Hong Kong visa after rejected Pre Arrival Registration - Indian citizen
I am an Indian citizen and have plans to travel to Hong Kong on work in a couple of months. I applied for the 14-day Pre Arrival Registration (PAR) but the application was unsuccessful (from forums online I have learnt that the system fails everyone who had their passport issued from my city). Now I must apply for a visa.
I have 2 questions:
Are my odds of getting the visa are at risk because of the unsuccessful PAR? Anyone who was denied a PAR and later got the visa?
From the document requirements online, it looks like I only need to submit a photocopy of my passport and not the original. Since the visa takes about 4 weeks to be issued, I would like to keep my original passport so I can travel while the visa is processing. Could someone please confirm that this is correct?
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Are my odds of getting the visa are at risk because of the unsuccessful PAR? Anyone who was denied a PAR and later got the visa?
On the Hong Kong GOV website it states:
In case pre-arrival registration is unsuccessful, Indian nationals shall apply to the Immigration Department directly for an entry visa if they intend to visit Hong Kong.
I imagine that the government will not list this advice if it is impossible to get a visa after rejection.
Additionally, from this Trip Advisor thread we see a few people who got accepted after rejection.
From the document requirements online, it looks like I only need to submit a photocopy of my passport and not the original. Since the visa takes about 4 weeks to be issued, I would like to keep my original passport so I can travel while the visa is processing. Could someone please confirm that this is correct?
Visa applications for Hong Kong have to be made at the Immigration Department as Hong Kong has no embassies.
The documents page states:
Photocopy of applicant's passport.
Therefore, you can travel as your original passport isn’t required.
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Can Indian passport holders get a visa on arrival in Hong Kong?
No, Indian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Hong Kong if they are visiting the country for a duration of 14 days or less. In this case, Indian citizens have the provision for visa-free entry in Hong Kong through Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR).Can Indians enter Hong Kong now?
Nationals of about 170 countries including India may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period of up to 14 days. However Indian nationals are required to apply for and successfully complete the Hong Kong Pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can visit the HKSAR visa free.What is pre arrival registration for Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong PAR (Pre Arrival Registration) is an electronic travel authorization which allows Indian citizens to travel to Hong Kong, and is available through a simple online application.How long can you stay in HK without a visa?
The citizens of about 170 states do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong. They can spend up to 180 days inside the region without an entry permit. The stay duration depends on what nationality you are.Hong Kong Free Visa Online Apply 2022 - Get Pre Arrival Registration Within 2 Mints
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