Hong Kong transit visa processing time

It normally takes four weeks to process a visit/transit visa/entry permit application upon receipt of all the required documents. The Immigration Department will not be able to start processing the application unless all the required documents and information have been received.

1. Do I need transit visa for Hong Kong layover?
2. How do I get a transit visa for Hong Kong?
3. Can I transit in Hong Kong?
4. Is it easy to get Hong Kong visa?
5. Is transit visa required for connecting flights?
6. Do Indian passport holders need transit visa for Hong Kong?
7. Can I go to Hong Kong without a visa?
8. Can you leave Hong Kong airport during a layover?
9. Is transit allowed in Hong Kong airport?
10. Is Hong Kong airport safe for transit?
11. How much is Hong Kong visa fee?
12. Can I apply Hong Kong visa online?
13. How much is a working visa in Hong Kong?

Do I need transit visa for Hong Kong layover?

Transit Visa Required for Hong Kong

Nationals of countries who require a consular visa for Hong Kong must have a visa when transiting through the HKSAR. ... However, if such foreign nationals remain in the airport transit area, they do not require a visa.

How do I get a transit visa for Hong Kong?

Citizens of some countries and territories are expected to obtain a Hong Kong Transit Visa at an embassy or consulate. Nationals of the following countries must obtain a Transit Visa for Hong Kong, even if they are to remain at the airport transit area.

Can I transit in Hong Kong?

You are eligible to transit through Hong Kong. The full itinerary of your journey is contained in a single booking. You have face masks to wear during your journey. You checked the latest information on your departing flight – at some airports, we may be operating from a different terminal to normal.

Is it easy to get Hong Kong visa?

Nationals of about 170 countries including India may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period of up to 14 days. However Indian nationals are required to apply for and successfully complete the Hong Kong Pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can visit the HKSAR visa free.

Is transit visa required for connecting flights?

Transit visas often come up when a traveler's itinerary includes a layover in another country on the way to their final destination. ... For US citizens, a transit visa may be required for connecting in Russia and China, among other places.

Do Indian passport holders need transit visa for Hong Kong?

On January 23, 2017, Indian nationals can complete online pre-arrival registration in order to enjoy the current 14 days Per Entry visa-free to visit or enter Hong Kong during transit. Please note that this registration is not necessary if you are transiting by air and not leaving the airport transit area.

Can I go to Hong Kong without a visa?

Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong without a visa, and can stay for periods varying from 7 days to 180 days depending on nationality. Nationals of the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand don't require a visa to enter Hong Kong for stays of 90 days, 180 days for UK nationals.

Can you leave Hong Kong airport during a layover?

Top Things to Do During a Layover in Hong Kong. If your layover is less than 5 hours, you are not recommended to leave the airport as it takes at least 45 minutes to travel to and from Hong Kong International Airport, and you will need to return 2 hours before your next flight.

Is transit allowed in Hong Kong airport?

From 15 June 2020, passengers can use HKIA for transit/transfer on flights operated by different airlines under the same air ticket, provided that the passengers have checked through at the origin port with their boarding passes printed and baggage tagged-through to the final destination.

Is Hong Kong airport safe for transit?

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is resuming transit services starting today (June 1), after they were suspended for over two months in an effort to control the spread of the coronavirus. ... All transfer/transit and arriving passengers must undergo body temperature screening upon arrival.

How much is Hong Kong visa fee?

Visas

Can I apply Hong Kong visa online?

The Pre-Arrival Registration for Hong Kong from India can be obtained through a simple online form, replacing the former visa on arrival for Indian nationals. ... The Hong Kong Pre Arrival application from India can be completed in a few minutes online, by supplying personal and passport information.

How much is a working visa in Hong Kong?

Issuance of the self-employment visa costs as much as a business visa, 230 HKD (30 USD).