Hong Kong Visa for Pakistanis: HK$330 Visit Visa, HK$170 Transit Visa and How to Apply From Pakistan
Apply for a Hong Kong visa from Pakistan: HK$330 visit visa, HK$170 transit visa even airside, forms ID 1003A and 1003B, the documents and a four week wait.
Pakistanis need a Hong Kong visa for every trip, even to change planes without leaving the airport. A visit visa costs HK$330 and a transit visa HK$170. You apply online through GovHK or by post to the Immigration Department, and a decision normally takes four weeks.
That transit rule catches travellers flying to Australia, Japan or the Americas through Hong Kong. Pakistan is on the Hong Kong Immigration Department's list of nationalities that must hold a visa "for whatever purpose", including passengers who stay airside. Holders of Pakistani diplomatic and official passports are the only exception, with 30 days visa free. A change of planes in Europe has its own rule, set out in the Schengen airport transit visa rules for Pakistanis.
Who needs a Hong Kong visa from Pakistan
Every holder of an ordinary Pakistani passport needs a visa before travelling to Hong Kong, whether to visit, do business or transit. Diplomatic and official passport holders can visit visa free for up to 30 days. The rule appears in the Immigration Department's list updated in August 2026.
Hong Kong runs its own immigration system. A Chinese visa for the mainland does not let you enter Hong Kong, and a Hong Kong visa does not cover the mainland. If your trip covers both, apply for both. The China visa rules for Pakistanis cover the mainland.
A visitor may not work (paid or unpaid), start or join a business, or study. Students and workers need a different entry permit, and those schemes have their own forms and fees.
Hong Kong visa fee for Pakistanis
The Immigration Department charges HK$330 for an ordinary visit visa and HK$170 for a transit visa. You pay only after approval, through the payment link in the result notice, by credit card, PPS or FPS. You then download the e-Visa yourself.
| Item | Fee or rule |
|---|---|
| Ordinary visa (visit) | HK$330 |
| Transit visa | HK$170 |
| Application forms ID 1003A and ID 1003B | Free |
| When you pay | After approval, by the link in the result notice |
| How to pay online | Credit card, PPS or FPS |
| Normal processing time | Four weeks after all documents arrive |
The visit visa fee rose from HK$230 to HK$330 on 8 September 2025. Any price list showing HK$230 is out of date.
If you cannot pay by card or FPS, you can send a cashier order or bank draft with the application. It must come from a bank with a connected bank in Hong Kong and be payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region". Never send cash.
How to apply for a Hong Kong visa from Pakistan
Fill in form ID 1003A, ask a Hong Kong sponsor to fill in ID 1003B if you have one, and submit both with copies of your papers online through GovHK. Postal applications go to the Immigration Department's Receipt and Despatch Unit in Tseung Kwan O.
- Download form ID 1003A from the Immigration Department website and fill it in. Paste a recent photo on page 1.
- If a company or a person in Hong Kong is sponsoring you, they fill in form ID 1003B.
- Scan copies of your passport, bank statements, job proof, flight plan and trip proof.
- Submit online through the GovHK "Application for Entry for Visit/Transit" service, or post the originals to the Immigration Department.
- Wait about four weeks. The department starts only when every document has arrived.
- When approved, pay through the link and download or print your e-Visa.
To save time on a postal file, you can first fax the forms and papers to (852) 2824 1133. Then air mail the signed originals and photo straight away. No visa is issued until the original forms arrive.
The Immigration Department also accepts applications in person at the nearest Chinese diplomatic or consular mission. Some missions pass Hong Kong visa files to a Chinese Visa Application Service Center, so ask the mission first. On that route you pay the fee to the mission and get a visa label in your passport.
Documents for a Hong Kong visit visa
You need the signed ID 1003A with a photo, a copy of your passport's personal page, proof of money and work, your flight plan, and proof of the trip's purpose. A sponsor in Hong Kong adds form ID 1003B and their ID or company registration.
- Form ID 1003A, signed, with a recent photo on page 1. A parent signs for a child under 16.
- Copy of your passport's personal page showing issue and expiry dates.
- Proof of money, such as bank statements, savings records or tax receipts.
- Proof of work, such as a leave letter from your employer or salary slips.
- Flight itinerary.
- For tourism: a package tour receipt or day plan.
- For business: a letter from your company and an invitation from a Hong Kong firm, or trade fair registration.
- For a family visit: proof of your relationship with the sponsor.
A sponsor is not required, but the department says a local sponsor helps. An individual sponsor must be 18 or over, a genuine Hong Kong resident and someone who knows you. A company sponsor sends a copy of its Business Registration Certificate.
Hong Kong transit visa for Pakistani passengers
A Pakistani changing flights in Hong Kong needs a transit visa, even if the connection is two hours and you never leave the airside area. It costs HK$170. You must hold an onward ticket, unless your next stop is mainland China or Macao.
Apply on the same ID 1003A form and tick the transit purpose. Add your onward booking and proof of the visit at your final destination, such as that country's visa. Keep the e-Visa on your phone or printed on A4 paper for the whole journey.
The same caution applies in Europe. Pakistanis need an airport transit visa at Schengen airports too, and the UK transit visa rules work differently again. Check each stop on your route before you buy a ticket.
Common questions
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Hong Kong?
Yes. Holders of ordinary Pakistani passports need a visa for any purpose, including transit. Diplomatic and official passport holders can visit visa free for up to 30 days.
How much is the Hong Kong visa fee for Pakistanis?
The Immigration Department charges HK$330 for an ordinary visit visa and HK$170 for a transit visa. You pay after the application is approved.
How long does a Hong Kong visa take?
It normally takes four weeks after the Immigration Department has received every required document. Missing papers delay the start.
Can I apply for a Hong Kong visa online from Pakistan?
Yes. Submit the application and upload your documents through the GovHK online service for entry for visit or transit. You can also apply by post.
Can I work in Hong Kong on a visit visa?
No. A visitor may not take paid or unpaid work, run or join a business, or study at a school or university.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
Last checked 14 November 2026. We read the Hong Kong Immigration Department's visa requirements list (updated August 2026), where Pakistan carries the remark for visas in every case except diplomatic and official passports, its visit and transit page, the Guidebook for Entry for Visit/Transit ID(E) 1004 dated 12/2025, and the fee tables. The 8 September 2025 fee change comes from the department's 25 June 2025 press release.
About the author
Global Affairs & Political Economy Writer
Muhammad Hatim is a book lover who started writing because he enjoys it. At Pakistan Era he writes about international relations, geopolitics and the global economy, with a particular interest in South Asia and the forces behind current events.
