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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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How Accommodating Are ImmD To Foreign National 'Job Hoppers' Seeking To Change Their Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship All-Too Frequently?
Employment Visas,
No responses
So what DO the Immigration Department make of applicants who too-frequently seek to c...
7
Apr 2024
If You Start A Company Based In Hong Kong Do You Always Need To Have An Investment Visa To Be Able To Run It?
Investment Visas,
1 response
The question of investment visa or not is actually quite straight forward. It's all a...
6
Apr 2024
What Visa Options Exist Where A Couple Have Met On-Line & They Wish To Live Together In Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
So, what would the Hong Kong Immigration Department make of a relationship forged via...
5
Apr 2024
How Can I Get The Approval Of The Immigration Department To Change My Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship Without My Current Employer Learning About It?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Changing jobs in Hong Kong requires the permission of the Director of Immigration... ...
4
Apr 2024
Is It Ever OK To Work Full Time In Hong Kong Without An Employment Visa - For The Hong Kong Subsidiary Of An Overseas Company?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
Work full time in Hong Kong without an employment visa ? This is a bit of a hoary old...
3
Apr 2024
Can You Remain In Hong Kong Under An Employment Visa Sponsored By An Ex-Employer & Run A Hong Kong Sole Proprietorship Providing Services Outside Of Hong Kong (Mostly)?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Remain in Hong Kong under an Employment Visa sponsored by an ex-Employer? Unusual set...
2
Apr 2024
Must The Employing Company Sponsor Of My Hong Kong Work Visa Application Be Profitable?
Employment Visas,
No responses
How important is sponsor-profitability, especially for start up businesses less than ...
1
Apr 2024
Can The Company You Have Just Left Contact Hong Kong Immigration And Make Your Visa Expire Immediately?
Employment Visas,
14 responses
Contact Hong Kong Immigration and make your visa expire? This question comes up often...
31
Mar 2024
How Can I Bring My Chinese Girlfriend To Hong Kong To Live With Me While I Work Here?
Family Visas,
No responses
Having a relationship with a Chinese partner resident on the Mainland can be problema...
30
Mar 2024
If I Have A Hong Kong Dependant Visa Can I Work Here For A Foreign Company Even Though They Have Not Registered As A Business In Hong Kong?
Family Visas,
No responses
This question mainly relates to business rather than immigration law but is still an ...
29
Mar 2024
I Have A Socially Advantageous Yet Modestly Capitalised Business Plan - Can I Get An Investment Visa For Hong Kong?
Investment Visas,
12 responses
This is an important question on the business investment visa for Hong Kong.... Ex...
28
Mar 2024
Can A Newly Qualified Foreign National Permanent Resident Of Hong Kong Automatically Secure PR For His Parents Too?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
So, just what immigration options for parents accrue to a foreign national holding a ...
27
Mar 2024
I Want To Live In Hong Kong With My Boyfriend - Is The Working Holiday Visa A Viable Option?
Special Programmes,
10 responses
Sometimes, the sun and the moon align beautifully on a set of circumstances to allo...
26
Mar 2024
I Have Lived In Hong Kong For 5 Years. Can I Extend My Work Visa For 2 Years, Quit My Job, Study Full-Time, Then Apply for RoA?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
First Published October 9, 2012 - Still Relevant Whilst the implementation of Ho...
25
Mar 2024
My Employment Visa Has Been Refused - What Can I Do Now?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
My employment visa has been refused .... We have been contacted a lot recently by app...
24
Mar 2024
Can You Freelance Or Start Your Own Business Under A Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa?
Investment Visas,
5 responses
The working holiday visa for Hong Kong is designed for certain types of employment ...
23
Mar 2024
What Paperwork (If Any) Goes Into Your Passport To Recognize That You Are A Hong Kong Permanent Resident?
Long Stay & PR,
1 response
Dead simple question this one with a very short answer (for a change!) QUESTION ...
22
Mar 2024
QOTW: What Documents Are Needed To Extend A Hong Kong Business Investment Visa?
Investment Visas,
No responses
First Published August 13, 2014 - Still Relevant Extend a Hong Kong business inv...
