e-Visa for India passport holders.
India passport holders need an e-visa for Hong Kong, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Hong Kong — that needs a residence permit.
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than Hong Kong does.
| India | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Hong Kong |
| Languages | Hindi, English | Cantonese, English, Mandarin |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Hong Kong Dollar |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $56,983 |
| Population | 1.46B | 7.5M |
GDP and population: World Bank.