The Hong Kong Training Visa Is An Oft-Misunderstood Animal.

This question is an excellent opportunity to discuss the nature of the Hong Kong Training Visa – and what you can – and can’t – do if you possess one …

Updated August 2023

QUESTION

I’m currently working in under a Hong Kong training visa. I need to go on to an employment visa.

Can I do this?

I have 3 years experience in this type of work from my time in Australia and have a degree in Small Business Studies.

I came here to do the same line of work but took a Hong Kong training visa just to see if  I like it and could adapt well.

Now I find that I have and want to get an employment visa.

Do you think this is possible if my company changes my contract? All the staff except for me are local.

Alternatively should I just try to extend and get a  further 6 months under my Hong Kong training visa ?

I would be most grateful if you could shed some light on how this might all play out for me. It’s obviously very concerning that I have the sword of damocles hanging over my head like this – I really am not sure at all if it is possible to swap from a Hong Kong training visa to an employment visa as I hope.

Many thanks for your advice and input.

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