Indian nationals will be required to complete online pre-arrival registration before visiting Hong Kong visa-free from next month, the Immigration Department announced today.
From January 23, Indian nationals must apply for and complete online pre-arrival registration before enjoying their 14-day visa-free visit, or entering Hong Kong during transit.
Holders of an Indian diplomatic or official passport or a Hong Kong Travel Pass are exempted from the requirement.
Indian nationals who are enrolled as frequent visitors using the e-Channel service are also exempted.
The pre-arrival registration for Indian nationals platform will launch on December 19.
Registration is free. The computer system will display the result instantly once the registration is made.
Successful registrants are required to print a notification slip for immigration clearance upon arrival.
Pre-arrival registration will be valid for six months.
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