Notice on Visa-free Airside Transit in Hong Kong for Nepali Nationals Effective 15 November 2025-News

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Notice on Visa-free Airside Transit in Hong Kong for Nepali Nationals Effective 15 November 2025

2025-11-17

According to the latest announcement by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), effective 15 November 2025, nationals of Nepal who transit through Hong Kong International Airport on direct airside transit and remain within the airport transit area may do so without a visa.

Individuals intending to enter Hong Kong for tourism, family visit, business or other purposes must continue to apply for a visit visa or entry permit in accordance with existing requirements.

For official information, please refer to:

HKSAR Government Press Release:

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202511/14/P2025111400196.htm

Immigration Department Visit/Transit Visa Information:

https://www.immd.gov.hk/hks/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html