Hong Kong Visa Run Report
Required docs (TR visa, US passport):
- Copy of little entry to HK receipt
- Copy of passport photo page
- Application (available on website)
- Passport-size photo with white background
- Onward ticket -- was immediately handed back to me
- 300 HKD (equals 1198 THB or 38.30 USD)
You pick up your passport the following day anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm.
Officer was very intense and asked me 2-3 times if I was going to work in Thailand (answer: no).
Consulate was packed, but I probably only waited 30-45 minutes.
Officer did not accept my light blue background photo I got from the US Embassy in BKK, but luckily I had another with a white background with me. Officer also didn't accept a photocopy with both my tiny HK entry receipt and handwritten entry doc, so I had to recopy just the tiny entry receipt, alone.
Ask on the first floor reception where the copy shop is. It's a bit of a walk, but not a big deal.
Final thoughts: Straightforward, but intense.
Questions welcome!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The report details the process and required documents for a Hong Kong visa run for US passport holders. It outlines that the necessary documents include a copy of the HK entry receipt, a passport photo page copy, a completed application, a passport-size photo, an onward ticket, and a fee of 300 HKD. The author advises on the process of picking up the passport and shares experiences regarding photo specifications and document submission. Comments on the post include inquiries about proof of funds and comparisons to visa processes in other locations.
