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Hong Kong Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Hong Kong visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Hong Kong Hong Kong Visit Visa (Tourism / Family / Short Business)

Processing time
4–6 weeks at ImmD Wan Chai (add CVASC courier transit if applicable).
Stay duration
Up to 90 days per entry (consul discretion).
Visa validity
3 months single / 1 year multi / 3 year multi.
Entries
Single, 1-year multi, or 3-year multi.
Where to apply
(1) CVASC Kathmandu (Rising Mall, Kamaladi) — preferred for Nepalis; OR (2) Postal / fax direct to Visa Control, 7/F Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, HK; OR (3) Online via gov.hk (originals must still be posted).

Visa categories available

TouristHong Kong Visit Visa (Tourism / Family / Short Business)

Tourism, family visit, short business meetings — Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST obtain visa.

Stay
Up to 90 days per entry (consul discretion).
Processing
4–6 weeks at ImmD Wan Chai (add CVASC courier transit if applicable).

TransitHong Kong Transit Visa

Transit through HK to third country.

Stay
Up to 7 days.
Processing
4–6 weeks.

WorkHong Kong Employment Visa — General Employment Policy (GEP)

Salaried employment in Hong Kong under GEP. Note: TTPS, QMAS, ASMTP NOT available to Nepalis.

Stay
Initial 24–36 months; renewable.
Processing
4 weeks at ImmD Wan Chai (after complete documents).

StudentHong Kong Student Visa (Study)

Higher education at UGC-funded or recognised HK institution.

Stay
Per programme.
Processing
6 weeks at ImmD; 8–12 weeks total via CVASC courier loop.

Family VisitHong Kong Dependant Visa

Spouse / unmarried minor child joining HK sponsor with right of abode / permission to work / study.

Stay
Per sponsor's visa.
Processing
6 weeks at ImmD.

investorCapital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) — HK$30M qualifying investment

Investment-based long-term residence (rebooted March 2024).

Stay
Initial 24 months; renewable.
Processing
4–8 weeks at ImmD.

jobSearchImmigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

Stay-back / employment for graduates of HK universities (Nepali nationals eligible).

Stay
Initial 24 months unconditional stay-back; renewable.
Processing
4 weeks.

Required documents — Hong Kong tourist visa

  1. Form ID 1003A (and ID 1003B if local sponsor)

    Required
  2. Original Nepali passport (≥6 months validity, blank pages) + photocopy of bio page

    Required
  3. 2 recent colour passport photos (40 × 50 mm)

    Required
  4. Confirmed return / onward air ticket

    Required
  5. Hotel booking OR invitation letter from HK host with copy of HKID

    Required
  6. Bank statement (last 6 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)

    Required
  7. Salary certificate / business registration / tax clearance

    Required
  8. Travel itinerary

    Required
  9. Cover letter explaining purpose

    Required
  10. Travel insurance (recommended)

    Conditional
  11. ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)

    See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.

    Required
  12. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.

    Required
  13. 1. Business Income

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

    Conditional
  14. PAN Certificate

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

    Required
  15. Business Registration Certificate

    Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.

    Required
  16. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.

    Conditional
  17. Latest Audit Report

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

    Required
  18. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

    Required
  19. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

    Conditional
  20. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

    Required
  21. Leave Approval Letter

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

    Required
  22. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

    Required
  23. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

    Required
  24. 3. Pension Income

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

    Conditional
  25. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

    Required
  26. Company ID Card (if available)

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

    Conditional
  27. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

    Required
  28. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

    Required
  29. 4. Rental Income

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

    Conditional
  30. Land Ownership Certificate

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

    Required
  31. Building Completion Certificate

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

    Required
  32. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

    Required

Hong Kong embassy in Nepal

Mission
Hong Kong Immigration Department
Address
7/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Phone
+852 2824 6111
Hours
Mon–Fri 08:45–16:30. Visit Visa fax channel: (852) 2824 1133. Postal: Visa Control (Visit Visas) Section, 7/F Immigration Tower.
Application centre
CVASC Kathmandu (preferred for Nepalis) — Rising Mall, Kamaladi — Many Chinese diplomatic missions handle HKSAR ordinary-passport visit-visa applications and forward them to ImmD. Direct postal/fax submission to HK Immigration Tower also accepted.

Important notes

  • Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
  • CRITICAL POLICY UPDATE: As of the current ImmD "Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements" table (updated November 2025, retrieved 25 April 2026), Nepal row 138 reads "Visa Required #". The 30-day visa-free arrangement that previously existed has been REMOVED / SUSPENDED. Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST obtain a visit visa for any entry — including tourism, business meetings, and even airside transit.
  • Diplomatic / Official Nepali passport holders ONLY: 14-day visa-free entry permitted (per ImmD remark "#").
  • Indian nationals are now the only South Asians with a special arrangement (PAR — Pre-Arrival Registration online, free) — Nepal NOT covered.
  • Hong Kong eDeclaration (arrival card) does NOT replace the visa requirement — Nepalis still need a real visa endorsed before boarding.
  • TTPS (Top Talent Pass Scheme) and QMAS (Quality Migrant Admission Scheme) EXPLICITLY EXCLUDE Nepali nationals (along with Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, DPRK, Vietnam).
  • Long-stay options open to Nepalis: GEP (General Employment Policy), IANG (Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates), TechTAS (Technology Talent Admission Scheme), CIES (Capital Investment Entrant Scheme — HK$30M from Mar 2024 reboot), Student, Dependant, plus the upcoming Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (mid-2026).
  • Since 2022, ImmD issues e-Visa labels as PDF rather than passport stickers for many categories — print and present at airline check-in + HK arrival counter.
  • Hong Kong Health & Quarantine Information Form (HQIF) — required online check-in 96 hours before departure for all arriving passengers (separate from visa).
  • Application processing typically 4–6 weeks for visit; 4 weeks for GEP; 6 weeks for student/dependant.
  • For Nepalis the practical channel is via CVASC Kathmandu (which forwards to ImmD), or by post / fax direct to ImmD Wan Chai.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a Hong Kong tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?
4–6 weeks at ImmD Wan Chai (add CVASC courier transit if applicable).
How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Hong Kong on a tourist visa?
Up to 90 days per entry (consul discretion). (Hong Kong Visit Visa (Tourism / Family / Short Business)).
Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Hong Kong tourist visa?
(1) CVASC Kathmandu (Rising Mall, Kamaladi) — preferred for Nepalis; OR (2) Postal / fax direct to Visa Control, 7/F Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, HK; OR (3) Online via gov.hk (originals must still be posted).
What documents are required for a Hong Kong tourist visa from Nepal?
Required documents include: Form ID 1003A (and ID 1003B if local sponsor); Original Nepali passport (≥6 months validity, blank pages) + photocopy of bio page; 2 recent colour passport photos (40 × 50 mm); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking OR invitation letter from HK host with copy of HKID; Bank statement (last 6 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000); Salary certificate / business registration / tax clearance; Travel itinerary.
Where is the Hong Kong embassy in Nepal?
Hong Kong Immigration Department — 7/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.. Phone: +852 2824 6111.
Is there an online portal to apply for a Hong Kong visa?
Yes — apply online at https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/index.html (Hong Kong Immigration Department) · https://www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/visarequire/visasentrypermits/applyvisit_transit.htm (online visit visa) · https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/evisaonline.html (e-Visa downloads).
How is the Hong Kong visa fee paid?
Online payment for e-Visa download; demand draft on a HK bank for postal applications; cash NPR / QR code if submitted via CVASC Kathmandu.
Can Yatra help with a Hong Kong visa application?
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Hong Kong including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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