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Hong Kong Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredLast reviewed April 25, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Hong Kong as tourists use the Hong Kong Visit Visa. Processing time: 4–6 weeks at ImmD Wan Chai. Apply through Hong Kong Immigration Department. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Hong Kong Visit Visa (Tourism / Family / Short Business)Stay: Up to 90 days per entry (consul discretion).
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 4–6 weeks at ImmD Wan Chai (add CVASC courier transit if applicable).
Where to apply: Hong Kong Immigration Department

At a glance

At a glance — 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 types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Hong 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).
Transit — Hong Kong Transit Visa
Transit through HK to third country.
Stay
Up to 7 days.
Processing
4–6 weeks.
Work — Hong 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).
Student — Hong 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 Visit — Hong 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.
Investor — Capital 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.
Job Search — Immigration 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.

Checklist

Required documents — Hong Kong tourist visa

25 required · 7 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Form ID 1003A (and ID 1003B if local sponsor)
Required
Original Nepali passport (≥6 months validity, blank pages) + photocopy of bio page
Required
2 recent colour passport photos (40 × 50 mm)
Required
Confirmed return / onward air ticket
Required
Hotel booking OR invitation letter from HK host with copy of HKID
Required
Bank statement (last 6 months) having ending balance of NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)
Required
Salary certificate / business registration / tax clearance
Required
Travel itinerary
Required
Cover letter explaining purpose
Required
Travel insurance (recommended)
Conditional
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
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.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
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.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
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.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
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.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Hong Kong visa

Mission: Hong Kong Immigration Department
Address: 7/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Phone: +852 2824 6111
Email: enquiry@immd.gov.hk
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.
Online portal: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/index.html

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
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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FAQ

Hong Kong visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Hong Kong visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Hong Kong as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Hong Kong for tourism use the Hong Kong Visit Visa (Tourism / Family / Short Business), which allows a stay of up to 90 days per entry (consul discretion).

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.

Which Hong Kong mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Hong Kong Immigration Department, 7/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R. Phone: +852 2824 6111. Applications are lodged at 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.

Is there an official online portal for the Hong Kong visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/index.html.

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 For Fun help with a Hong Kong visa application?

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Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 25, 2026

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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Visa categories available

Tourist — Hong Kong Visit Visa (Tourism / Family / Short Business)

Transit — Hong Kong Transit Visa

Work — Hong Kong Employment Visa — General Employment Policy (GEP)

Student — Hong Kong Student Visa (Study)

Family Visit — Hong Kong Dependant Visa

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

Job Search — Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)