Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. Click here to learn whether you need a visa or entry permit to enter Hong Kong for a visit or transit. 

If you are a speaker supported by APLAR it is still acceptable for you to apply under a visitor visa, refer to this page for specifics: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/permissible-activities.html

Speech(es) / presentation(s)

A person permitted to enter the HKSAR as a visitor may also attend event(s) to deliver speech(es)/presentation(s) subject to the following conditions being met:

1. he/she will not be remunerated for speaking/presenting at the event (other than provision of accommodation, passage, meals, etc. relating to the event, or the reimbursement of such expenses),
2. during each period of permitted stay, there is no maximum limit on the number of event(s), he/she can attend to deliver speech(es)/presentation(s) up to 14 consecutive calendar days, counting from the day when he/she starts to participate in such event(s).

As APLAR does not provide an honorarium, speakers can attend HK through a VISITORS visa.

It is strongly recommended you still check with your local embassy on your requirements. The congress organisers are not visa specialists and only provide general information and not specific to individual counties. See direct link for further information: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/permissible-activities.html

The congress does not take responsibility if your visa is rejected or not received in time. It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure all measures are met for their origin.

If you are travelling from a country listed on PART II of this website: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html and it states a Visa required, you must apply at your local embassy and follow their instructions.

If relevant, please complete the online application here: https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/qzCoCommonController.do?show&pageId=001&locale=en_US.

The Immigration website does state if you are attending an exhibition that a visitor visa is acceptable, however please ensure you check this with your local embassy.

Business-related activities

A person permitted to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) as a visitor may generally engage in the following business-related activities:

1. 1. concluding contracts or submitting tenders;
   2. examining or supervising the installation/packaging of goods or equipment;
   3. participating in exhibitions or trade fairs (except selling goods or supplying services direct to the general public, or constructing exhibition booths);
   4. settling compensation or other civil proceedings;
   5. participating in product orientation; and
   6. attending short-term seminars or other business meetings.

If you require a visa invitation letter, please register for the congress and select that you require an invitation letter. You must have paid for your registration before the invitation letter is sent.

It is strongly recommended you still check with your local embassy on your requirements. The congress organisers are not visa specialists and only provide general information and not specific to individual counties or individual travel needs. If you are extending your stay or travelling for other purposes, the above information may not be relevant or correct.

The congress does not take responsibility if your visa is rejected or not received in time. It is the responsibility of the attendee to ensure all measures are met for their origin.

If you are travelling from a country listed on PART II of this website: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html and it states pre-arrival registration is required (this is applicable for India)

Please refer to the website here for next steps: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/pre-arrival_registration_for_indian_nationals.html

An Indian national can make use of the online service to apply for pre-arrival registration free of charge if he/she:

1. holds an Indian passport valid for at least six months; and
2. intends to visit or transit (except in direct transit by air and not leaving the airport transit area) the HKSAR for a stay not exceeding 14 days.

Those who are eligible to register, visit this website: https://www.gov.hk/en/apps/immdes2indianparreg.htm

Once you have submitted your application, the successful registrant must print the “Notification Slip for Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals” (the notification slip) generated by the computer system on a sheet of blank A4 white paper.

For further support, refer to a demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLyO76faVS4

If you are travelling from a country listed on PART II of this website: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html and it states you do not require a visa, then you should not be required to apply.

The Immigration website does state if you are attending an exhibition that a visitor visa is acceptable, however please ensure you check this with your local embassy.

Business-related activities

1. A person permitted to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) as a visitor may generally engage in the following business-related activities:

1. concluding contracts or submitting tenders;
2. examining or supervising the installation/packaging of goods or equipment;
3. participating in exhibitions or trade fairs (except selling goods or supplying services direct to the general public, or constructing exhibition booths);
4. settling compensation or other civil proceedings;
5. participating in product orientation; and

attending short-term seminars or other business meetings

It is strongly recommended you still check with your local embassy on your requirements. The congress organisers are not visa specialists and only provide general information and not specific to individual counties or individual travel needs. If you are extending your stay or travelling for other purposes, the above information may not be relevant or correct.