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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.
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