21
Mar 2024
Why There's No Such Thing As Migrating To Hong Kong But Rather, It's All About Your Rationale
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Question: Hi there, I am interested in migrating to Hong Kong, wasn't sure what i...
20
Mar 2024
Does The Hong Kong Immigration Department Positively Consider Family Reunion As A Factor To Employment Visa Grant?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published January 4, 2020 - Still Relevant Employment visa grant? What d...
19
Mar 2024
How Do You Prove To The Hong Kong Immigration Department That You Have Tried To Recruit Locally?
Employment Visas,
1 response
Excellent question earlier this week. Great opportunity to slay a few sacred cows. ...
18
Mar 2024
Can I Set Up A Hong Kong Company, Employ My Business Partner & Sponsor An Employment Visa For Him?
Employment Visas,
No responses
The answer to this question is multi-part and ultimately driven by the challenges...
17
Mar 2024
If I Marry A Local Girl, Get A Dependant Visa For Hong Kong Then Move To China For Work, Can I Still Get The Right Of Abode After 7 Years?
Family Visas,
No responses
First Published October 29, 2014 - Still Relevant Does being married to a Hong Kong ...
16
Mar 2024
Am I Compelled To Apply For Hong Kong Permanent Residency After 7 Years Or Can I Maintain The Status Quo Of My Present Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
Once you have achieved 7 years continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong, your ...
15
Mar 2024
QOTW: Can I Get An Employment Visa Again If I Still Owe Taxes From The Last Time I Worked In Hong Kong?
Case Study,
No responses
What is the interplay between unpaid taxes and a Hong Kong employment visa applic...
14
Mar 2024
What Are The Obligations Of An Employer To A Prospective Employee When An Application For A Hong Kong Employment Visa Has Been Refused?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Foreign nationals seeking to work in Hong Kong have a lot of stake in an employment v...
14
Mar 2024
Can I Still Sponsor A Hong Kong Dependant Visa For My New Wife If I Hold An Employment Visa But Am Presently Between Jobs?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
What will ImmD make of an application to sponsor a dependant visa by a Hong Kong empl...
13
Mar 2024
Why Do Hong Kong Technology Startups Mostly Struggle To Win Investment Visa Approvals For Their Founders?
60 Second Snapshot,
No responses
I’m often asked how feasible business investment visas are for foreign nationals se...
12
Mar 2024
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme - A Practical Guide
Musing,
No responses
In this section of the talk, I talk about the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)...
11
Mar 2024
LIFTING THE LID: Leaving Your Hong Kong Visa Extension To The Very Last Minute
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this short piece, I discuss the impact on our practice when clients leave their H...
10
Mar 2024
Hong Kong Unconditional Stay - A Practical Guide (Business Immigration To Hong Kong)
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
In this post, I talk about the Hong Kong unconditional stay and when it might be ...
9
Mar 2024
How To Apply For A Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying For Professional Help - 4 - Investment Visa For Mainland Chinese Applicants
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
8
Mar 2024
QOTW: Can I Get A Hong Kong Work Visa With No Degree?
Employment Visas,
No responses
An old chestnut this question which comes up time and time again about getting a Hong...
7
Mar 2024
What Can I Do If My Employment Contract Ends On The Same Day As My Hong Kong Work Visa And I Need To Stay Here A While Longer To Sort Out My Affairs?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Employment law and immigration law are often overlapping but must be dealt with separ...
6
Mar 2024
Can I Study Online For A UK Tertiary Qualification While Staying In Hong Kong With A Visitor Visa?
Visitor Visas,
No responses
This question gets to the heart of permitted activity as a Visitor and the ability ...
5
Mar 2024
Will A Criminal Record Impact On Your Application For A Hong Kong Residence Visa?
Employment Visas,
144 responses
UPDATE: March 5, 2024 This article tries to clarify the impact of a criminal recor...
4
Mar 2024
How Can You Extend Your Hong Kong Work Visa if Your Passport Is About to Expire?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
How can you extend your Hong Kong work visa if your passport has only a very limite...
3
Mar 2024
How To Apply For A Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying For Professional Help - 6 - Work Visa Vs Investment Visa?
