Do I Need a Visa for Hong Kong from India?
For Indian passport holders · Updated March 2026
Visa Details
Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online before they can visit or transit the HKSAR visa-free. Pre-arrival registration is not required for Indian nationals in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area. The online registration enables a person to stay in Hong Kong for upto 14 days.
Transit Through Hong Kong
No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Hong Kong.
Must stay in the airport transit area.
- •Must be in direct transit by air
- •Must not leave airport transit area
- •Valid onward ticket
Pre-arrival registration NOT required for airside transit. If you want to leave the airport or visit Hong Kong, you must complete online pre-arrival registration (allows 14-day stay).
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Quick Summary
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