Trasnit Visa for HKG?

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I am going to Nepal next week via JFk-HKG-KTM. When I booked the ticket I asked the travel agency if I need transit visa (since I heard somewhere I need one) if I travel via Hongkong and they said I dont need one. Thinking they would more resourceful and knowledgeable than I am since it is there job I booked the ticket trusting them. But recently I came across the folloeing website which is Hongkong Immigration department website that says I need one http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/h... Does anyone has experience travelling via Hongkong recently.

SKH · Oct 11, 2012 1:16 PM · 15,731 views

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 Well, as far as I  know if you are flying through Cathay Pacific and you are Nepali citizen, then you don't need transit visa, since CX has some agreement with HKG government.

MeroNepalRaMaNepali · Oct 11, 2012 1:27 PM

If you are connecting on KA from CX, you should not need one.  If you are using any other airline, then you need a visa.  I think, if you are connecting on RA, you are exempt for a single transit even though you may have an RT ticket.  That means, if you are flying RA, you need  a visa for either the outbound or return trip.  You may, however, want to check with the airline to be sure.

chipledhunga · Oct 11, 2012 2:23 PM

I'm travelling the same route in a few days. They told me the same thing - no transit visa required if you're flying with Cathay/Dragon and stay in the airport. But since I have a layover during daytime, I'm thinking about getting visa so that I can travel around HK. Don't worry man, you'll be fine.

jantare1 · Oct 11, 2012 2:44 PM

Thanks guys..  They told me the same thing as well that catahy pacific has some deal with HK... Was making sure if that is indeed the case.

SKH · Oct 11, 2012 3:04 PM

 http://www.cxagentsusa.com/con... can be found at the cathay's website at : http://www.cxagentsusa.com/Hom... check " visa requirement"  uh huhhh feel relieved now ? lol   - NP & BD -  SAME DAY OR  WITHIN 12 HOURS IF  CROSS CALENDAR  DAY.   Arrival passengers  MUST be accompanied  by airline staff  throughout the transit  i would recommend printing this doc and taking with you to the airport. i have seen an airport agent giving unnecessarly hassle to a Nepali because that agent was unaware.  btw, is there any way we can apply the transit visa at the airport to take a tour of the city?    Last edited: 11-Oct-12 10:53 PM Last edited: 11-Oct-12 10:57 PM

pshrestha78 · Oct 11, 2012 10:50 PM

i don't think you can apply at the airport. you need visa before you arrive at HK. get it before you leave, costs 30 bucks and takes 3-4 days. i'm thinking about applying but not quite sure. when are y'all flying?

jantare1 · Oct 11, 2012 11:31 PM

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