🇭🇰 Hong Kong visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need an e-visa for Hong Kong, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for India passport holders
Before traveling to Hong Kong, Indian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Hong Kong government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Hong Kong immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Indian passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Hong Kong is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Hong Kong citizens traveling to India face a different rule: visa required.
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 2 of 8 destinations are open to Indian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Hong Kong
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Chinese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Indian citizens need an e-visa for Hong Kong, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Indian citizens apply online for entry to Hong Kong?
Yes. Hong Kong offers an online e-visa for India passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Hong Kong?
The currency in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar ($). The capital city is City of Victoria.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Indian citizens traveling to Hong Kong. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Hong Kong embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.