Does HK 7-Days Transit visa-free policy still exist?
Many source references that HK has transit visa-free policy which allows any people enter to HK not more than 7 days when he/she holds a ticket to 3rd country and vaild visa, regardless his/her nationality.
However I cannot find any statement related to this in immigration office website nor other HK government website.
Does HK GOV still offer 7days transit visa-free policy?
Best Answer
No, that does not appear to be the case anymore. The authoritative reference appears to be the Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Immigration Department (last updated July 2015), and it makes it quite clear that there are three separate categories that countries fall into:
- Visa free for visit not exceeding N days (where N is 14-90)
- Always require visa, except in direct transit by air and when the person does not leave the airport transit area
- All nationals are required to hold a valid visa for the HKSAR for whatever purpose (including those who are in transit and remain on the airside).
...plus a few minor exceptions for diplomatic/official passport holders only, and the major exceptions of mainland China & Taiwan which have entirely separate procedures.
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Can I transit in Hong Kong without a visa?
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.How long can I stay in Hong Kong without a visa?
All travellers. Although Hong Kong is now part of the People's Republic of China, it remains a Special Administrative Region with its own immigration controls. You can visit Hong Kong for up to 6 months without a visa.How long can I stay on a transit visa?
A transit visa is valid for 24 hours. That's the usual amount of time it takes for you to board the flight to your destination country. If you are going to spend more time in your transitioning country, you need to apply for a tourist visa.Schengen Transit visa | Schengen visa from India | How to apply schengen transit visa
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