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Employment as Professionals or Investment as Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong

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…

Europe Visa

Europe Visa

Europe is the world’s second-smallest continent, right after Australia and Oceania. Stretched in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, it covers a total of 6.8% of Earth’s land area. Europe’s largest country by mass and population is Russia, while the smallest and least populous country is the Vatican.  Since ancient history, Europe has been a centric…

Who Needs a Schengen Visa?

Who Needs a Schengen Visa?

Who Needs a Schengen Visa? If you are from one of the countries below, you must apply for a visa before you travel to one of the Schengen States: Afghanistan Gabon North Korea Algeria Gambia Northern Mariana’s Angola Ghana Oman Armenia Guinea Pakistan Azerbaijan Guinea-Bissau Papua New Guinea Bahrain Guyana Philippines Bangladesh Haiti Qatar Belarus…

One Visa For Multiple Countries

One Visa For Multiple Countries

We all know it is important to travel – you discover new cultures, meet new people, learn about different lifestyles from your own. You discover that there is so much more to the world than your little corner of it. However, although reading a motivational piece of writing on the importance of traveling can inspire…

Schengen Visa

Schengen Visa

The Schengen Visa is a European short stay visa that allows its holder to travel throughout the Schengen Area. This type of visa is issued by one of the Schengen States and allows you to visit any of the Schengen countries for a duration of up to 90 days in total within a period of 180…

Schengen Area

Schengen Area

The Schengen Area is a territory of 26 European countries that have abolished borders between them. The 26 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. It covers an area of 4,312,099 square kilometres which is 1,664,911 square miles. 22 of these countries are European Union member states…

EU Member Countries

EU Member Countries

Europe is one of the smallest continents in the world, but it has a significant impact on its politics and economy. Inspired by decades of collaboration, Europe is home to one of the largest global organizations— the European Union.  What is the European Union? The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 member…

EU vs Schengen

EU vs Schengen

As one of the oldest continents and civilizations, Europe has a long, complicated political history. After the end of the Second World War, six countries signed the European Economic Community— later transformed into today’s European Unionto stop future wars from happening and create an economic boom.  Along with an economic treaty, these European countries signed an accord to abolish…

European Economic Area EEA

European Economic Area EEA

What is the EEA? The initialism EEA stands for the European Economic Area, which is a European territory consisting of 30 countries. The area was established as a result of the Treaty of 1992, signed between the member states. EEA Member States The EEA consists of 28 EU member states and the three other EFTA member states. The…

Working Holiday Visa Scheme in Hong Kong

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

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

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…

Indonesia Visa Requirements

Indonesia Visa Requirements

When you apply for an Indonesian visa, you have to submit several documents to the Embassy/Consulate so they can process your application. The Indonesia visa requirements change depending on the type of visa you need, how you are applying, and even what country you are from. Indonesia Visa Requirements The documents required for an Indonesian…

Indonesia Visa

Indonesia Visa

If you’re thinking of visiting Indonesia, chances are you do not need an Indonesia Visa at all. That’s because the Indonesian visa policy is very lenient. For stays of up to 30 days, only nationals from a few countries have to apply for a visa. Additionally, several others can apply for an Indonesian Visa on…

Indonesia Business Visa

Indonesia Business Visa

If you need to travel to Indonesia for business purposes, you may have to apply for an Indonesia business visa. There are single-entry and multiple-entry business visas for Indonesia. The Indonesia business visa is issued to foreigners who intend to take part in meetings, attend conferences, sign a deal, or any other business-related purpose. However,…

Indonesia Tourist Visa

Indonesia Tourist Visa

If you are thinking of visiting Indonesia as a tourist, you may not even have to apply for an Indonesia Tourist Visa at all. That’s because the Indonesia visa policy is very lenient, and the majority of people are exempt from tourist visa requirements. Who Needs an Indonesia Tourist Visa? You only have to apply…

Indonesia Retirement Visa

Indonesia Retirement Visa

Indonesia is a popular place for senior citizens to retire to, who are attracted by the diverse culture, warm climate, and affordable cost of living. In order to be able to live in Indonesia as a retiree, you will need to apply for and obtain an Indonesian Retirement Visa. This type of visa has a…

Indonesia Student Visa

Indonesia Student Visa

International students who want to pursue their education in Indonesia will have to get an Indonesia Student Visa. The Indonesian Student Visa is a comprehensive term, which includes several different permits and visas. In order to study in an Indonesian educational institution, international students have to obtain a study permit, an entrance visa, as well…