Hong Kong Visa Geeza | Going Back to Blackburn | Chinese New Year 2018
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The Journey of the Hong Kong Visa Geeza: From Blackburn to Hong Kong
At Chinese New Year 2018 I went back to Blackburn, Lancashire the town of my birth in northern England.
Updated September 2023
Childhood Memories in Blackburn
Hong Kong Visa Geeza? After many years away, I returned to my hometown of Blackburn, Lancashire, where I couldn’t help but reminisce about my childhood. Walking through the streets, I visited the house I grew up in and took a trip down memory lane. My primary school, Duckworth Street, holds countless memories from my formative years, as it was where I attended from the age of four until 11.
Leaving England and Embracing Adventure
Leaving St. Wilfred’s school in 1979 without any qualifications, I felt a strong desire for adventure. So, I put on my backpack and embarked on a journey to explore the world. My travels took me to various countries, but eventually, I found myself in Hong Kong—a captivating and truly fascinating place.
Returning to Blackburn: A Trip Down Memory Lane
Over four decades after leaving Blackburn, I decided to return for a nostalgic trip. Although time had brought changes to the town, I was delighted to discover that I could still find connections to my past. It was heartwarming to stroll through familiar streets and revisit places that had shaped my early years.
Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
My path to success was not without its fair share of challenges. Many doubted my abilities, and I even battled with imposter syndrome. With determination and hard work, I persevered and ultimately became very accomplished in my niche of Hong Kong immigration.
The Importance of Following Your Dreams
Reflecting on my personal journey, I cannot stress the significance of pursuing one’s intuition. I have learned that hard work and perseverance are instrumental in achieving success. Believe in yourself, stay committed to your goals, and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish.
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The Hong Kong Visa Geeza (a.k.a Stephen Barnes) is a co-founder of the Hong Kong Visa Centre and author of the Hong Kong Visa Handbook. A law graduate of the London School of Economics, Stephen has been practicing Hong Kong immigration since 1993 and is widely acknowledged as the leading authority on business immigration matters here for the last 24 years.
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Hi there!
I am currently on a Working Holiday Visa which will expire at the end this month. Do you know if it is possible to have my visa swapped to a Visitor visa on my WHV’s expiration without leaving Hong Kong?
Ordinarily I would have been able to just dash to Macau and back on the day of my visa’s expiration but with the borders closed that is impossible. I hope there would be some way of being issued a visitor visa from within HK but I can’t find the answers to this anywhere.
Thanks for your help.
The Visa Geeza
Yes – approach ImmD Tower 1 or 2 days before WHV expiry and ask for permission to remain as a visitor. They should grant you 30 days assuming you can show proof of accommodation and sufficient funds to cover those 30 days.