Transit Visa in Hong Kong for 15 hour layover between India and USA?
We are (2) Indian nation and travelling from India to USA via Hong Kong airport and about 15 hours layover in Hong Kong airport. Do we need a transit visa even if only changing planes? And can we apply in Hong Kong Airport?
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According to the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong SAR:
Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online before they can visit or transit the HKSAR visa-free (if seeking to enter the HKSAR during transit). Pre-arrival registration is not required for Indian nationals in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area.
If you are not leaving the airside transit area of the Hong Kong Airport, you will not require a visa. If you wish to leave the airport to explore the city, you will have to apply for it in advance in their pre-arrival registration portal here.
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Do I need transit visa for Hong Kong layover?
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.Does Indian need transit visa for Hong Kong?
On January 23, 2017, Indian nationals can complete online pre-arrival registration in order to enjoy the current 14 days Per Entry visa-free to visit or enter Hong Kong during transit. Please note that this registration is not necessary if you are transiting by air and not leaving the airport transit area.Do Indians need visa to transit through US?
You must apply for a visa from India. You must be only passing through the US on your way to your final destination (a third country). You must have no intentions of taking part in tourism or business. For this, you will require a B1/B2 visa.Do I need a US visa to transit or layover through an American airport?
In general, travelers in transit through the United States require valid C-1 visas.Singapore Transit | Transit through Singapore Changi | All you need to know today
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