Employment Visas,
1 response
This post on how to apply for a Hong Kong investement visa without paying for profess...
2
Mar 2024
Foreign Nationals Working In Hong Kong - Getting Married, Changing Visas & The Immigration Status Of Children Born Here Subsequently
Employment Visas,
4 responses
So, what are the immigration implications of getting married and then having children...
1
Mar 2024
QOTW: Hong Kong Immigration... What Does It Mean... Visa Gossip & Rumours?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a number of phrases in Hong Kong Immigrati...
28
Feb 2024
Employment Visa: Does Your Employer Control Your Hong Kong Immigration Destiny?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
No way, for sure not - it simply is not the way the process works... [youtube_sc...
27
Feb 2024
The Twists And Turns Of An Unusual Hong Kong Permanent Residency Application
Case Study,
10 responses
Although this case study is based on a situation I was asked to provide guidance to m...
26
Feb 2024
Losing Hong Kong Unconditional Stay Status Due To Studies Abroad - A Family's Dilemma
Long Stay & PR,
5 responses
One of the more upsetting parts of being a Hong Kong immigration consultant is le...
25
Feb 2024
Hong Kong Right Of Abode Application - Arguing Away Missing Periods Of Residence
Hadley Says…,
38 responses
This article presents solutions to missing periods of residence when it comes about ...
24
Feb 2024
Hong Kong IANG Work Visa For Non-Local Graduates: The Ultimate Guide
Employment Visas,
No responses
IANG Work Visa for Non-Local Graduates If you're a non-local graduate looking to ki...
23
Feb 2024
QOTW: Dependancy? Visas For Mainland Spouses Of Hong Kong Permanent Residents
Family Visas,
No responses
The vexed question of dependant visas for mainland spouses of Hong Kong permanent res...
22
Feb 2024
If I Get A Hong Kong Investment Visa Can I Consult To A Single Client Only As A Pseudo-Employee?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Just how 'flexible is the Hong Kong investment visa? [youtube_sc url="https://www.yo...
21
Feb 2024
10 Must Have Resources For A Hong Kong Legal Dependant Visa
Family Visas,
10 responses
10 Must Have Resources For A Hong Kong Legal Dependant Visa First Published July 1, ...
20
Feb 2024
How & Why Hong Kong Seeks To Attract Foreign National Talent
Employment Visas,
6 responses
How & Why Hong Kong Seeks To Attract Foreign National Talent Globalization ha...
19
Feb 2024
The Path To Hong Kong Residency & Our Fantastic Low Tax Regime
Employment Visas,
4 responses
The Path To Hong Kong Residency & Our Fantastic Low Tax Regime First Published J...
18
Feb 2024
Can I Get A Depedant Visa For An Elderly Parent If I Have A Permanent HK ID Card?
Family Visas,
No responses
Can I Get A Depedant Visa For An Elderly Parent If I Have A Permanent HK ID Card? I ...
17
Feb 2024
I Lived In Hong Kong For 11 Years - And Have Been Gone For The Last 7 - Can I Still Get Permanent Residency?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
I Lived In Hong Kong For 11 Years - And Have Been Gone For The Last 7 - Can I Still G...
16
Feb 2024
Is It A Good Or A Bad Sign That The HKID Keep Coming Back With Further Requests For Information?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Is It A Good Or A Bad Sign That The HKID Keep Coming Back With Further Requests For I...
15
Feb 2024
How Important Are Employment Testimonials In A Hong Kong QMAS Visa Application?
Special Programmes,
No responses
How Important Are Employment Testimonials In A Hong Kong QMAS Visa Application? ...
14
Feb 2024
I Was Convicted Of A Crime And Removed From Hong Kong - How Do My Visa Options Look Now?
Employment Visas,
No responses
I Was Convicted Of A Crime And Removed From Hong Kong - How Do My Visa Options Look N...
13
Feb 2024
What Pathways To An Employment Visa Exist For A Fresh, Foreign University Graduate Arriving In Hong Kong Seeking Career Opportunities Here?
