Hong Kong visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Singapore passport holders for short visit/tourism
- Arrival card
- None (e-channel / arrival card at counter)
Do you need a visa for Hong Kong?
Travellers from ~170 nationalities: 90 days — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, most of EU (UK 180 days); 30 days — Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam*, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Russia; 14 days — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar etc. Indian nationals: free Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) required — 14 days per visit, valid 6 months, multiple visits. can generally enter Hong Kong without a visa. Singapore passport holders for short visit/tourism
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ~170 nationalities: 90 days — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, most of EU (UK 180 days); 30 days — Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam*, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Russia; 14 days — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar etc. Indian nationals: free Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) required — 14 days per visit, valid 6 months, multiple visits. do not require a visa for Hong Kong for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Hong Kong Immigration Department) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Hong Kong visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- On arrival
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/service/travel_document/visa_free_access.html
Who needs it: Singapore passport holders for short visit/tourism
Visa-free: ~170 nationalities: 90 days — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, most of EU (UK 180 days); 30 days — Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam*, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Russia; 14 days — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar etc. Indian nationals: free Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) required — 14 days per visit, valid 6 months, multiple visits.
Required documents
- Singapore passport valid at least 6 months
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of adequate funds
Arrival card: None (e-channel / arrival card at counter)
Extra charges: None
Mainland China visa does not cover Hong Kong. Vietnamese need visa unless holding qualifying documents.
Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visit Visa / Entry Permit
Official fee: HK$230 per visa- Validity
- Typically 3 months to enter
- Max stay
- Up to 90 days
- Processing time
- About 4 weeks
- Where to apply
- Hong Kong Immigration Dept online (GovHK) or via a Chinese embassy/consulate
Who needs it: Nationals not on the visa-free list (e.g. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Nigeria, mainland Chinese with certain documents) or Indians staying >14 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Form ID 1003A
- Sponsor form ID 1003B if applicable
- Employment / financial proof
Arrival card: None
Applications need a local sponsor in some cases.
Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) - Indian Nationals
Official fee: Free (HKD 0)- Validity
- 6 months, multiple visits
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Time to verify
- Instant (real-time result)
- Time to approval
- Instant
- Processing time
- Instant
- Where to apply
- https://www.gov.hk/en/apps/immdes2indianparreg.htm
Who needs it: Ordinary Indian passport holders visiting or transiting HKSAR
Required documents
- Indian passport valid at least 6 months
- Printed and signed PAR notification slip (A4 white paper) with data exactly matching the passport
Extra charges: None
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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