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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit India?

Yes, a visa is required. A Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport holder cannot use India's e-Tourist Visa (Hong Kong is grouped with China/Macau and is excluded from the e-Tourist category) and must obtain a regular paper/sticker Tourist Visa from the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong before travel. As of 30 May 2026, holders of a Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport need a regular Tourist Visa to enter India for tourism. Although India runs a popular e-Tourist Visa scheme for most nationalities, Hong Kong (treated together with mainland China and Macau under India's visa policy) is NOT eligible for the e-Tourist Visa. India suspended e-Visa for China/Hong Kong/Macau in 2021; it was only partially restored on 1 August 2024 for the business category, which was in turn replaced in December 2025 by a "production investment" e-Visa category. No tourist e-Visa channel exists for Hong Kong passport holders. Consequently, tourists must apply for a conventional sticker Tourist Visa: complete the online application at indianvisaonline.gov.in, book an appointment, and submit the printed form plus documents in person at the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong. Normal processing for Hong Kong and Macau residents is about five working days. Because the only authoritative sources (the Government of India e-Visa portal and India's visa policy) confirm Hong Kong is outside the e-Tourist eligibility list, and third-party visa agencies claiming otherwise are not authoritative, the conservative and correct verdict is visa-required via the Indian Consulate.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
Hong Kong (PR)Living in Hong Kong as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Regular (sticker) Tourist Visa from Consulate General of India, Hong Kong — e-Tourist Visa NOT available to HK passport holders
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visit typically granted on short-term tourist visas (subject to consular discretion)
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries (commonly issued; single/double also possible depending on grant)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. HKD 800-1,300 consular fee depending on entries/validity (Chinese-national fee category), plus service charges
consular fee only
Processing time
About 5 working days for Hong Kong and Macau residents (normal cases)
standard track
Validity
Commonly 6 months to 1 year from date of issue; longer validity possible at consular discretion
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a regular visa
Verify that as a Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport holder you are not eligible for the India e-Tourist Visa (Hong Kong is excluded under the China/Macau grouping) and must apply for a conventional Tourist Visa at the Indian Consulate in Hong Kong.
· Verdict: visa-required· Not e-Visa eligible
/02
Complete the online application form
Fill out the regular visa application online at indianvisaonline.gov.in (the official Government of India visa portal), selecting Tourist Visa and the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong as the mission.
· indianvisaonline.gov.in· Tourist Visa category
/03
Book a consular appointment
Schedule an in-person submission appointment online at appointment.cgihk.gov.in before visiting the consulate.
· appointment.cgihk.gov.in· Appointment required
/04
Prepare supporting documents
Gather your passport, printed application with photo, proof of Hong Kong residence/ID, flight and hotel bookings, and financial proof as required.
· Passport + documents· Photo per spec
/05
Submit in person and pay the fee
Attend your appointment at the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong, submit the documents, pay the visa fee, and provide biometrics if requested.
· In-person submission· Pay consular fee
/06
Collect your visa
Wait approximately five working days (normal cases for HK/Macau residents), then collect the passport with the sticker Tourist Visa before you travel.
· ~5 working days· Sticker visa in passport
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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Hong Kong SAR passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay with two blank pages
required
Completed online visa application form from indianvisaonline.gov.in (printed and signed)
required
Recent passport-size photograph meeting Indian visa photo specifications
required
Confirmed consular appointment via appointment.cgihk.gov.in
required
Proof of Hong Kong residency / Hong Kong Identity Card
required
Return or onward flight tickets
recommended
Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation in India
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement) for the trip
recommended
Visa fee payment (cash/card as accepted by the consulate)
required
Travel/medical insurance covering the trip
optional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist Visa consular fee (single/double entry, short validity)~HKD 400-600Lower-end fee for limited-entry short-validity tourist visa; varies by current consular schedule
Tourist Visa consular fee (multiple entry, 6-12 months)~HKD 800-1,300Typical range for multiple-entry tourist visa under the Chinese-national fee category
ICWF / referral or service surcharge~HKD 30-100Indian Community Welfare Fund or processing surcharge may apply per consular schedule
Total estimateHKD 430 — HKD 1,400incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Consular Tourist Visa (normal)
~5 working days
Standard processing for Hong Kong and Macau residents at the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong, when the application is complete and in order.
Buffer for peak season / additional checks
Up to 2-3 weeks
Apply well in advance; some applications may need extra verification or referral, extending the timeline.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Hong Kong excluded from India e-Tourist Visa
India's official e-Visa portal lists eligible nationalities, and Hong Kong (grouped with China/Macau) is not eligible for the e-Tourist Visa category, so tourists must use the regular consular route.
High
/02
e-Visa only partially restored for China/HK/Macau
After the 2021 suspension, e-Visa was reinstated only for business (Aug 2024) and then production investment (Dec 2025) categories for China/HK/Macau — never for tourism.
High
/03
Third-party agency claims are unreliable
Several commercial sites advertise an India e-Tourist Visa for Hong Kong residents, but these contradict the official Government of India portal and should not be relied upon.
Medium
/04
In-person submission is mandatory
The Consulate General of India in Hong Kong requires online form completion plus an in-person appointment for the sticker visa.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
HK to India route verified
Confirmed via the Government of India e-Visa portal and India visa policy that Hong Kong SAR passport holders are not eligible for the e-Tourist Visa and must obtain a regular Tourist Visa from the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Hong Kong passport holder get an India e-Tourist Visa online?—
No. Hong Kong is grouped with mainland China and Macau under India's visa policy and is excluded from the e-Tourist Visa scheme. You must apply for a regular (sticker) Tourist Visa at the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong.
Why do some websites say e-Visa is available for Hong Kong?+
How long does the Tourist Visa take to process?+
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