Hong Kong business visa from Pakistan: the visit visa
Pakistani passport holders need a Hong Kong visit visa before travel. It is separate from a mainland China visa and is processed by the Hong Kong Immigration Department, normally in about four weeks.
Hong Kong business visa for Pakistani passport holders
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Forms | ID 1003A for the applicant; ID 1003B for the sponsor. |
| Sponsor | A Hong Kong company (with its Business Registration Certificate) or an eligible individual. |
| Submission | Online, by post through the sponsor, or at a Chinese diplomatic or consular mission in your place of domicile. |
| Processing | Normally about four weeks after all documents are received. |
| Visa format | An e-Visa for applications made directly to the Immigration Department. |
| Conditions | No employment and no establishing or joining a business. |
Which route fits your trip
Hong Kong has its own immigration system. Business visitors complete form ID 1003A and attach a photo, passport copy, proof of finances and employment, the itinerary and proof of the business purpose, such as an invitation from a Hong Kong company or a trade-fair confirmation.
A local sponsor makes the file stronger. A company sponsor completes ID 1003B and attaches its Business Registration Certificate. Applications can be submitted online, by post through the sponsor, or at a Chinese diplomatic or consular mission where you live.
The Immigration Department says processing normally takes about four weeks once all documents arrive. Plan around the HKTDC fair calendar, and remember a China visa does not cover Hong Kong.
What a strong file usually contains
Every case is different; this is the base list we start from.
- A valid passport with at least six months’ validity and blank pages
- Recent photographs to the official specification
- An employer letter stating your role, the purpose of the trip and who pays
- Company documents, such as registration and tax records
- Personal or company bank statements
- Hotel booking and return or onward ticket
- Invitation from the Hong Kong company or trade-fair confirmation
- Sponsor form ID 1003B and Business Registration Certificate
How the application runs
Plan
Allow at least four weeks plus buffer.
Host documents
The Hong Kong sponsor completes ID 1003B.
Apply
Submit ID 1003A and documents online or through the sponsor.
Track
We follow the application and answer any requests for more documents.
Travel
Fly with printed copies of the visa and supporting documents.
Why files get refused or returned
Most delays come from documents that do not match each other or the stated purpose of the trip.
- Names, dates or company details that differ between the invitation and the application
- A vague purpose with no company names or dates
- Weak evidence of employment or finances
- Applying too close to the travel date
- Previous overstays or immigration problems
Before you fly and at the border
Check the name, passport number, validity and number of entries as soon as the visa is issued. Carry printed copies of the visa, the invitation and the hotel booking; the border officer decides on entry and the length of stay.
Leave before the permitted stay ends. Overstaying can lead to fines and make future applications harder for you and your company.
Hong Kong visa questions
Does a China visa cover Hong Kong?
No. Hong Kong needs its own visit visa.
How long does it take?
Normally about four weeks after all documents are received.
Who can sponsor me?
A Hong Kong company or an eligible Hong Kong resident.
Can I set up a business on a visit visa?
No. Visitors cannot take employment or establish or join a business.
Planning a Hong Kong business trip?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.