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I currently live in Australia and hold a Srilankan passport. Im planning on flying to Srilanka next month through Cathay Pacific. The whole trip would be through Cathay Pacific and no other airlines would be involved. While flying from Australia I will have 1.5 hours of transit in Hong Kong and while heading back from Colombo I will have 2.5 hrs of transit in Hong Kong. I will not be stepping out of the airport. Hence my query is

Do I need a transit visa for the couple of hours I will touch down in Hong Kong or should I be okay without a transit visa?

I have spoken to plenty of travel agents who informed that I don't need a transit visa because I reside in Australia and have a valid visa and proof of residency. But I did call the Immigration Department of Hong Kong yesterday and they advised me to get a transit visa even though I will just be inside the airport. Now I'm in a dilemma because of this and unsure if I need a transit visa or not? Can anyone elaborate on this query of mine please? Much appreciated. Thank you.

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According to the Hong Kong Immigration Department and Wikipedia, Sri Lankan citizens must have a visa to transit through Hong Kong, even if they do not leave the airport. There is no exception for residents of Australia (or any other part of the world except Macau).

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