In a surprise move, Hong Kong has withdrawn the no travel visa policy for Indians from January next year.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.
IHong Kong inommeli osebenzayo wabakhenkethi eIndiya ukukhuthaza ukhenketho kwindawo eyaziwayo, ekwasebenza njengenyathelo lokuhamba ukuya eMacau. Kolunye uphuhliso, iThailand yenze uhambo lwamaIndiya lwabiza imali encinci ngokunciphisa umrhumo we-visa ekufikeni kwayo.
It is to be seen in days to come if these two developments will lessen travel by Indians to Hong Kong and to Thailand.
