Hong Kong

Accommodation is the biggest expense. Budget HK$800–1500 per night for mid-range hotels. Street food and local restaurants are very affordable at HK$30–80 per meal.

Carry both. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere, but wet markets, dai pai dong street stalls, and small family-run shops are often cash-only, so keep around HKD 200-300 (₹2,100-3,200) on hand. Indian Rupees are not accepted, so exchange to Hong Kong Dollars before or after arrival. Note that Alipay and WeChat Pay do not work on Hong Kong public transport, so the Octopus card remains essential for the MTR and buses.

Yes, Indian citizens need a visa or pre-arrival registration (PAR) for Hong Kong. Apply through the Hong Kong Immigration Department website.

Yes. Although Indian passport holders do not need a visa, they must complete a free online Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) before boarding their flight to Hong Kong. The system approves it almost instantly, and the registration is valid for six months with multiple entries, each stay capped at 14 days. Your passport must have at least six months' validity, and Fly Goldfinch completes the PAR for you as part of trip planning.

Yes, there are non-stop flights from Delhi to Hong Kong taking roughly 5 hours 25 minutes, operated by Cathay Pacific, Air India, and IndiGo, with around 27 weekly departures. Mumbai also has direct options. Fly Goldfinch books the routing and timings that fit your itinerary.

Yes. Hong Kong has a well-established Indian community and several dedicated vegetarian and Jain restaurants, including Woodlands (Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai), Saravanaa Bhavan, Kailash Parbat, and Branto. Many offer separate Jain menus without onion, garlic, or root vegetables, alongside South Indian dosas, idlis, and North Indian thalis. Pure-veg and Jain travellers will not struggle to eat well.