Do I need a visa?
Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. Please check in advance whether you need a visa or an entry permit to enter Hong Kong for a visit or transit. Please apply early if you need a visa.
How do I obtain a visa?
You will need:
- Invitation letter
- Official Visa Application Form from Hong Kong Immigration Department
- Valid passport
- Visitor ticket or exhibitor pass
Submit the visa materials in person or by express delivery to the Receipt and Despatch Sub-unit, Immigration Department
2/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or by fax to (852) 2824 1133
Guidebook for Entry for Visit/Transit in Hong Kong
This guidebook sets out the entry arrangement for persons who require a visa/entry permit to visit/transit the HKSAR. You can find application procedures, travel documentation requirements, etc, in this guidebook.
Please note that this entry arrangement does not apply to Chinese residents of Mainland China and Taiwan (other than People's Republic of China passport holders and Chinese residents of Taiwan living overseas).
Invitation Letter (Available for Online Request ONLY)
For visitor
- The invitation letter will be issued only after the visitor registration via the TicketShop is complete and the ticket is paid fully.
- The request for the invitation letter is available for online request only.
- To buy the ticket, please go to this link https://ems.asiafruitlogistica.com/Pages/ticketshop/buyticket_login.shtml
- It will take approximately 3-5 business days for review and approval. After approval, the signed version can be downloaded from your ticket account.
- For more information, please contact operations@gp-events.com
For Exhibitor
- The exhibitor can request for the invitation letter via FORM B3 in Exhibitor Management System (EMS) >> Order Center https://ems.asiafruitlogistica.com/Pages/index/login_new.shtml
- It will take approximately 3-5 business days for review and approval. After approval, the signed version can be downloaded from your EMS exhibitor account.
- For more information, please contact operations@gp-events.com
Remark:
Please note that the processing times are currently four to six weeks or potentially longer, as the Hong Kong Immigration Department is now requiring additional supporting documents and evidence from applicants.
If you require professional guidance and dedicated assistance with your visa application, you may contact our partner agency, ExPro Services (Ms. Krystal Cheung), at your own expense:
Phone: +852 2132-6792
Mobile: +44 (0)7428 161516
Email: kcheung@expro.hk
Website: www.expro.hk
Please note that their visa application services are subject to an additional fee (excluding your event entry ticket). Furthermore, final approval and processing timelines remain solely at the discretion of the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
** The services of the service provider are for the convenience of exhibitors and visitors. The Organiser will accept no liability with respect to any contract between exhibitors or visitors and service provider for the negligence or fault of any such persons, their servants and agents.