From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Submit the application and supporting documents to Immigration using its online service.
Submit through the official channel
Use Hong Kong visit visa / entry permit. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Decision time
28 calendar days
Normally four weeks after all required documents arrive; incomplete applications cannot be processed.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Practical tips for Hong Kong
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Prepare certified translations
Documents outside Chinese or English need a certified translation into one of those languages.
Hong Kong at a glance
- Capital
- Hong Kong (SAR)
- Currency
- HKD
- Calling code
- +852
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Pakistan need a visa for Hong Kong?
For tourism in Hong Kong, travelers using an ordinary passport from Pakistan should arrange an eVisa before travel. Submit the application and supporting documents to Immigration using its online service.
How long does a decision take?
28 calendar days. Normally four weeks after all required documents arrive; incomplete applications cannot be processed.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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