How to apply a Hong Kong visa?
The process of obtaining a visa for Hong Kong depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Here are the general steps for obtaining a Hong Kong visa: It is important to note that the visa requirements and procedures may change over time, so it’s best to check with the Hong Kong immigration…
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Why are More People from Hong Kong coming to the UK on a BNO Visa?
In January 2021, the British Nationals (Oversea) visa scheme was launched in the UK, and as we reach the middle of 2022, government records show that just over 113,000 people have lodged a BNO visa application. What is BNO Visa? The scheme is a post-Brexit initiative to ensure people are welcomed into the UK. The…
Application for Extension of Stay in Hong Kong
In general, non-permanent residents (other than foreign domestic helpers, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as student, entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, and their dependants) may apply for extension of stay in the HKSAR within 4…
Culture and Great Outdoors in Hong Kong
Culture Revitalised Historic Buildings — In recent years, Hong Kong conducted several major revitalisation projects to promote heritage conservation, giving historic buildings around the city a new lease of life through transforming them into arts, cultural and shopping hotspots. Central Market, PMQ, Tai Kwun (Former Central Police Station Compound) and The Mills are some great examples,…
Themed Attractions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong contains a diverse wealth of attractions for visitors of all tastes. Its busy urban streets are home to both historical treasures and modern themed attractions, while just outside the city, sandy beaches and green hills offer a relaxing escape. Hong Kong Disneyland — A world of fantasy that kids and families cannot miss! An…
Hong Kong – Getting Around the City
The transport system in Hong Kong is well established and has a large variety of choices. It is also internationally famous for being safe, affordable, reliable and efficient. Mass Transit Railways (MTR) The MTR system extends from the heart of Central and Causeway Bay to the New Territories and Lantau Island, covering all major districts…
Travelling to Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s world-class infrastructure links it to the rest of the world, offering travellers a host of attractive arrival and departure options. By Air The award-winning Hong Kong International Airport on Lantau Island commenced operations in July 1998. The 24-hour airport is connected to about 220 destinations all over the world through about 1,100 daily…
Visa – Residence as Dependant in Hong Kong
For a sponsor who has been admitted into the HKSAR to take up employment (as a professional, for investment to establish/join in business, or for training) or studies (in full-time undergraduate or post-graduate local programmes in local degree-awarding institutions), or who is permitted to remain in the HKSAR as an entrant under the Capital Investment…
Employment as Professionals or Investment as Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong
An application for a visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR for employment may be favourably considered if: An application for a visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR for investment may be favourably considered if: These entry arrangements do not apply to: PRC passport holders living overseas, who meet the criteria stipulated in paragraph 4 or…
Working Holiday Visa Scheme in Hong Kong
The purpose of the Scheme is to facilitate cultural and educational exchange between Hong Kong and the participating country with a view to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two places. National passport holders aged between 18 and 30 of the participating country, who are ordinarily residing in their home country and whose main intention to…
Dependant Visa application in Hong Kong
Generally speaking, spouse of Hong Kong permanent resident cannot acquire the right of abode in the HKSAR by virture of their marriage unless the spouse is eligible, on his / her own accord, for Hong Kong permanent resident status under any provision of Schedule 1 to the Immigration Ordinance. Under the present immigration regulations, other…
Visit / Transit in Hong Kong
If a person wishes to visit or transit the HKSAR but does not enjoy the visa waiver concession; or if he/she wishes to stay beyond the entitled visa free period, he/she must obtain a visa/entry permit before coming. Information on the visa waiver concession and visa requirements of the HKSAR for respective countries can be…