Employment Visas,
No responses
What Pathways To An Employment Visa Exist For A Fresh, Foreign University Graduate Ar...
12
Feb 2024
Is There Any Special Visa Type For Foreign National Media Professionals Seeking To Live & Freelance In Hong Kong?
Investment Visas,
2 responses
Is There Any Special Visa Type For Foreign National Media Professionals Seeking To Li...
11
Feb 2024
13 - How To Apply For A Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - The Catch 22
Investment Visas,
23 responses
13 - How To Apply For A Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Th...
10
Feb 2024
The Right of Abode & Permanent Residence For Foreign Children In Hong Kong
Long Stay & PR,
4 responses
The Right of Abode & Permanent Residence For Foreign Children In Hong Kong What ...
9
Feb 2024
Hong Kong Visa Approval Rate | ImmD Report Card | February 2024
Feature Article,
No responses
The Hong Kong Immigration Department Shed Some Light On Talent Attraction Endeavours ...
7
Feb 2024
How Do Foreign National Children Resident In Hong Kong For 7 Years Go On To Acquire Permanent Residency Here?
Family Visas,
2 responses
How Do Foreign National Children Resident In Hong Kong For 7 Years Go On To Acquire P...
6
Feb 2024
What Chance of Approval For A 3-6 Month Intern Visa For Hong Kong & What Documents Are Needed?
Employment Visas,
14 responses
What Chance of Approval For A 3-6 Month Intern Visa For Hong Kong & What Document...
5
Feb 2024
Joining In A Side Business In Hong Kong - An Obvious Visa Solution For Certain Types Of Employed Professionals
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Joining In A Side Business In Hong Kong - An Obvious Visa Solution For Certain Types ...
4
Feb 2024
How A Hong Kong Right Of Abode Application Plays Out
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
How A Hong Kong Right Of Abode Application Plays Out (Reprise) I am grateful to ...
3
Feb 2024
Can I Set Up A Hong Kong Company, Employ My Business Partner & Sponsor An Employment Visa For Him?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Can I Set Up A Hong Kong Company, Employ My Business Partner & Sponsor An Employm...
2
Feb 2024
How Can I Prove '7 Years Residency' For My Hong Kong Right Of Abode Application If I Do Not Have Any Old Tenancy Agreement Copies?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
How Can I Prove '7 Years Residency' For My Hong Kong Right Of Abode Application If I ...
1
Feb 2024
Hong Kong Top Talent Pass | 51,000 Approvals | 36,000 Arrivals | 160,000 Applications
Feature Article,
No responses
Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Attracting 36,000 Skilled Professionals to Hong Kong ...
31
Jan 2024
Work Ended - What Visa Options Do You Have to Stay in Hong Kong For Another 2 Years to Get Your Permanent Residency?
Family Visas,
1 response
Work Ended - What Visa Options Do You Have to Stay in Hong Kong For Another 2 Years t...
30
Jan 2024
Work In Hong Kong For 5 Years - Leave For 2 - Then Return - Will I Lose My Continuous Residence for PR Purposes?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Work In Hong Kong For 5 Years - Leave For 2 - Then Return - Will I Lose My Continuous...
29
Jan 2024
What Chance A Published Author Under The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme?
Special Programmes,
No responses
What Chance Does A Published Author Have Under The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme? ...
26
Jan 2024
I Would Like To Apply For A Job Seekers Visa For Hong Kong - How Do I Go About Doing It?
Employment Visas,
No responses
I Would Like To Apply For A Job Seekers Visa For Hong Kong - How Do I Go About Doing ...
25
Jan 2024
How Easy Is It To Secure A Work Visa Issued Under The Immigration Arrangements For Non-Local Graduates On The Basis Of Freelance Employment?
Employment Visas,
No responses
How Easy Is It To Secure A Work Visa Issued Under The Immigration Arrangements For No...
24
Jan 2024
What Exactly Do You Need To Include In A Visa Application To Join In A Side Business In Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
No responses
What Exactly Do You Need To Include In A Visa Application To Join In A Side Business ...
