for a local family. This visa does not allow its holders to settle permanently in Hong Kong.

• How to Apply for Hong Kong Visa for Indians?

  An Indian citizen can apply for a Hong Kong visa by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of the Hong Kong Immigration Department
  • Go to the ‘Forms’ tab on the menu bar and select the ‘Visas’ option
  • Choose the visa type as per the purpose of your trip
  • Download the Hong Kong visa application forms from the available list
  • Fill in the downloaded form
  • Submit the duly filled form along with the required documents to the Embassy of China
  • The Chinese Embassy will issue the Hong Kong visa after successful processing of visa application

• Documents Required to Apply for Hong Kong Visa for Indians

  Indian citizens need to submit the following documents to the Embassy of China or the Hong Kong Immigration Department while applying for a Hong Kong visa:

  • Indian passport with at least six months of validity
  • Hong Kong visa application form
  • Recent photograph

  The following table shows the list of additional documents required to apply for different types of Hong Kong visa for Indians:

  Type of Hong Kong Visa for Indians		Documents Required*
  Visit/ Transit Visa		For Visit: Proof of travel bookings, such as flight booking details Proof of financial standing, such as bank statements, tax receipts, bank passbooks, etc. Proof of leisure visit in Hong Kong, such as tour package details, trip itinerary, etc. Proof of employment, such as salary slips, leave letter from the employer, etc. Proof of relationship with the local sponsor (if travelling for a family visit) Proof of proposed visit to Hong Kong for other reasons For Transit: Flight booking details from Hong Kong to the destination country (if travelling to a country apart from Mainland of China or Macao) For Business: Letter from employer confirming applicant’s business trip to Hong Kong Invitation letter from a local company Letter from trade body confirming applicant’s proposed visit to exhibitions/ trade fairs Proof of travel bookings, such as flight booking details Sponsor’s Business Registration Certificate (if the sponsor is a company in Hong Kong)
  Student Visa		Acceptance letter from an educational institution in Hong Kong Proof of financial standing, such as bank statements, tax receipts, bank passbooks, etc. Consent letter from applicant’s parents and Hong Kong-based guardian (if the applicant is a minor) Application form by the sponsor Sponsor’s undertaking to provide accommodation to the minor applicant Proof of sponsor’s financial standing, such as bank statements, tax receipts, bank passbooks, etc.
  Employment Visa	General Employment Policy (GEP) Visa	Proof of academic qualifications and work experiences Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (if any) By Hong Kong Based Employer: Application form by the company to employ professionals Appointment letter or employment contract issued to the applicant Business Registration Certificate (only if the company does not have a permit to employ overseas professionals) Proof of financial standing, such as latest profit tax return, audited financial report, etc. Company’s background details Detailed business plan (for companies less than 12 months old
  	Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) Visa	Proof of academic qualifications, technical skills and work experiences Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (if any) By Hong Kong Based Employer: Application form by the company Copy of quota allotment letter by the Innovation & Technology Commission Appointment letter or employment contract issued to the applicant Business Registration Certificate (only if the company does not have a permit to employ overseas professionals)
  	Investment Visa	Proof of academic qualifications and work experiences Proof of financial standing, such as bank statements, tax receipts, bank passbooks, etc. Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (if any) Appointment letter or employment contract issued by a company in Hong Kong (if applicable) Detailed two-year investment plan Proof of company’s business activities Proof of company’s financial standing, such as latest profit tax return, audited financial report, etc. Company’s background details Proof of office set-up, such as tenancy agreement Proof of posts created for local employees (if applicable) Business Registration Certificate (if already invested in Hong Kong) Company’s registry documents Business operating licences and certificates Letter indicating support from a government-backed programme Sponsor’s Business Registration Certificate (if the sponsor is a company in Hong Kong) Application form by the sponsor Sponsor’s Hong Kong Identity Card (if the sponsor is a person staying in Hong Kong) Copy of sponsor’s passport (if the sponsor is a non-permanent resident of Hong Kong)
  	Imported Workers Visa	Proof of academic qualifications and work experiences Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (if any) Proof of medical fitness for the job By Hong Kong Based Employer: Application form by the company Copies of standard employment contract issued to the applicant Copy of in-principle approval letter issued by the Labour Department
  Training Visa		Proof of academic qualifications and work experiences Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (if any) By Hong Kong Based Company: Application form by the sponsor company Training contract issued to the applicant Business Registration Certificate Proof of financial standing, such as latest profit tax return, audited financial report, etc. Detailed business plan (for companies less than 12 months old)
  Foreign Domestic Helper Visa		Copies of the standard employment contract signed by both employer and the applicant Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (if any) Testimonial stating at least two years experience as a domestic helper By Hong Kong Based Employer: Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card Proof of financial standing, such as bank statements, tax receipts, bank passbooks, profit tax assessment return, etc. Proof of residential address in Hong Kong Undertaking of the employer

  *All documents must either be in the English or Chinese language. If not, the applicant must attach a certified translation in English or Chinese language.

FAQs

• Q: What to do if my pre-arrival registration notification slip is damaged or lost?

  Ans: If your pre-arrival registration notification slip is damaged or lost, you can reprint it by visiting the official website of the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

• Q: Who can be my sponsor in Hong Kong?

  Ans: A bona fide resident of Hong Kong who is above the age of 18 years and is acquainted with you can become your sponsor in Hong Kong.

• Q: Is Hong Kong visa on arrival available to Indians?

  Ans: No, there is no visa on arrival for Hong Kong. However, Indians can enter Hong Kong visa-free after submitting the pre-arrival registration for HKSAR in case their stay is for less than 14 days.

• Q: If I am travelling to Hong Kong as a foreign domestic helper, can I bring my dependents along?

  Ans: No. Applicants and holders of Foreign Domestic Helper visas cannot bring their applicants to Hong Kong.

• Q: Is travel insurance mandatory for Hong Kong visa?

  Ans: No, travel health insurance is not mandatory for getting a Hong Kong visa but its still recommended as it will save you from unexpected financial emergencies abroad.