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Online Application for Entry for Visit / Transit in Hong Kong

Who can use this service.

You can use this online service to submit application for entry for visit/transit in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

This online service is not applicable to extension of stay application of visitor. If required, you may apply via this website .

Eligibility Criteria

To find out if you are eligible to apply for entry for visit/transit in Hong Kong, please visit this website .

Documents to be Submitted Online

Documents marked with * are mandatory.

A. Applicant

Please note that in the online application process, the applicant and sponsor will be required to fill in an online application form and sign to confirm that all information given in the online application form is correct, complete and true. If the applicant is under the age of 16 (child applicant), the online application form must be signed by his/her parent or legal guardian.

File Formats

Before uploading the required documents you will need to scan them in one of the following formats: File type: JPEG, PDF, GIF, PNG or TIF (RAW, LZW, JPEG, CCITT-G4) File size: 5Mbytes or below for each file Colour depth: Grayscale (for documents without photos)                        Colour (for documents with photos)

How to Start

Once you have prepared your supplementary documents, you can access the online service through the following link.

Online application for entry for visit/transit in Hong Kong

Please ensure that the information you provide is correct. Incorrect information may render your submission invalid.

Supplementary Document Submission

If you have submitted an application for visit/transit in Hong Kong and received a notification letter from the Immigration Department asking you to provide supplementary documents, you can use the online submission service. The following link will take you to further information on how to submit your supplementary documents online. 

Assistance and Further Information

If you need technical assistance in using the online service, you can call the Immigration e-Services Hotline at (852) 3128 8668 between 7 am and 11 pm daily. For general enquiries, please call (852) 2824 6111 during office hours (from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday, except public holidays), send a fax to (852) 2877 7711 or send an email to [email protected] .   Further information on the online service is available in a set of helpful frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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All visitors to Hong Kong must have a passport that is valid for at least six months, counting from the date of departure for Hong Kong. Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 to 180 days. Please note that our office does not handle visa applications, nor are we involved in the vetting process of visa applications. All applications are processed by Hong Kong’s Immigration Department directly. We encourage you to use its convenient online portal to submit applications. Our office’s jurisdiction covers Singapore, Vietnam, Laos and India. If you are living in a place other than these 4 countries, please contact the relevant Economic and Trade Office covering your city here .

Check the following table for the travel documents you need:

1. For Hong Kong/Macao Residents holding “Mainland Travel Permits” (港澳居民來往內地通行證，俗稱回鄉證), if the expiry dates of their permits fall within the period from January 1, 2020 to December 30, 2023, the validity of such permits will be extended to December 31, 2023. They can use such permits to go through normal cross-boundary inspection procedures for travelling to and from the Mainland. After entering the Mainland, they may apply for renewal of permits at the exit and entry administration departments of public security authorities at the county level or above in Mainland China. Meanwhile, China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited (中旅社) has also implemented different measures to facilitate renewals. Hong Kong and Macao residents holding expiring Mainland Travel Permits need not rush back to Hong Kong to renew their permits. For details, please read this press release .

Online booking system: https://www.ctshk.com/mep/zh/ch-visabook/

2. Effective from 26 October 2023, foreign staff of companies registered in Hong Kong can apply for “multiple‑entry visas” for entry into the Mainland China with validity up to two years from the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Hong Kong as well as priority processing, upon presentation of proof of employment in Hong Kong-registered companies (e.g. letter from the company and staff card). Non-Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents can apply for “multiple‑entry visas” valid for up to five years. For details please read this page or contact the centre here .

3. If you are a foreigner not belonging to the above categories and currently based in Singapore, please contact the Chinese Embassy in Singapore for the visa matters for entry into Mainland China. For its contact, please read Part(V) .

For the cross-boundary transport, please click this page for details.

For Express Rail Link, please read this page and contact them here .

A1: Our office is not authorised to process applications on HK passport. You can make the application online at Immigration Department’s website here . For collection method, please read FAQ 9 .

A2: You should make a report to Singapore Police. Then call Hong Kong’s Immigration Department hotline (+852) 1868 which will provide guidance. Next, head to the Chinese Embassy (Address: 150 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247969) and bring along a photocopy of your Hong Kong SAR passport and proof of arrival in Singapore (eg. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority’s email) to apply for a document which is necessary for exiting Singapore.

A3: Our office is not authorised to provide any notarisation service. However, you may obtain a certified true copy of birth, death or marriage certificate at Immigration Department’s website here . For questions, please read the FAQ page.

