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Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals (印度國民預辦入境登記)
VisasHong KongPre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals (印度國民預辦入境登記)
Hong KongHong Kong•Asia
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Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals (印度國民預辦入境登記)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

0 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

14 days

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Online pre-arrival registration for Indian nationals valid 6 months, enabling visa-free visits up to 14 days for tourism, business, or transit.

Hong Kong's Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) is a streamlined online system introduced in 2017 for Indian nationals seeking visa-free entry for short stays. Applicants must hold a valid Indian passport (6+ months validity) and cannot have existing Hong Kong visas or rights of abode. The system accepts tourists, business travelers, and transit passengers (excluding direct air transit).

Registration is entirely online and free, with instant approval upon submission. The maximum stay is strictly 14 days with no extensions or work authorization permitted. Each registration is valid for six months and allows multiple entries during that validity period. Applicants must ensure their submitted information matches their passport exactly, as discrepancies may result in denial of entry.

This visa is ideal for Indian business travelers, tourists, and transit passengers seeking efficient visa-free access to Hong Kong for short visits under two weeks.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant14 days

Eligible Nationalities (1)

IndiaIndia

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be an Indian national holding a valid Indian passport (valid for at least 6 months).

Purpose of visit must be tourism, business, or transit (excluding direct air transit).

Intended stay must not exceed 14 days.

Must not have a valid Hong Kong visa or right of abode/land in Hong Kong.

Must not be a holder of an Indian diplomatic or official passport (these are exempt from PAR).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid Indian passport (at least 6 months validity).

Printed and signed 'Notification Slip for Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals'.

Onward or return flight tickets (may be requested by immigration).

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (may be requested by immigration).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Completely free to apply and obtain
  • Instant processing—approved result received immediately online
  • Multiple entries permitted during the 6-month validity period
  • Online registration process requires only data entry; documents needed only at border
  • Streamlined entry for short-term visitors, business professionals, and transit passengers
  • No need for physical visa in passport or embassy visits

Worth Knowing

  • Limited to Indian nationals only—not available to other nationalities
  • Strict 14-day maximum stay per visit; any overstay is a serious violation
  • Registration is not a visa—immigration officers retain final entry discretion
  • Data entry errors (even typos) can result in boarding denial; information must match passport exactly
  • Registration must be renewed if it expires before travel
  • Only qualifying if holding valid Indian passport; no exceptions for dual nationals
  • No work authorization permitted—cannot be used for employment, study, or residency

Application Process

1

Visit the official GovHK Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals portal.

2

Enter personal and passport details exactly as they appear on the passport.

3

Submit the application online.

4

Receive the result instantly; if approved, print the 'Notification Slip for Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals' on A4 paper.

5

Sign the printed slip and present it with your passport upon arrival.

Verified Claims (2)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026
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Processing Time
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