23
Jan 2024
I Am An Independent Contractor Not An Employee - Can I Get An Employment Visa As An Intercompany Transferee?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
I Am An Independent Contractor Not An Employee - Can I Get An Employment Visa As An I...
22
Jan 2024
How Does Hong Kong Right Of Abode Downgrade To The Right To Land Materialize And What Are The Immigration Implications Of This?
60 Second Snapshot,
80 responses
How Does Hong Kong Right Of Abode Downgrade To The Right To Land Materialize And What...
21
Jan 2024
How Can I Prove The Veracity Of My CV For My Hong Kong Employment Visa Application If A Prior Employer Is No Longer In Business?
Employment Visas,
No responses
How Can I Prove The Veracity Of My CV For My Hong Kong Employment Visa Application If...
20
Jan 2024
Applying for Right of Abode in Hong Kong After 7 Years | How To Complete The Confusing Sections On the ROP145 Application Form
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Hong Kong Immigration ROP145 Application Form Help! The Hong Kong Immigration Depar...
19
Jan 2024
Hong Kong Employment Visa | A Comprehensive Guide | Updated | November 2023
Employment Visas,
No responses
All You Need to Know | Business Immigration In Hong Kong | Updated Q3 2023 | Part 7/2...
18
Jan 2024
What Kind of Visa Can We Get So My FDH Girlfriend (Contract Terminated) Can Stay With Me in Hong Kong?
Special Programmes,
2 responses
What Kind of Visa Can We Get So My FDH Girlfriend (Contract Terminated) Can Stay With...
17
Jan 2024
If I Live and Work in China But Have a Hong Kong Employment Visa Can I Get Dependant Visas for My Family?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
If I Live and Work in China But Have a Hong Kong Employment Visa Can I Get Dependant ...
16
Jan 2024
My Employment Visa Has Been Refused - What Can I Do Now?
Employment Visas,
No responses
My Employment Visa Has Been Refused What Can I Do Now? We have been contacted a lot...
15
Jan 2024
How Easy is it to Secure A Work Visa Issued Under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates on the Basis of Freelance Employment?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
How Easy Is It To Secure A Work Visa Issued Under The Immigration Arrangements For No...
14
Jan 2024
How Can I Prove To The Hong Kong Immigration Department My Last Day Of Work For My Previous Employer As Part Of My Change of Employment Visa Sponsorship Application?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
How Can I Prove To The Hong Kong Immigration Department My Last Day Of Work For My Pr...
13
Jan 2024
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 5 - Permitted Activity as a Visitor
Investment Visas,
No responses
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help Pe...
12
Jan 2024
Can I Remain in Hong Kong as a Visitor After My Employment Visa Expires?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Can I Remain in Hong Kong as a Visitor After My Employment Visa Expires? Simple ...
11
Jan 2024
If I Have Spent Less Than 180 Days In Hong Kong During The Last Three Years Will It Affect My Application For The Right of Abode?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Less Than 180 Days in Hong Kong During the Last Three Years - Impact On PR Eligibilit...
10
Jan 2024
Can I Extend The 3 Years Needed To Keep My Right of Abode In Hong Kong?
Feature Article,
82 responses
Can I Extend The 3 Years Needed To Keep My Right of Abode In Hong Kong? Will ImmD Ma...
9
Jan 2024
How Important Is A Good Set Of Financial Projections In A Hong Kong Business Investment Visa Application?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Business Investment Visa Application | Financials You Will Need To Show To ImmD What...
8
Jan 2024
I Have Been Made Redundant But My Wife is Working - Can We Swap Our Hong Kong Employment and Spouse Visas Around So I Can Become Her Dependant in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
13 responses
Hong Kong Employment and Spouse Visas - Can You Swap? First Published February 27, 2...
7
Jan 2024
Will My Hong Kong Employment Visa be Compromised If I Leave My Job Due to Intolerable Working Conditions?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong Employment Visa Lost If You Have a Terrible Boss & Want To Leave? Wh...
6
Jan 2024
Will Vocational Rather Than Academic Qualifications Satisfy ImmD When Making a Hong Kong Work Visa Application?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong Work Visa Is A Degree An Absolute Pre-Requisite? Is it always absolutely ...
