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First Published April 5, 2016

I’ve been asked this question a lot these days so I’m republishing this earlier answer here…

How can you manage an impending Hong Kong work visa expiry challenge with a current employer with the prospect of a wholly new employment looming large?

QUESTION

My first Hong Kong work visa issued under the General Employment Policy is going to expire on August 20th 2016, after one year of permission.

Recently I received a new job offer and I would like to know which is the best way to extend my Hong Kong work visa in your opinion:

1. ) Online application and extension with the current employer
2. ) Appointment at the immigration headquarter and extension with the new employer.

Since the new employer is flexible with the contract starting date, I would like to know if I can submit the application whilst still employed with my current employer.

On the other hand, do you think that changing my job immediately after getting my extension approved with my current employer might create some hassle?

Also how much in advance I can submit the application? I would like to submit the application by the end of April.

Thanks for your help

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