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Valid Passport (Colour scans of the bio-data page with at least 6 months of validity)
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Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) Notification Slip (Mandatory for Indian citizens visiting for short-stay tourism/business up to 14 days)
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Completed Visa Application Form (Submitted digitally via the GovHK Portal for long-stay visas)
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Recent Biometric Photographs (Passport-size, 40mm x 50mm, white background, taken within last 6 months)
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Apostilled Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) (Mandatory character check from the Passport Seva Kendra for talent and work schemes)
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Certified Educational Certificates & Transcripts (Degrees must be from a recognised university, translated into English or Chinese)
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Proof of Work Experience (Official reference letters from past employers detailing your exact roles and employment dates)
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Signed Employment Contract (Showing a remuneration package that meets the prevailing Hong Kong market rate)
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Company Sponsoring Documents (Copy of Hong Kong Business Registration, latest audited financial statements, and local recruitment justification)
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High Earner Tax Returns / Corporate Financials (Showing an individual annual income of at least HK$2.5 million for the Top Talent Pass / TTPS Category A path)
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Proof of Financial Support / Bank Statements (Showing personal liquid assets to cover your first 12 months of maintenance without public welfare)
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Official Admission & Tuition Receipts (For student pathways)
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Government-Certified Relationship Proof (Apostilled Marriage or Birth Certificates for family dependants)
What is the Processing Time for Immigration to Hong Kong from India in 2026?
The processing time for immigration to Hong Kong from India is:
|
Visa / Permit Category |
Standard Digital Processing Time |
Additional Post-Arrival Steps |
|
Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) (Tourist / Short-stay Business) |
Instantly (Online automated approval) |
Valid for 14 days per entry; expires after 6 months. |
|
Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) (Categories A, B, and C) |
2 to 4 weeks |
Highly prioritised; often approved in under 14 days. |
|
General Employment Policy (GEP) (Standard Corporate Work Visa) |
4 to 6 weeks |
Dependent on the employer's document completeness. |
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Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) |
3 to 6 months |
Subject to rigorous review under the 12-criteria checklist. |
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Student Visa |
4 to 6 weeks |
Peak processing occurs from June to August. |
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Dependent Visa (Family Reunification) |
4 to 6 weeks |
Usually processed simultaneously if tied to a talent pass. |
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Permanent Residency (Right of Abode) |
4 to 6 weeks |
Eligible after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence. |
What are the Fees for Hong Kong Immigration Visas for Indians?
|
Visa / Permit Category |
Official IMMD Fee (HKD) |
Approximate Cost in Indian Rupees (INR) |
|
Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) (Tourist) |
Free (HKD 0) |
INR 0 |
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Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) |
HKD 230 |
INR 2,480 |
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General Employment Policy (GEP Work) |
HKD 230 |
INR 2,480 |
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Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) |
HKD 230 |
INR 2,480 |
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Student Visa |
HKD 230 |
INR 2,480 |
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Dependent Visa (Per family member) |
HKD 230 |
INR 2,480 |
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Extension of Stay / Visa Renewal |
HKD 230 |
INR 2,480 |