5
Jan 2024
Do I Need An Employment Visa Even If I Will Be In Hong Kong For Just 2 Weeks To Complete A Consulting Assignment?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Do You Need An Employment Visa For Short Term Work In Hong Kong? Yes, No, Maybe ... ...
4
Jan 2024
Can I Go From A Hong Kong Investment Visa To An Employment Visa And Back To An Investment Visa Again?
Employment Visas,
No responses
To & Fro From A Hong Kong Investment Visa Is It Possible? Entrepreneurship ...
3
Jan 2024
How Do I Go About Changing Employers To Get A New Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsor?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Hong Kong Employment Visa Change Of Sponsorship Easy Or Hard? This qu...
2
Jan 2024
How Do You Prove To The Hong Kong Immigration Department That You Have Tried To Recruit Locally?
Employment Visas,
No responses
How Do You Prove To ImmD That You Have Tried to Recruit Locally? What Will The Hong ...
1
Jan 2024
Can I Apply For Right Of Abode If My Employment Visa Expires On The Exact 7 Year Anniversary Of My Residence In Hong Kong But I Have No Job On That Date?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
Unemployed When Your Eligibility For Right Of Abode Accrues? Can You Still Qualify F...
31
Dec 2023
Right of Abode | Continuity of Residence | Time Spent Away From Hong Kong For Education Or Medical Treatment
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Right of Abode & Continuity of Ordinary Residence Calculation What Counts & ...
30
Dec 2023
I Would Like to Apply for a Job Seekers Visa For Hong Kong | How Do I Go About Doing It?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Is There Such An Animal As A Job Seekers Visa For Hong Kong? If There Is, Please Te...
29
Dec 2023
You Accidentally Overstay Your Hong Kong Employment Visa | Need to Change Employer | What Happens Now?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Did You Accidentally Overstay Your Hong Kong Employment Visa ... How Do You Solve T...
28
Dec 2023
I Have A PRC National Spouse Resident On the Mainland | Can She Get A Dependant Visa For Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Can A PRC National Spouse Get A Dependant Visa For Hong Kong? Can they qualify, if s...
27
Dec 2023
Side Employment | Employment Visa To Work For Yourself And Also A Full Time Employer | Both At The Same Time?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
Is There Such An Animal As A Hong Kong Employment Visa To Work For Yourself? Emplo...
26
Dec 2023
Hong Kong Visa Geeza | The Lost Decade 2000-2010 | OpenAi 2023 Update
Feature Article,
2 responses
Hong Kong Visa Geeza & How I F#ckedUp [youtube_sc url="https://www.youtube.com/w...
25
Dec 2023
Visa Geeza At Home | Mandurah | Western Australia | World's Best Kept Secret | 2016-17
Musing,
No responses
Visa Geeza At Home In Mandurah Western Australia This video showcases my hometown of...
24
Dec 2023
4 Realistically Achievable Visas | Live | Work | Establish A Business In Hong Kong | Study-then-Work Visa
Feature Article,
No responses
Establish A Business In Hong Kong | Study-then-Work Visa | A Little-Known Approach [...
23
Dec 2023
Long Term Business Visit To Hong Kong | Do I Need An Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Do You Need An Employment Visa If You Intend To Make An Extended, Long Term Business ...
22
Dec 2023
How Can a Defacto Spouse Gain Approval to Work Under a Hong Kong Prolonged Visitor Visa?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
Work Under A Hong Kong Prolonged Visitor Visa | Benefits | Limitations | Requirements...
21
Dec 2023
Is 50 Days a Particularly Long Time to Process a Hong Kong Employment Visa Application?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Hong Kong Employment Visa Application How Long Should It Take Generally? How long...
20
Dec 2023
The New Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme | Starts in 2024 | Some Details Are Released
Investment Visas,
No responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme | To Re-Start In 2024 | HKD30M | A Big Boy's Pl...
19
Dec 2023
Hong Kong Entrepreneur | Opening A New Restaurant | What Is Mission Critical? | What Visa Do I Need?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong Chef Opening A New Restaurant | What Visa Do I Need | How To Guarantee Appr...