A4: We think you may be referring to renunciation of Chinese Nationality. Please visit Immigration Department's website for the procedures. For further enquiries, please call ImmD direct (+852) 2824 6111 or email to [email protected]

A5: You can make the application online at China Travel Service here . Please also read this press release for the extended validity of expiring Mainland Travel Permits.

A6: Our office is not authorised to provide oath-taking service. According to the MPF website , you may find a Notary Public, or a person authorised under the law of Singapore to administer an oath or take a statutory declaration. You may wish to find qualified personnel in the private legal sector.

A7: You can apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction from Hong Kong Police by post. For procedures, please check here and its FAQ page. As for the possibility of obtaining fingerprinting service from Singapore Police, please click here . For further enquiries, contact Singapore Police's Criminal Records Office at +65 6435 8277 (9 am to 5 pm, from Mondays to Fridays, excluding Public Holidays) or email ( [email protected] ) For enquiries related to Hong Kong's Certificate of No Criminal Conviction, please contact Hong Kong Police on (+ 852) 2860 6558 or email ( [email protected] ).

A8: You can make an online crime report to Hong Kong Police website here , by clicking "e-Report Centre" and selecting "Report Technology Crime and Deception". Before each transaction, you can use Scameter to check suspicious email/telephone/payment account to assess the risk of fraud. Please check out the webpage of Anti-Deception Coordination Centre and its "Anti-Scam Helpline 18222" hotline for advice. You can contact Hong Kong Police here .

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Visas / entry permits.

Welcome to the webpages of “Visas/ Entry Permits”.

In general, unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), he/she requires a visa/entry permit to work, study, establish or join in any business, take up residence or to stay in the HKSAR as a visitor longer than the allowed visa free period.

Detailed information on the various admission schemes / entry arrangements and the relevant application procedures can be found on the sub-pages and the quick links therein to the electronic services for visa applications allow applicants to submit instantly relevant applications for entry or extension of stay.

• General Employment Policy (GEP) Apply entry now Apply extension now
• Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) Apply entry now Apply extension now
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• Termination of Sponsorship
• Transfer of Endorsement
• Entry Visa for New Foreign Domestic Helper Apply entry now
• Contract Renewal Apply extension now
• Completion of Remaining Period of Current Contract Apply extension now
• Change of Employer Apply extension now
• Extension of Stay on Visitor Status Apply extension now
• Online Submission of Revised Schedule of Accommodation and Domestic Duties (ID 407G) Apply now
• Notification of Premature Termination of Employment Contract Apply now
• Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (formerly known as Supplementary Labour Scheme) Apply entry now Apply extension now
• Appointment Booking for Submission of Application (You may also choose to submit the application online directly without having to attend an immigration office. Click here )
• Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) Apply extension now
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• Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals Apply entry now
• Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents Apply entry now
• Entry Permit to Visit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) from Taiwan (One Entry / Multiple Entries) Apply entry now
• Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors  
• Pilot Scheme on Facilitation for Persons Participating in Arbitral Proceedings in Hong Kong  

Hong Kong has a plan to stem its COVID brain drain. Here’s how its new visa stacks up to Singapore for high-earning expats

Hong Kong is overhauling visa rules to attract foreign talent as it battles with rival finance hubs like Singapore for talent following nearly three years of pandemic isolation.

Chief Executive John Lee said in his maiden policy address that the city will grant a two-year visa to high earners who earned at least HK$2.5 million ($318,480) in the past year, as well as for graduates from the top-ranked universities. The city will also suspend the annual quota of its current program for skilled talent and extend the limit of stay for non-local graduates from one to two years. 

The moves seek to stem a  brain drain  following Hong Kong’s slow reopening of its international borders, with many foreigners leaving the city for alternative locations like Singapore, which has relaxed Covid restrictions much faster.

Singapore in August announced its own long-term  work visas  to ease a tight labor market, targeted toward foreigners earning S$360,000 ($253,530) annually.

For some, Hong Kong’s visa changes are sorely needed. 

The new policy “is even better and more aggressive than Singapore’s talent policy — it’s stronger and more flexible,” said Ricky Chiu, chairman and chief executive officer of PHASE Scientific International Limited, a biotech firm that has struggled to find experienced candidates to help handle a Covid testing-induced boom. “This is a very sincere policy change from before.”

“If you really want to win in this talent acquisition war, then you really need to have a policy that is more favorable than your competitors,” he added.

