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Hong Kong Visa Requirements for India Citizens

Q: How long can India citizens stay in Hong Kong?

Up to 14 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

Q: How much does a Hong Kong visa cost for India citizens?

Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals: Free.

eTA · 14 days

India passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Hong Kong for stays of up to 14 days.

The Immigration Department says Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free.

“Indian nationals are required to apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can visit the HKSAR visa free.”

Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the HKSAR · checked 7 Oct 2026

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How to get your eTA for Hong Kong in three steps

Complete the application online with your India passport details.
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Hong Kong visa options for India citizens

Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals

eTA

Fee: Free
Max stay: 14 days
Valid for: 180 days
Entries: Multiple

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What the Hong Kong visa rules mean for India travellers

India citizens do not need a full visa for Hong Kong, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 14 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.

The main option is the Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals, which costs Free.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Hong Kong applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least one month after the date you plan to leave Hong Kong.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government tells travellers to check before they travel that they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment o…
Return or onward ticket: Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors must hold onward or return tickets, unless in transit to the Chinese Mainland or Macao.
Proof of funds: Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of their stay without working. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.

Hong Kong entry rules compared

Hong Kong lets 148 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 47. India citizens are treated the same way as Taiwan. Overall the India passport ranks #152 in the world with 27 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a India passport you can also visit 7 countries in the region without a visa, including Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar and Thailand.

In the other direction, Hong Kong citizens need a visa to visit India.

Entry requirements for Hong Kong

Passport validity

The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least one month after the date you plan to leave Hong Kong.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Hong Kong entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry for visitors. The UK government tells travellers to check before they travel that they have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation, and says medical treatment for uninsured foreign visitors to Hong Kong is expensive.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Hong Kong travel advice (health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors must hold onward or return tickets, unless in transit to the Chinese Mainland or Macao.

Hong Kong Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the HKSAR✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

Hong Kong's Immigration Department says visitors are required to have adequate funds to cover the duration of their stay without working. No official source we could read states a fixed amount.

Hong Kong Immigration Department — Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the HKSAR✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

$50,000

Unless an extension of stay is approved, visitors must leave Hong Kong before their limit of stay expires; otherwise they are deemed to have overstayed. Anyone who breaches a condition of stay, such as by overstaying, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of up to HK$50,000 and imprisonment for 2 years.

Immigration Department (HKSAR) — FAQ: Visit / Transit✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

HKD 120,000

Hong Kong Customs says any person arriving at a specified control point with currency and bearer negotiable instruments of a total value of more than HKD 120,000 must make a declaration to a Customs officer, using the Red Channel.

Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department — Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

India passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Hong Kong for stays of up to 14 days. The Immigration Department says Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free.

How long can India citizens stay in Hong Kong?

Up to 14 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Hong Kong visa cost for India citizens?

Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals: Free.

How do India citizens apply for a Hong Kong eTA?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.immd.gov.hk). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Hong Kong?