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Indian citizens require a Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) to travel to Hong Kong. The PAR works like an e-visa and is a mandatory document that allows Indian travellers to enter Hong Kong, given they meet all the necessary conditions. A hard copy of the PAR should be carried at all times during the travel. In case, you lose the print of the PAR, it can be easily reprinted from the official PAR system using your registration details.
Can I use my Hong Kong PAR for business activities?
Yes, the PAR can be used for short term business activities, such as, attending meetings, conferences, seminars. But for any long term business plan, such as, taking up employment, starting a business, etc., requires a work visa or another type of appropriate visa which allow such activities.
To apply for a PAR, the traveller's passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure from Hong Kong.
Can I use the Hong Kong PAR to enter Macau or Mainland China?
No, the Hong Kong PAR is only valid for entry into Hong Kong. If you need to enter Macau or Mainland China, you might need separate visas or travel permits for that region. Indian citizens do not need a separate visa to enter Macau from Hong Kong for short stays, given you meet Macau's entry requirements. If you plan to enter Mainland China, you will need a Chinese visa to do so.
How often can I visit Hong Kong with a PAR?
You can visit Hong Kong multiple times with a PAR in the 6 month validity period, given each stay does not exceed 14 days. You must depart Hong Kong before the end of each 14-day period.
No, you do not have to submit the passport to get the Hong Kong PAR. The entire process is online.
No, no changes can be made once the Hong Kong PAR is applied. In case of any errors, a new application needs to be filled.
Once your Hong Kong PAR is approved, the status will be displayed on the screen, which can then be downloaded or printed.
If your Hong Kong PAR is unsuccessful, you will need a traditional visa, applied through the Hong Kong Immigration Department to enter Hong Kong.
No, you can only apply for a new Hong Kong PAR once the current registration has expired.
No, you must carry the same passport while entering Hong Kong that was used to apply for the PAR.
If you arrive in Hong Kong without a valid PAR, you may be denied entry and sent back either to your home country, or any other destination.
Overstaying a period of 14-days, as allowed by your PAR, may result in serious consequences, such as fines, deportation, detention, and a potential ban from entering Hong Kong again in future.
If you wish to extend your stay beyond the 14-day period, you can apply for an extension online.
