Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

How Can I Address the Issue of Immigration Officers Repeatedly Stopping My Girlfriend At The Airport In Hong Kong

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I got this email in from a website visitor yesterday about “Immigration Officers repeatedly stopping my girlfriend” when she arrives at Hong Kong airport. This is often the case in specific circumstances so I am grateful for the opportunity to address the matter in this short question and answer post.   QUESTION Immigration Officers Repeatedly […]

Hong Kong Immigration… What Does It Mean… Shenzhen Shuttle?

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Extending Your Hong Kong Visitor Visa Via The Shenzhen Shutttle? Navigating The Shenzhen Shuttle | Extending Your Visitor Visa | Tips & Risks Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a number of phrases in Hong Kong immigration parlance. In this short video I discuss the Shenzhen Shuttle. Discover the risks and […]

Extending A Hong Kong Visitor Visa | A Comprehensive Guide | Updated | November 2023

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All You Need to Know | Business Immigration In Hong Kong | Updated Q3 2023 | Part 4/24 Extending A Hong Kong Visitor Visa : How To Do It Part 3/24 | Explore Business Immigration In Hong Kong With Our In-Depth Guide | Here   Extending A Hong Kong Visitor Visa? Are you in Hong Kong […]

Getting A Visitor Visa For Hong Kong | A Comprehensive Guide | Updated | November 2023

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All You Need to Know | Business Immigration In Hong Kong | Updated Q3 2023 | Part 3/24 Obtaining A Visitor Visa For Hong Kong: An Essential Guide Part 2/24 | Explore Business Immigration In Hong Kong With Our In-Depth Guide | Here   Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on getting a visitor visa for […]

Maximize Your Hong Kong Business Experience with the HKSAR Travel Pass: A Comprehensive Guide

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The HKSAR Travel Pass: A Comprehensive Guide Discover the benefits of the HKSAR Travel Pass, eligibility criteria, and the application process for frequent business visitors to Hong Kong. What is the HKSAR Travel Pass? The HKSAR Travel Pass is a valuable resource for foreign nationals who frequently visit Hong Kong for short periods. It allows […]

Remaining On Hong Kong Visitor Visa Status After Employment Visa Expires

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If you’re wondering if you can stay in Hong Kong as a visitor after your employment visa expires, I discuss the process of converting your status from an employment visa holder to Hong Kong visitor visa status and how to go about making this transition. Converting Your Status to a Hong Kong Visitor Visa When […]

You’ve Lost Your Job: Can You Get an Interim Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension While You Continue Looking for a New Employer?

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First Published November 17, 2014 – Advice Still Valid Today You’ve lost your job and your limit of stay is coming up for expiry. Any chance the Immigration Department will grant you an interim Hong Kong employment visa extension in these circumstances? QUESTION I am an Australian  national living in Hong Kong under an employment visa since […]

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As a Visitor Living in Hong Kong Do You Need to Get An Investment Visa if You Freelance Here But All Your Income is Sourced Overseas?

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First Published October 2, 2019 – Advice Still Valid Today What is the law about visitors working in Hong Kong as freelancers but not engaging in the local economy? Whilst this question was first asked 4 years ago, I have received three very similar quiestions in the last week so nows the time to republish […]

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Updated Pilot Scheme For Visitors To Hong Kong Who Can Work (February 2023)

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Updated Pilot Scheme For Visitors To Hong Kong Who Can Work (February 2023) Hong Kong Government Expands the Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors  After the Enhancement Measures implemented by the Hong Kong Government (GovHK) starting with December 2022, GovHK) has recently announced the Expansion of Pilot […]

Can I Come to Hong Kong as Visitor, Find a Job, Then Change to an Employment Visa?

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First Published June 20, 2012 Down the years a great many foreign nationals arrive in Hong Kong as visitors ‘on spec’ and are able to successfully change their immigration status in order for them to take up employment when a job offer manifests itself here. This question discusses this very issue and provides the answer […]

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