Hong Kong
India
India visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
India requires citizens of Hong Kong to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cgihk.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Hong Kong
- Consulate General of India in Hong Kong
16/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR, China
India has 1 mission in Hong Kong. Consulates: Hong Kong.
Indian citizens travelling to Hong Kong
IndiaHong Kong e-Visa Hong Kong visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Hong Kong planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Hong Kong can stay in India
How long citizens of Hong Kong may stay in India is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Hong Kong apply
In Hong Kong, applications go to India’s consulate in Hong Kong, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for citizens of Hong Kong
China admits citizens of Hong Kong visa-free. Pakistan and Bangladesh require citizens of Hong Kong to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Hong Kong
Indian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for India?
India requires citizens of Hong Kong to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Indian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter India visa-free?
No; citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for India obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.