Does an Indian national need a visa to transit via Hong Kong?
I am Indian national and traveling from USA to India via HongKong and my USA visa has been expired. Do I need a transit visa to enter or change the flight in Hong Kong?
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You won't need a transit Visa if you are transiting via Airside and not getting out of Airport.
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By the way, Hong Kong offers free Visa for short period for Indians, but you have to register online before travel.
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Do I need a visa if I transit in Hong Kong?
Overseas travelers from some countries only need a Hong Kong visa for transit if they pass through immigration, for example if their onward flight is some time away and they wish to leave the airport. However, if such foreign nationals remain in the airport transit area, they do not require a visa.Can Indians travel visa free to Hong Kong?
As per the current norms, an Indian citizen can enjoy a visa-free visit and stay for a maximum of 14 days, provided that he/she completes the PAR successfully online. Individuals exempted from the PAR (Pre-Arrival Registration) requirement include: Indian official passport holders. Indian diplomatic passport holders.Which countries require transit visa for Indian citizens?
With respect to just the Schengen countries, Indian citizens require a transit visa to pass through the international transit areas of airports in the following countries: France, Germany, Spain and Czech Republic unless they meet one of the exemptions (please do see the link below for a list of those exemptions).Hong Kong Opens International Flights - Traveling to Hong Kong under new travel policy - HKIA
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