Transit visa for Hong Kong (HKG)
Who can connect at Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, without a visa: an airside transfer on one ticket, staying in the international transit area.
- Indian passportNo transit visa needed
No visa needed for a direct airside transit by air. Leaving the airport is visa-free for up to 14 days after online Pre-arrival Registration.
- Pakistani passportTransit visa needed
Hong Kong requires a visa from Pakistani passport holders for any purpose, including a transit that stays airside. Only diplomatic and official passports are exempt.
- Bangladeshi passportTransit visa needed
Hong Kong requires a visa from Bangladeshi passport holders for any purpose, including a transit that stays airside. Only diplomatic and official passports are exempt.
- Sri Lankan passportTransit visa needed
Hong Kong requires a visa from Sri Lankan passport holders for any purpose, including a transit that stays airside. Only diplomatic and official passports are exempt.
- Nepali passportNo transit visa needed
No visa needed for a direct transit by air without leaving the airport's transit area. Nepalis need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Leaving the airport during the layover
Indians can visit visa-free for 14 days after completing Pre-arrival Registration online. Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Nepali passport holders need a Hong Kong visa issued in advance.
Watch out
Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan passengers are refused boarding on Hong Kong connections without a visa, even when they never leave the airport.
Checked on 25 October 2026 against these sources. Transit rules change often, and the airline and the immigration authority have the final say, so confirm with your airline before you travel.