In a surprise move, Hong Kong has withdrawn the no travel visa policy for Indians from January next year.
Now, Indian tourists will have to pre-register to enter the SAR (Special Administrative Regions) of China. So far, for a 15-day stay, there were no formalities as the SAR allowed to land in Hong Kong without any visa formalities.
It was learned that the step may have been taken as the no visa facility may have been abused by some.
Hong Kong té una representació turística activa a l'Índia per promoure el turisme a la destinació popular, que també actua com a trampolí per viatjar a Macau. En un altre desenvolupament, Tailàndia ha fet que els viatges dels indis siguin una mica més barats reduint la taxa de visat a l'aterratge.
It is to be seen in days to come if these two developments will lessen travel by Indians to Hong Kong and to Thailand.
