1. Determine the type of visa you need: There are several types of visas for Hong Kong, including tourist visas, business visas, student visas, and work visas. You will need to determine which type of visa you need based on the purpose of your visit.
2. Check if you are eligible: Before applying for a Hong Kong visa, make sure you are eligible. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for.
3. Gather the required documents: The documents you need to provide will depend on the type of visa you are applying for. Generally, you will need a passport that is valid for at least six months, a completed visa application form, a recent passport-sized photo, and supporting documents such as proof of accommodation, itinerary, and financial capability. You will need to get all the documents translated if they are not written in English or Traditional Chinese, and certified with a registered certified translation company in Hong Kong.
4. Submit your application: You can apply for a Hong Kong visa either online or in person at the nearest Hong Kong immigration office or consulate. Some nationalities may be required to apply through a travel agency or visa processing center.
5. Wait for the visa to be processed: The processing time for a Hong Kong visa can vary depending on the type of visa and your nationality. Generally, it takes around four to six weeks to process a visa.
6. Receive your visa: Once your visa is approved, you will receive it by mail or in person if you applied in person.

It is important to note that the visa requirements and procedures may change over time, so it’s best to check with the Hong Kong immigration department or consulate for the latest information.

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Processing Time

Routine applications will normally be finalised within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

Application Form

Applicants must submit a completed and signed form ID 91. If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. For applicants on dependant status, form ID 481A which is duly completed and signed by the sponsor should also be submitted. If the applicant is the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note of the sponsor, the applicant should complete and sign form ID 481B. All of these forms can be obtained free of charge from the Immigration Department Headquarters and the Immigration Branch Offices.

The forms can also be downloaded here.

Supporting Documents

Depending on the applicant’s current immigration status, the following forms and documents (original) are required upon submission of the application:

1. General Employment Policy Entrants
2. Forms/Documents Required
3. Original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSARPhotocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity cardCompleted form ID 91Supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment^@Completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991]^{^}Documentary proof of the applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents*@For extension of stay without change of employment^For extension of stay with change of employment*For extension of stay applications under the top-tier employment stream
4. Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents EntrantsForms/Documents RequiredOriginal and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSARPhotocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity cardCompleted form ID 91Completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991]^{^}Supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment*^For first time extension and subsequent extension with change of employer*For subsequent extension without change of employer
5. EntrepreneursForms/Documents RequiredOriginal and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSARPhotocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity cardCompleted form ID 91Supporting letter from the current company stating the applicant’s contribution to Hong Kong (including the amount of capital invested and to be invested in the coming three years, the number of posts created for local employees with post titles and those to be created in the coming three years, etc.)Photocopy of Business Registration CertificateLetter indicating valid support by a government-backed programme**For applicants who wish to establish or join in, or has established or joined, in a start-up business supported by a government-backed programme. For examples of government-backed programmes, please refer to paragraph 3(c)(ii) of Part II of the Guidebook for Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong [ID(E) 1000]
6. Non-Mainland StudentsForms/Documents RequiredOriginal and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSARPhotocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity cardCompleted form ID 91Current school letter addressed to the Immigration Department confirming that the student requires extension of stay to continue study
7. DependantsForms/Documents RequiredOriginal and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSARPhotocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity cardCompleted form ID 91Photocopy of the sponsor’s valid travel document (showing personal particulars and current permission of stay) or Hong Kong Permanent Identity CardCompleted form ID 481ACompleted form ID 481B (for dependent spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note)Applicant’s birth certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *Applicant’s Form ID 235B (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *Parents’ marriage certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) **For first time application only

Notwithstanding that the documents and information required have been furnished, applicants may still be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with the application(s) when necessary.

Where a document is not in Chinese or English, it must be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorised public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator.

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