19
Dec 2023
Hong Kong Visa Geeza | Going Back to Blackburn | Chinese New Year 2018
Feature Article,
2 responses
The Journey of the Hong Kong Visa Geeza: From Blackburn to Hong Kong At Chinese New ...
18
Dec 2023
Navigating the Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa: A Guide to Business Investment in the HKSAR
Investment Visas,
No responses
What is the approvability test for a Hong Kong entrepreneur visa, How does the appr...
17
Dec 2023
Now That I’ve Lost My Job What About My Employment Visa? Will I Get Kicked Out Of Hong Kong Or Can I Stay?
Employment Visas,
86 responses
Now that I’ve lost my job what about my employment visa? Will I get kicked out of H...
16
Dec 2023
How Can I Address the Issue of Immigration Officers Repeatedly Stopping My Girlfriend At The Airport In Hong Kong
Feature Article,
No responses
I got this email in from a website visitor yesterday about "Immigration Officers repe...
15
Dec 2023
10 Must Have Resources for a Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Visa Application
Musing,
17 responses
Considering A Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Visa Application? This post was orig...
14
Dec 2023
How To Secure Your Hong Kong Employment Visa | Employer Reservations | What Can You Do?
60 Second Snapshot,
1 response
Your Employer Has No Plans To Help You Secure Your Hong Kong Employment Visa? Persua...
13
Dec 2023
How Can I Navigate The Hong Kong PR Application Process If My Residence Here Falls Just Short Of The Full 7 Years?
Investment Visas,
No responses
How Can You Go About Completing The Hong Kong PR Application Process If Your Continuo...
12
Dec 2023
My Employment Visa Expires Before My Change of Employer Application Will Be Finalised - Help!
Employment Visas,
10 responses
If your employment visa expires before your change of employer application is finalis...
11
Dec 2023
Common Confusion And Misunderstanding | Is It Possible To Extend Hong Kong Training Visa?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
So, Is It Ever Possible To Extend Hong Kong Training Visa? [youtube_sc url="http://...
10
Dec 2023
IANG Visa PR In Hong Kong - Impact Of Working Abroad
Feature Article,
No responses
One of the key components of eligibility for IANG Visa PR (Permanent Residency in Hon...
9
Dec 2023
Understanding and Rectifying a Change of Sponsorship for Hong Kong Employment Visa
Employment Visas,
No responses
Fixing A Change of Sponsorship For Hong Kong Employment Visa What will be the ...
8
Dec 2023
Hong Kong Employment Investment Visa | Unsual Case Study | One Man Contractor Business | Flexible Policy Example
Case Study,
5 responses
How Our Client Leveraged A Hong Kong Employment Investment Visa To Enter Our Cyber-Se...
7
Dec 2023
Hong Kong Visitor Visa Facilitation Plan | Short Term Employment Allowed | In Certain Circumstances Only
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong Visitor Visa Facilitation Plan - Short-Term Employment Allowed Some helpfu...
6
Dec 2023
Work Visa | The 7 Responsibilities Of A Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsor | What Your Employer Needs To Know
Employment Visas,
1 response
Here Are The 7 Responsibilities Of A Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsor ... Everythin...
5
Dec 2023
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18
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7
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Sep 2023
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16
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3
Apr 2023
The Foibles of Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Applications That Only Experience Can Fully Appreciate
60 Second Snapshot,
4 responses
The foibles of Hong Kong visa & immigration applications that only experience can...
23
Mar 2023
20 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Application Plan
Investment Visas,
13 responses
Updated March 23, 2023 Get the 100% Free Application Roadmap Here Today - Still Hi...
9
Mar 2023
You've Lost Your Job: Can You Get an Interim Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension While You Continue Looking for a New Employer?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published November 17, 2014 - Advice Still Valid Today You've lost your job an...
7
Mar 2023
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?
Investment Visas,
No responses
First Published October 2, 2019 - Advice Still Valid Today What is the law about v...
5
Mar 2023
Hong Kong Work Visas-Criminal Record Declaration Now Needed
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong Work Visas-Criminal Record Declaration Applicable to New CIES Visas Too W...
