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Hong Kong visas

Hong Kong business visa

Eligible visitors can make short business trips without a visa. Only a limited range of business activities is allowed.

Ways to get a Hong Kong business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and eligible Macau residents can make permitted business visits. Indian ordinary passport holders need Pre-arrival Registration unless exempt.

    Stay
    The same passport-based limits as tourist visits: 180, 90, 30, 14 or 7 days.

    Passports that qualify (148)

  2. Pre-arrival Registration for Indian business visitors

    eTA needed

    Indian ordinary passport holders making permitted business visits must register online unless exempt.

    Stay
    14 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Complete Pre-arrival Registration online.
    2. Obtain successful registration before travel, unless exempt.

  3. Business visitor e-Visa

    eVisa

    Travellers who need a visa for entry may obtain an e-Visa for a permitted business visit.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another entry route need a visa.

Who doesn't

The listed visa-free nationalities and eligible Macau residents can visit for permitted business activities.

What to bring

  • A qualifying passport or Macau residence document.
  • Pre-arrival Registration where required.

Good to know

  • You may conclude contracts, submit tenders, attend business meetings or short seminars, and take part in product orientation.
  • You may examine or supervise the installation or packaging of goods or equipment, or settle compensation and other civil proceedings.
  • You may attend exhibitions or trade fairs, but cannot sell goods or provide services directly to the public or build exhibition booths.
  • You cannot take employment, study, or start operating or join a business while visiting.
  • Non-residents may incorporate limited liability companies and become company directors, but cannot become corporate secretaries.
  • Business registration requires proof that the business began operating while the non-resident was outside Hong Kong.
  • Eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders have a separate route for business trips of up to 60 days.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Hong Kong?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another entry route need a visa. The listed visa-free nationalities and eligible Macau residents can visit for permitted business activities.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Hong Kong?

There are 3 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Pre-arrival Registration for Indian business visitors (an online travel permit); Business visitor e-Visa (an online visa).

Who can go to Hong Kong without a business visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and eligible Macau residents can make permitted business visits. Indian ordinary passport holders need Pre-arrival Registration unless exempt.

Can I apply online for Hong Kong?

Yes: Pre-arrival Registration for Indian business visitors and Business visitor e-Visa. Indian ordinary passport holders making permitted business visits must register online unless exempt.

How long can I stay on a Hong Kong business visa?

7 to 180 days, depending on passport or residence status.

What documents do I need for a Hong Kong business visa?

A qualifying passport or Macau residence document.; Pre-arrival Registration where required..

What rules do I have to follow on a Hong Kong business visa?

You may conclude contracts, submit tenders, attend business meetings or short seminars, and take part in product orientation. You may examine or supervise the installation or packaging of goods or equipment, or settle compensation and other civil proceedings. You may attend exhibitions or trade fairs, but cannot sell goods or provide services directly to the public or build exhibition booths. You cannot take employment, study, or start operating or join a business while visiting.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Hong Kong?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Hong Kong visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Hong Kong be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Hong Kong business visa rules?

On Hong Kong's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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