{"id":40456,"date":"2026-02-10T15:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/?p=40456"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:26:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:26:43","slug":"hong-kong-free-layover-tours-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/hong-kong-free-layover-tours-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Hong Kong Layover Tours for Indians and US Citizens: A Guide on Visa & Entry Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"
Connecting flights between India and the USA have layovers at operating airlines\u2019 hub airports, but that does not mean you must be sitting inside the terminal for hours<\/strong>. These days, airports and airlines are jointly offering city sightseeing tours during layovers, for instance Emirates\u2019 Dubai stopover<\/a><\/span>, Turkish Airlines\u2019 guided Istanbul tours, Etihad\u2019s Abu Dhabi stopovers, Ethiopian Airlines\u2019 free stopover program<\/a><\/span>, and Changi Airport\u2019s free Sentosa tours<\/a><\/span>. Hong Kong International Airport is not an exception. Check out our guide on free Hong Kong layover tours for transfer passengers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Hong Kong Airport Free Layover Tour is a guided sightseeing program similar to Singapore Changi Airport layover tours. International transit passengers with long layovers can exit Hong Kong Airport for the tours offered by the airport authority. Interestingly, the tours include guided sightseeing, ground transportation, and group insurance. The layover tours are great opportunities to explore the vibrant landscape and dynamic culture of Hong Kong for free.<\/p>\n To join a free Hong Kong city layover tour, you must meet certain conditions. Whether you are flying from India to the US or returning from the US to India via Hong Kong, your eligibility for the tour is subject to your itinerary and a few other norms.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: The program is open to all international airlines operating via Hong Kong, including Cathay Pacific flights<\/a><\/span> from USA to India or vice versa. Check out budget Indian Eagle deals<\/a><\/span> to fly with Cathay Pacific or other airlines, subscribe to Indian Eagle coupons<\/a><\/span> for fare discounts, or call +1-800-615-3969 (toll-free) for exclusive phone-only flight deals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Indian passport holders do not need a traditional visa to exit Hong Kong Airport for a short layover tour, but Pre-Arrival Registration (PAR) is mandatory. PAR must be completed online and approved before travel. It allows visa-free entry to Hong Kong for up to 14 days. It is valid for 6 months and permits multiple entries during the validity period. Hong Kong entry requirements are the same for US visa and Green Card holders.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Hong Kong entry requirement for US citizens? \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n US passport holders require neither a transit visa nor pre-arrival registration (PAR) to enter Hong Kong for layover tours. Usually, US citizens are eligible for visa-free entry to Hong Kong for 90 days.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Hong Kong International Airport currently offers three half-day tours every day, each lasting about 4 hours.<\/p>\n Connecting flights between India and the USA have layovers at operating airlines\u2019 hub airports, but that does not mean you must be sitting inside the terminal for hours. These days, airports and airlines are jointly offering city sightseeing tours during layovers, for instance Emirates\u2019 Dubai stopover, Turkish Airlines\u2019 guided Istanbul tours, Etihad\u2019s Abu Dhabi stopovers, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40461,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-40456","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel-tips"},"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nAll about Hong Kong layover tours for transit passengers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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