Does Indian Need Visa For Hong Kong
When you are going Hong Kong or other countries in the globe, most of the time, you require visa to visit the country. But if you are an Indian passport holder and planning to travel to Hong Kong without VISA, then it might not be possible.Just like India there are many countries who offer a visa on arrival service to the citizens of India. However, there are some countries where you will get stuck and will have to apply in advance. Below is the complete list of countries where Indian Citizens do not need a Visa in advance.
Updated May 19, 2018 – Hong Kong has announced that it will grant entry to Indian passport holders from June 1st 2018 under its “Admission Scheme for Mainland and Hong Kong Residents”. This, together with the Schengen visa exemption for Indian passport holders, means that India does not need a visa for most European and Asian countries.The Citizenship and Immigration Services of Hong Kong has a stated that nationals of these countries don’t need a visa to visit Hong Kong if they’re from 1) Countries signed on to the Visa Exemption Scheme and staying for 14 days or less either in transit to or from visa-exempt countries or 2) Countries who enjoy short visit entry through the “visa free” endorsement issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs of Macau and remaining within Macau for a period not exceeding 21 days.
Does Indian Need Visa For Hong Kong
How to apply for visa to Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR, China
The visa requirements set out herewith can’t be taken as a full statement of regulations governing Chinese visa.
I. Visa application for Hong Kong SAR
1. Visa is not required for Indian nationals traveling to Hong Kong for a maximum stay up to 14 days.
2. Applicants of foreign countries which enjoy visa exemption privilege do not require any visa to go to Hong Kong. Please refer to the country list for specific duration of stay free of visa in Hong Kong on Appendix or at the Embassy website (www.chinaembassy.org.in).
3. For applicants who would like to stay in Hong Kong longer than the visa free period allowed, for example, Indians who would like to stay for more than 14 days, or foreigners who do not enjoy visa exemption privilege, visa is required. And the application should be submitted directly to Hong Kong Immigration Department or through the Chinese Embassy in India. Processing of such applications may take 4-6 weeks.
4. To apply for visit visa, the following documents should be provided to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General:
(a) Photocopy of passport details and 1 visa application form with 2 photographs.
(b) Supporting documents like financial standing, employment or business certificates, may be required.
(c) For business purpose, covering letter from the applicant’s company or organization and invitation letter from the company, trade fair or international conference in Hong Kong.
(d) For tourist purpose, tourism itinerary and accommodation arrangement in Hong Kong; Personal particulars of relatives or sponsors including names, addresses and telephone numbers.
5. Requirements for applying for visa for education, employment/training is as follows:
A. Education:
1. An application form ID (E) 936, with relevant parts duly completed and signed;
2. A letter of acceptance from the school which the applicant wishes to enter;
3. If the applicant is under the age of 18, one of the applicant’s parents should authorize the sponsor or his relative/friend to be the guardian of the applicant. A consent letter duly signed by both the guardian and one of the applicant’s parents and the guardian should be produced;
4. Evidence of the sponsor’s financial standing, e.g. bank statements, saving account passbook, tax receipts and employment certificates;
5. An undertaking that the sponsor is prepared to arrange accommodation for the applicant or the applicant will be staying with him; or evidence that a place has been provided in recognized boarding school;
6. Evidence of the applicant’s past residence in Hong Kong (if any);
7. Other information/documents in support of the application required by the concerned officer in individual cases.
B. Employment
1. An application form ID (E) 936, with relevant parts duly completed and signed;
2. A copy of the sponsor’s Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation and/or Memorandum of Incorporation and Articles of Association;
3. Financial standing of the sponsor/sponsor’s company (income tax return, trading profit and loss account, profit tax return);
4. Company staff list with salary offered and position held and list of expatriate staff previously or currently recruited from overseas;
5. A copy of the applicant’s service contract or letter of appointment with details of post, salaries and benefits;
6. Full description of the applicant’s post;
7. Details, with proofs, of applicant’s academic qualifications and experience relevant to the post, e.g. copies of diplomas, certificates and testimonials;
8. A letter, with supporting proof from the employer (if possible), stating the reason why the post cannot be filled locally;
9. If the applicant is to replace someone already working in Hong Kong, the personal particulars and his whereabouts (if known) should be given;
10. If the applicant is to fill a new post, explain why his/her services are essential;
11. Evidence of the applicant’s past residence in Hong Kong (if any);
12. Other information/documents in support of the application required by the concerned officer in individual cases.
C. Training
1. An application form ID (E) 936, with relevant parts duly completed and signed;
2. A copy of the sponsor’s Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation and/or Memorandum of Incorporation and Articles of Association;
3. Financial standing of the sponsor/sponsor’s company (income tax return, trading profit and loss account, profit tax return);
4. Details, with proofs, of applicant’s academic qualifications and experience, e.g. copies of diplomas, certificates and testimonials;
5. A copy of the employment contract or agreement;
6. Details of the training program;
7. An undertaking that the trainee will, in fact, be receiving training in the sponsor’s organization until the end of the agreed period, after which he will return to his own country;
8. Other information/documents in support of the application required by the concerned officer in individual cases.
6. For details of visas to HKSAR, please log in the website of HKSAR.
Information of HKSAR Immigration Department:
Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: (00852) 2824 6111 Fax: (00852) 2877 7711
Web site: www.immd.gov.hk E-mail: enquiry@immd.gov.hk
Hong Kong (HKSAR) Visa Fee for all Nationalities
| NORMAL(Collect in4 working days) | URGENT(Collect in2 or 3 working days) | CODE |
| Rs1200 | Rs2100 | HVS/HTS/HTR/HST |
*Effective from August 1, 2004, all the visa fees should be paid only by demand draft drawn on a national or international bank in Delhi. They should be made for the exact amount in favor of Chinese Embassy, New Delhi.
Important: The drawer’s full name, telephone number and pick up form number should be written on the back of the draft.
II. Visa Application for Macao SAR
1. Visas are required by all visitors except:
(a) Residents of Macao;
(b) Nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Croatia, Czech, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mongolia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania and the United Kingdom(6 months) for a stay up to 90 days;
(c) Nationals of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United States of America and Uruguay for a stay up to 30 days;
(d) Nationals of China with valid Macao entry/depart documents, including residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas Chinese for a stay of up to 30 days;
(e) The “Hong Kong Identity Card”, “Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card” or “Hong Kong Reentry Permit” holders may stay in Macao for a maximum period of one year;
(f) Holders of Diplomatic Passport or “Laissez Passer” issued by the United Nations;
(g) Holders of Consulate/Diplomatic documents issued by the Macao SAR or Hong Kong SAR.
For further information, please call (00853) 725488 or visit the website of Immigration Services: www.fsm.gov.mo
2. Visas are available on arrival in Macao at the Immigration Services for a period of 30 days.
If travel arrangements are made through an agent, the visa processing is handled by Macao tour operators.
