IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Indian nationals traveling to Hong Kong on a 14-day visa waiver are experiencing unsuccessful attempts to obtain the mandatory “pre-arrival registration.” What does the change mean? All Indian nationals visiting Hong Kong on a visa waiver, and particularly first-time visa-waived travelers, should anticipate that they may be denied preapproval registration and may be required to apply for a visitor visa.
Background: Indian nationals are eligible for 14-day visa-free stays in Hong Kong. On Jan. 23, a preregistration process became mandatory, in which travelers file an online application with the Hong Kong Immigration Department and print out a notification receipt before boarding their flight. Hong Kong authorities are not providing reasons for the rejections. BAL Analysis: Indian nationals planning to visit Hong Kong under a visa waiver should plan ahead in the event that their preregistration is rejected and they need to apply for a visa. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney. Copyright © 2017 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@balglobal.com. |
HONG KONG (May 16, 2017) – Indians face rejections for visa-exemption preregistration
Indian nationals visiting Hong Kong on a visa waiver may be denied preapproval registration and required to apply for a visitor visa
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