Hong Kong & Macau Visa for Indians

Hong Kong and Macau are separate territories with separate immigration controls, and each has its own entry rules for Indian passport holders. For Hong Kong, the main step is free online Pre-arrival Registration, which is completed before you travel. For Macau, eligible Indian passport holders are generally allowed up to 30 days on arrival, subject to the immigration officer's decision. This page explains what the rules mean in practice and what to carry, based on the information we hold. Rules can change, so treat this page as a planning guide and confirm the latest position before you travel.

Do Indians need a visa for Hong Kong?

Indian passport holders normally do not need a conventional visitor visa for short tourist stays in Hong Kong. Instead, they complete Hong Kong Pre-arrival Registration online before departure. After successful registration, a visa-free visit of up to 14 days is normally allowed. The registration is not a visa, and it does not guarantee entry, so immigration officers still decide admission at the border.

What is Hong Kong Pre-arrival Registration?

Pre-arrival Registration, often called PAR, is an online step that you complete before you fly. It is free, and it is processed instantly in the normal system. A successful registration is valid for six months and allows multiple qualifying visits in that period. Keep your confirmation with you, both as a saved copy and a printed copy, because you may need to show it at the airport. Register early, and do not leave it until the day before your flight.

Do you need PAR for transit?

Direct air transit without leaving the airport transit area is exempt from PAR. If you plan to leave the airport, even for a few hours, you need the registration. Most Indian travellers booking a Hong Kong holiday will leave the airport, so complete the registration before departure.

Do Indians need a visa for Macau?

Macau generally permits eligible Indian passport holders up to 30 days on arrival. This is subject to passport validity, onward or return travel, accommodation details, and the decision of the immigration officer. Macau has its own immigration controls, so it does not follow Hong Kong's registration step. Check the current rules before you travel, because the requirements can change, and carry the same passport you use for Hong Kong.

What documents should you carry?

For Hong Kong and Macau, carry the following when you travel:

• A passport generally valid for at least six months.
• Your Pre-arrival Registration confirmation, if you are entering Hong Kong.
• Return or onward travel tickets, and a plan for leaving the region.
• Accommodation details for your stay in each city.
• Evidence of sufficient funds for your trip.
• Contact details for your hotel or your planner.

Immigration officers can ask for any of these documents, so keep copies on your phone and in a printed folder.

How should you register for Hong Kong?

Follow these steps before you travel:

1. Check that your passport is valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
2. Complete the online Pre-arrival Registration through the official Hong Kong service.
3. Save the confirmation, and print a copy if you can.
4. Check the registration is valid for your travel dates.
5. Carry the confirmation, your passport and your travel documents on the flight.

What mistakes should you avoid?

• Assuming registration is a visa, or that it guarantees entry to Hong Kong.
• Arriving with a passport valid for less than six months.
• Treating Hong Kong and Macau as one immigration zone, which they are not.
• Forgetting the registration step and relying on information that is out of date.
• Booking a day trip to Macau that leaves no time for immigration at both borders.

Visa fees and charges

Hong Kong Pre-arrival Registration is free. For Macau, we do not hold a published fee for this route, so check the official source before you travel and confirm whether any charge applies to your situation.

Does a Tripstor package include visa assistance?

Yes. Visa assistance is included in every Hong Kong and Macau package. Our packages are land-only, so the visa process, flights and insurance are arranged separately unless your itinerary says otherwise. Your planner will explain the steps for your passport and dates, and tell you what information to prepare before you pay for the trip.

Plan your Hong Kong and Macau trip

Once your entry steps are in order, read the Hong Kong and Macau travel guide for the overview, how to reach Hong Kong and Macau for flights and transfers, and when to visit for the weather. Our Hong Kong Disneyland Family 4N and Hong Kong Macau 5N packages both include visa assistance.