Hong Kong Visas Made Easy

Posted in Long Stay & PR, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

So, just what immigration options for parents accrue to a foreign national holding a Hong Kong permanent identity card? QUESTION Hi there!  A foreign national became a permanent resident after many years study and work in Hong Kong. Now he wants to sponsor his parents holding Canadian passports to become a P.R. In Hong Kong […]

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“Dear Mr. Barnes,

Please accept my sincere thanks for your prompt, succinct and exactly-on-point responses to my queries!

As a (retired) lawyer, I assumed I would have no difficulty hacking my way through the jungles of statute, regulation and bureaucratese to find the answers myself. But I was mistaken. I very much appreciate your expertise in this area, and your willingness to share it!

Sincerely,”

WS, Hong Kong

Posted in Long Stay & PR, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

First Published January 12, 2022 Can I Extend The 3 Years Needed To Keep My Right of Abode in Hong Kong? Probably three or four times a week, I’m getting the same email these days. It’s August 8th, today. I’m still getting lots of lots of the same email. Those emails are coming from permanent […]

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What is the situation as regards the Right of Abode & Permanent Residence for foreign children in Hong Kong when they reach 21 years of age? Clearing up the confusion as to HKID cards at 11, 18 and what happens at 21? The Right of Abode & Permanent Residence For Foreign Children in Hong Kong […]

Posted in Employment Visas, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

First Published August 2, 2017 – Now See This Update QUESTION As a school we regularly invite specialist teachers (generally musicians or artists) to visit from overseas and provide workshops for both students and staff.  We pay these specialists a fee and provide accommodation and flights.  Generally the visit will last two weeks.  Is it […]

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Posted in Employment Visas, Investment Visas, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

First Published November 27, 2017 Unusual set of facts in this case and a question never posed to me in this fashion previously… Remain in Hong Kong under an Employment Visa sponsored by an ex-Employer? QUESTION I have been in Hong Kong since 2011 under an employment visa but have recently quit my job. The […]

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Posted in Employment Visas, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

How important is sponsor-profitability, especially for start up businesses less than 12 months old? QUESTION I have been recruited by a newly established company (12 months old as of this week). They have never hired a foreigner and have tasked me with completing the visa forms, both employee and employer versions. The Employer-side application requires […]

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