Here is a breakdown of how the two Asian hubs compare on foreign visas:

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Document of Identity issued by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

You will need a visa to enter Singapore if you are holding the Document of Identity issued by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English), as well as copies of the documents for ICA to retain.

ICA accepts:

• Translations provided by the embassy of the country that issued the document
• Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country that issued the document
• Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country that issued the document.

ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities. Insufficient documentation may result in non-acceptance of your application. You may be required to provide additional documents to support your application.

To apply for an entry visa for business or social visits, you will need the following documents:

• Duly completed Form 14A  (PDF, 202KB) signed by you. Your visa application shall be made based on the information declared in this form. ICA may request for the form to be submitted.
• Your recent passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last three months. Please see Photo Guidelines  for information on photo requirements.
• A photocopy of your passport biodata page (valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into Singapore) 

Additional supporting documents (e.g., Form V39A  (PDF, 192KB) (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application (LOI)) may be required on a case-by-case basis.

Applying in Singapore Your visa application can be submitted online using the e-Service  through a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore.

You are advised to apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to arrival in Singapore.

Applying at a Singapore Overseas Mission Your visa application can be submitted at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission  or through its authorised visa agent.

To learn about the specific visa application procedure, you will need to visit the website of the Singapore Overseas Mission you plan to go to.

• User manuals (English) for Authorised Visa Agent/Strategic Partner Click here  for manual (PDF, 3.9MB) on submission of application for Individual Visa. Click here  for manual (PDF, 4.6MB) on submission of application for Collective Gratis Visa. Click here  for manual (PDF, 4.4MB) on submission of application for Family Visa.
• User manuals (English) for Local Contact Click here  for manual (PDF, 5MB) on submission of application for Individual Visa (for submission by individual user). Click here  for manual (PDF, 3.8MB) on submission of application for Individual Visa (for submission by corporate/business user). Click here  for manual (PDF, 4.3MB) on submission of application for Family Visa.

A S$30 non-refundable processing fee is payable online using a Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card.

Your visa application will be processed within three working days (excluding the day of submission). Some applications may take longer to process.

Each visa application will be considered on its own merits.

If your application is approved, your local contact, strategic partner or authorised visa agent can use the e-Service  to print a copy of your e-Visa for you.

Related Links

• Advisory: Applying for Long-Term Immigration Facilities Through Commercial Entities or Consultants
• Public Advisory on Websites Offering Services Relating to the Submission of SG Arrival Card
• Document - Form 14A (PDF, 147KB)
• Document - Form V39A (PDF, 192KB)
• Document - Visa Agent/Strategic Partner - User Manual for application of Individual Visa (PDF, 3.9MB)
• Document - Visa Agent/Strategic Partner - User Manual for application of Collective Gratis Visa (PDF, 4.6MB)
• Document - Visa Agent/Strategic Partner - User Manual for application of Family Visa (PDF, 4.4B)
• Document - Local Contact - User Manual for application of Individual Visa (for submission by individual user) (PDF, 5MB)
• Document - Local Contact - User Manual for application of Individual Visa (for submission by corporate/business user) (PDF, 3.8MB)
• Document - Local Contact - User Manual for application of Family Visa (PDF, 4.3MB)

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特区护照持有人 无须 申请签证可入境新加坡经商或观光 最多 30 天。签证要求只适用于香港特别行政区签证身份书持有人，因签证身份书与护照为不同旅游证件。

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你可透过 联系人 在线 申请， 该 联系人 需 是年滿 21 岁 或以上 的新加坡公民 / 新加坡永久居民，并拥有 SingPass 帐户 。 签证申请必须在您抵达新加坡前 30 天内提交，以免延误您的旅行签证。

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           a)   填妥的 表格 14A （正本）

           b)   一张 两寸 彩色的 近 照 （请参阅 此处 的照片指南）

           c)   护照 正本 ( 自入境之日起应有 至少 6个月的有效期 )

           d)   中国、香港身份证和旅行许可证 (正本)(如有）

           e)   已确认航班行程的复印本

           f)    完整的 介绍信 （表格 V39A）（注意：部分申请人因其国籍，必 需 出示。）

签证手续费（不可退还 ） :                        港元 174 （ 30 新元）

AVA 服务费：                                             港币 206 元

合计：                                                      港币 380  元

3 个工作日内（不包括提交之日）。 有些申请可能 需 要更长时间 处 理。 每个签证申请都根据其自身情况进行考虑。

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