Hong Kong
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Hong Kong visa
To apply for a visa to Hong Kong, you need to follow these steps:
- Check if you are eligible for the visa.
- Gather all the required documents and forms.
- Complete the visa application form.
- Submit the application form, along with the necessary documents, to the nearest Hong Kong consulate or embassy.
- Pay the visa application fee.
- Wait for the processing of your visa application.
- Upon approval, collect your visa from the consulate or embassy.
- A completed visa application form
- A valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Proof of financial capability to support yourself during your stay
- Proof of accommodation in Hong Kong
- Proof of onward travel or return ticket
- Health declaration form
- Copy of travel itinerary
- Photocopies of previous visas or travel history, if applicable
- Proof of employment or business in Hong Kong, if applicable
It typically takes around 2-3 weeks to get a Hong Kong visa. The processing time may vary depending on various factors such as the type of visa and individual circumstances. Here is a list of items required for a Hong Kong visa:
- Completed visa application form
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Proof of purpose of visit (e.g. invitation letter, employment contract)
- Proof of financial stability (e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter)
- Proof of accommodation arrangements
- Travel itinerary
- Proof of medical insurance coverage
- Additional documents based on the visa type (e.g. business registration for business visas, student enrollment letter for study visas)
Yes, you can obtain a visa on arrival in Hong Kong.
No, you do not need a visa to transit through Hong Kong.
- No visa required for transit passengers staying within the airport
- No visa required if transiting less than 24 hours and not leaving the transit area
- Transit passengers staying in Hong Kong for less than 7 days are visa-exempt
- If transiting longer than 7 days, a visa may be required
The cost of a Hong Kong visa depends on the type of visa you are applying for. Here is a list of visa types along with their respective costs:
- Visitor Visa: HKD 190 (USD 24.50)
- Student Visa: HKD 165 (USD 21.25)
- Employment Visa: HKD 230 (USD 29.65)
- Training Visa: HKD 230 (USD 29.65)
- Investment Visa: HKD 230 (USD 29.65)
- Dependant Visa: HKD 190 (USD 24.50)
- You can extend your Hong Kong visa if you meet the eligibility criteria and requirements.
- You may need to provide necessary documents and proof to support your visa extension application.
- Ensure that you make the application before your current visa expires.
- Contact the Immigration Department of Hong Kong for detailed information and guidance on visa extension procedures.
- Employment
- Investment
- Study
- Training
- Joining family members
- Participation in academic research or conferences
- Engaging in professional activities
- Participating in official government events
- Participating in cultural or sporting events
- Performing arts
- Religious activities
- Volunteer or charity work
- Valid passport
- Completed visa application form
- Photograph of the applicant
- Proof of purpose of visit, such as an invitation letter, employment contract, study admission letter, etc.
- Proof of sufficient financial funds to cover the stay
- Proof of accommodation arrangements
- Travel itinerary
- Proof of health insurance coverage
- Copy of previous Hong Kong visas (if applicable)
- A medical examination report (FormID 967A) completed by a recognized medical institution
- Evidence of a negative HIV/AIDS test result (for a stay exceeding 12 months)
- Evidence of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test result (for a stay exceeding 6 months)
- Evidence of immunization/vaccination records (if applicable)