Hong Kong is renowned for its skyscrapers, Disneyland and a vibrant urban life that attracts tourists from all over the world. Earlier, Indians did not require a visa for Hong Kong but now the government needs a pre-arrival registration for Hong Kong visa for a 15-day visit. Here are the important prerequisites.
Documents required for Hong Kong visa pre-arrival registration
- A duly filled Hong Kong visa application form
- Bank statement with complete details of past six months transactions as proof of financial viability
- Two-passport size photos of yourself with 80% clarity. Blurred or unclear photos will not be accepted
- Confirmed return ticket bookings
- If you want a student visa, then a bonafide certificate from the current school or college is necessary
- For an employee, a letter confirming employment details on the letterhead of the company, stamped and signed by an authorised person is required.
- Your passport must have a validity of at least six months from the date of arrival and should not be older than ten years from the date of issue
Steps for Hong Kong visa application
One can apply for Hong Kong pre-registration visa directly with the immigration department of Hong Kong. To avoid any confusion, you can seek the help of Musafir for getting your visa in a hassle-free manner. Read on to know the steps for Hong Kong tourist visa application processing:
- Most important is to ensure the type of visa you are applying for- tourist, family visit, business, study or transit.
- Apply the duly filled out with all the supporting documents attached
- You can apply to the Hong Kong Immigration Department directly online and download confirmation on an A4 page.
Points to remember
- The processing fee for the general tourist visa is approximately Rs 1200 for a 15-day visa
- The processing time for the visa varies from 4 days to even 6 weeks sometimes
- It is advisable to start applying for a pre-arrival registration 6 weeks in advance to avoid last minute chaos.
- One can submit the visa application directly to the Chinese Embassy in India.
Note - We do not provide Work visa.
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