- Renewal/Reissue of Passport
- Duplicate Passport in lieu of Lost/Damaged Passport
- Renewal/Reissue of Passports of Children
- Change of Name
- Passport for New Born Babies
- Surrender of Indian Passport
Research Visa
Who can apply?
Research Visa is issued for pursuing research in recognized/ reputed institution in India. No other activities like business, employment, etc., are permitted. It is normally issued for the duration of the course of research. The applicant should submit A brief synopsis of the research proposal in about 150 words & giving full justification for doing research in India from a recognized/ reputed institution in India along with documents certifying recognition of the Educational institution in India by concerned Government agency.
Required Documents
PLEASE NOTE: WHILE FILLING THE ONLINE FORM IT IS COMPULSORY TO FILL YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, PORT OF ARRIVAL AND PORT OF EXIT! PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS HAVING NON HK PASSPORT/NOT BORN IN HK HAVE TO FILL UP (Personal Particular Form (PP) to be filled online and it cannot be handwritten.) https://www.blsindia-hongkong.com/docs/New%20Personal%20Particulars%20Form.doc.
FOR POINT NO 13, PLEASE MENTION THE ADDRESS IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY EG FOR UK PASSPORT PLEASE MENTION YOUR OLD/EXISTING ADDRESS IN UK.
- Addition form to be filed by all applicants
- All visa applicant must fill the undertaking letter (click here to download the undertaking letter)
- One printed copy of the Online Visa Application Form with a recent photograph (2" x 2" - White background and as per Photo Specifications and duly signed on both pages.
- Original Passport with at least two blank pages and minimum 6 months validity.
- Copy of profile page of Passport. If applicant is holding dual nationality copy of profile page of both Passports.
- Copy of Hong Kong/Macau ID. Non Hong Kong/Macau Passport holders holding Hong Kong/Macau non-permanent ID cards need to provide a copy of their recent Hong Kong/Macau Visa/Visa extension page.
- Subject of Research project.
- Details of Places to be visited.
- Previous visit details.
- Evidence of Financial Research.
- Original letter of admission for doing research in recognized/ reputed institution.
- A brief synopsis of the research proposal in about 150 words & giving full justification for doing research in India.
- Email & photocopies will not be accepted.
Processing Time
Applicants are advised to submit Visa applications minimum 15 days in advance of their travel plans.
Visa fee schedule
NOTE at Indian Visa, Passport and Consular Services Hong Kong We DO NOT ACCEPT 1000 (One Thousand) HKD PAPER
Visa fee may vary for different nationalities/duration of Visas. Please see the Visa fee schedule for details
- BLS service charges: HKD 47
| VISA FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL NATIONALITIES OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED BELOW IN S.NO. 14 to 28 | |||||
| SN | Type | Duration | Entries | Visa Fee in HKD (including ICWF HKD24/-) | |
| 1 | Student (Research Purpose) | upto 6M | S/M | 642 | |
| 6M to 1 Y | M | 950 | |||
| 1Y to 5Y | M | 1567 | |||
| 2 | Missionary | upto 6 M | S/M | 642 | |
| 6M to 1 Y | M | 950 | |||
| 1Y to 5Y | M | 1567 | |||
| 3 | Mountaineering | upto 6 M | S/M | 642 | |
| 6M to 1 Y | M | 950 | |||
| 4 | Film | upto 1 Y | S/M | 850 | |
| 5 | For Afghanistan, Argentina (restricted to tourist, business and transit visa only) , Bangladesh, DPR Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, South Africa and Uruguay (restricted to tourist visa only) nationals: | ||||
| All types of visa (except restiction as mentioned above) | 24 | ||||
| 6 | For Pakistani nationals: | ||||
| All types of visa | 35 | ||||
| 7 | For Singapore nationals: | ||||
| For all other types of visas, general visa fee will be applicable | |||||
| 8 | For Japanese nationals: | ||||
| All other types of visa for Japanese nationals | 86 | |
| 9 | For UK nationals: | |
| Research Visa, upto 3 years or duration of course, whichever is less | 1791 | |
| Emergency visa charges | 687 | |
| 10 | For Nigerian nationals: | |
| All types of visa | 1953 | |
| 11 | For US nationals: | |
| Compulsory additional visa application fee for all types of visa (except Tourist and Business visas) | 155 | |
| 12 | For Ukrainian nationals: | |
| Employment visa above 1 yr | 2338 | |
| All other visas (entry, conference, journalist etc.) | ||
| Up to 6 months | 680 | |
| Up to 1 year | 1027 | |
| less than 5 years | 1567 | |
| Emergency visa fee | 656 | |
| 13 | For Russian nationals: All types of visa | |
| Single Entry | 333 | |
| Double Entry | 719 | |
| Multiple Entry | 950 | |||
| 14 | For Sri Lanka Nationals | |||
| 15 | For Mozambique Nationals | |||
| All other types visas (Except Transit and Student) | up to 6 months | 1721 | ||
| up to 6 months ( in Emergency) | 2338 | |||
| up to one year | 2338 | |||
| up to one year (in Emergency) | 2338 | |||
| Up to 5 year | 2338 | |||
| up to 5 year (in Emergency) | 2338 | |||
| 16 | Seychelles (all types except Employment/ Work Visa) | 24 | ||
| 17 | Myanmar nationals (all types of visa) | 0 | ||
| 18 | Business visa fee for nationals of following countries | |||
| Country Name | up to 1yr | up to 5yrs | ||
| Australia | 1683 | 2300 | ||
| Czech Republic | 1494 | 2107 | ||
| Ecuador | 1876 | 2493 | ||
| France | 1297 | 1953 | ||
| Iran | 2146 | 2763 | ||
| Ireland | 1567 | 2184 | ||
| New Zealand | 1027 | 1953 | ||
| Philippines | 1721 | 2338 | ||
| Poland | 1143 | 1953 | ||
| Saudi Arabia | 1983 | 2300 | ||
| Thailand | 1567 | 2184 | ||
| UAE | 3225 | 3843 | ||
| USA | 1104 | 1953 | ||
Applicants who are not residents or who have not completed two years of residence in HK or Macau are required to fill in the Personal Particulars Form in addition to the Visa Application Form
Remarks
It may be ensured by applicants that admission is sought in institutions affiliated to recognised boards/universities.
Applicants who are not residents or who have not completed two years of residence in HK or Macau are required to fill in the Personal Particulars Form in addition to the Visa application form.