Hong Kong Visa for Indians 2026: Pre-arrival Registration

Quick answer

Indian passport holders can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 14 days, but must first complete the free online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) with the Immigration Department. The result is instant, and one registration is valid for six months and multiple visits. Print the notification slip on white A4 paper, sign it, and carry it with the same passport.

At a glance

Visa type: Visa-free visit with online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR)
Stay allowed: Up to 14 days per visit
Fee: Free
Processing: Instant result online
Validity: Six months from registration, for multiple visits
Apply at: Official portal

Documents checklist

Indian passport valid for at least six months
PAR notification slip, printed on blank white A4 paper and signed
Return or onward ticket within 14 days
Hotel booking for the stay
Proof of funds, such as an international card and some cash
For children under 16: a PAR slip checked and signed by a parent or guardian

Common mistakes that get Indians refused

Every detail in the PAR must match the passport exactly; a mismatch makes the registration invalid.
A successful PAR does not guarantee entry; officers still assess each visitor at the counter.
Stays longer than 14 days, or business and work activities beyond a normal visit, need a proper visa applied for in advance.
Mainland China, including Shenzhen across the border, needs a separate Chinese visa.

Do Indians need a visa for Hong Kong?

Not for short visits, but you must register first. Indian nationals have to complete Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) online before visiting or transiting Hong Kong visa-free. It is free, the result appears immediately, and one registration is valid for six months, covering multiple visits of up to 14 days each.

How to register, step by step

Use the online PAR service on the Hong Kong Immigration Department (IMMD) website.
Enter your name, passport number, date of birth and other details exactly as printed in your passport.
Submit. The result is shown immediately.
Print the notification slip on blank white A4 paper and sign it. For anyone under 16, a parent or guardian checks and signs it.
Carry the slip with the same passport you registered with.

If the system cannot register you, you must apply for a visa directly with the Immigration Department, which takes much longer, so register as soon as your trip is fixed.

Who does not need PAR?

Passengers in direct air transit who do not leave the airport transit area are exempt. So are holders of a valid Hong Kong entry visa and holders of Indian diplomatic or official passports.

What officers check

Hong Kong immigration is fast and professional. Officers check the PAR slip, the passport and sometimes your return ticket and hotel booking. The registration does not guarantee entry; travellers with vague plans, no hotel or signs of intended work can be questioned or refused. A printed hotel voucher and a dated return ticket resolve most questions.

Macau and mainland China

One PAR covers several visits within six months, so a Hong Kong, Macau, Hong Kong loop works on a single registration. Macau itself is visa-free for Indians; see the Macau visa guide. Mainland China, including Shenzhen across the border, needs a Chinese visa; see the China visa guide.

Families and seniors

Each traveller needs their own PAR and printed slip. Hong Kong is compact and the MTR is easy, but some neighbourhoods are steep, and queues for the Peak Tram and Ngong Ping 360 can be long in school holidays. Go early in the morning with older parents and children.

Keep a spare printed slip for each traveller. Airline staff in India often ask for it at check-in, and a phone screenshot is not always accepted.

For planning, see the Hong Kong trip cost guide, the best time to visit Hong Kong and things to do in Hong Kong. For stays longer than 14 days, our visa assistance team can help with a full visa.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hong Kong visa-free for Indians?

Yes, for up to 14 days, but only after completing the free online Pre-arrival Registration. Without a successful PAR, Indian nationals cannot use visa-free entry. The registration is instant, valid for six months and covers multiple visits. Print the slip on white A4 paper, sign it and carry it with your passport.

How long is the Hong Kong PAR valid?

Six months from the date of registration, for multiple visits of up to 14 days each. You can only register again after the current registration expires. The slip must be used with the same passport you registered with, so if your passport is changing soon, plan the timing of your registration accordingly.

Do children need a separate Hong Kong PAR?

Yes. Every traveller needs their own registration and printed slip. For children under 16, a parent or legal guardian checks the details and signs the slip. Register the whole family at the same sitting and print every slip, because airline staff in India usually check them at check-in.

Can I visit Macau and come back to Hong Kong on the same PAR?

Yes. The PAR covers multiple visits within its six-month validity, so you can go to Macau and re-enter Hong Kong on the same registration, as long as each visit is 14 days or less. Macau is visa-free for Indians, but mainland China, including Shenzhen and Zhuhai, needs a Chinese visa.

How we checked this page

Last reviewed 28 October 2026

Written and fact-checked by the Elitech Travels editorial desk in New Delhi, drawing on our consultants' day-to-day booking work and the official sources below. Rules, fares and fees change — always confirm anything critical with the issuing authority before you travel. Our editorial policy.