Update on pre-arrival registration for Hong Kong.
This is a reminder that effective 23rd January 2017, all Indian nationals intending to visit Hong Kong must first apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online.
The eligibility for applying for “pre-arrival registration” includes:
- Those who hold and Indian Passport valid for atleast 6 months.
- Those who intend to visit Hong Kong for a stay not exceeding 14 days.
Upon successful registration, the India National MUST PRINT the computer generated notification slip and present the same at the Cathay Pacific / Cathay Dragan check-in counter. WITHOUT THIS NOTIFICATION SLIP, PASSENGERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR TRAVEL.
Exceptions: The following categories of Indian National can travel to Hong Kong without pre-arrival registration.
- Those who have successfully enrolled for the e-Channel service for frequent visitors. They must carry a print out of the validity of the e-channel service.
- Those in direct transit without leaving the transit area of Hong Kong International Airport. This also applies to ferry transfers (air to sea / sea to air transit).
The online platform for pre-arrival registration is available on www.immd.gov.hk
For further details kindly visit the Hong Kong Government Immigration Department’s website www.immd.gov.hk