3
Mar 2023
Ai Is Coming To The Hong Kong Visa Geeza Website Very Soon
Ai,
No responses
It probably won't come as a surprise to you but we're actively and quickly moving ahe...
1
Mar 2023
Will My Hong Kong Employment Visa be Compromised If I Leave My Job Due to Intolerable Working Conditions?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
Should you be worried that your employment visa status in Hong Kong might be unde...
25
Feb 2023
If I Hold an IANG Visa and Leave Hong Kong to Work Overseas Before My 7 Years Are Up, Will I Still Qualify for PR Here?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Re-Published 25 February, 2023 - Still Valid Advice QUESTION I'm a Chinese Na...
12
Feb 2023
Updated Pilot Scheme For Visitors To Hong Kong Who Can Work (February 2023)
Employment Visas,
No responses
Updated Pilot Scheme For Visitors To Hong Kong Who Can Work (February 2023) Hong Kon...
7
Feb 2023
Can I Come to Hong Kong as Visitor, Find a Job, Then Change to an Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
9 responses
First Published June 20, 2012 Down the years a great many foreign nationals arrive i...
28
Jan 2023
Has the Hong Kong Immigration Department Tightened Up On Applicants With Criminal Records Recently?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Update February 27, 2023 The question of criminal records and how they impact on...
24
Jan 2023
I Have Sworn a Declaration That I am Leaving Hong Kong to Receive an MPF Refund - Am I Now Precluded From Making an Application for the Right of Abode Here?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
What a great question - never been asked this before! QUESTION I have been ...
22
Jan 2023
I Want to Change Jobs With a Significant Reduction in My Base Salary - How Will this Impact on My Hong Kong Employment Visa Change of Sponsorship Application?
Employment Visas,
7 responses
QUESTION I currently hold a Hong Kong employment visa with a company where I ...
14
Jan 2023
What Impact Will A Temporary Yet Long Term Secondment Overseas For Work Have On My Hong Kong Permanent Residence Application 3 Years From Now?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
Hong Kong being a small, dynamic city which punches above its weight in the regio...
10
Jan 2023
I Have an Employment Visa and I Want to Bring My Girlfriend to Hong Kong - Options Please?
Family Visas,
11 responses
" I Want to Bring My Girlfriend to Hong Kong". This is a common challenge for peo...
7
Jan 2023
Can I Come to Install Equipment in Hong Kong Without an Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published February 4, 2019 Permitted activity under the Visitor visa categ...
30
Dec 2022
Hong Kong Government Continuing Immigration Policy Enhancements - December 2022
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong Government Continuing Immigration Policy Enhancements - December 2022 Afte...
30
Dec 2022
Hong Kong Right of Abode Application - How Important Are Prior Tenancy Agreements?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Are tenancy agreement copies absolutely vital for a successful Hong Kong right of...
11
Dec 2022
Hong Kong Resident Visa Extension of Stay - Offshore Processing Now Permitted (Temporarily)
Employment Visas,
10 responses
INITIALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 2, 2021 - UPDATED DECEMBER 10, 2022 The Immigration De...
4
Dec 2022
Can I 'Touch And Go' At Hong Kong Airport To Keep My 3 Year PR Active During Covid19?
COVID CHRONICLES,
No responses
Can I 'Touch And Go' At Hong Kong Airport To Keep My 3 Year PR Active During Covid19?...
2
Dec 2022
I Possess an APEC Business Travel Card - Will It Advantage Me in My Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
Investment Visas,
5 responses
This question really is all about the Catch 22 which I have posted on quite a few...
6
Nov 2022
Is It Ever OK to Work in Hong Kong on a Visitor Visa?
Employment Visas,
15 responses
First Published September 22, 2021 Is it ever OK to work in Hong Kong on a visitor v...
24
Oct 2022
Hong Kong Immigration Policy Enhancements October 2022
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong Immigration Policy Enhancements October 2022. An interesting turn up for...
14
Oct 2022
I Want to Change Jobs With a Significant Reduction in My Base Salary - How Will this Impact on My Hong Kong Employment Visa Change of Sponsorship Application?
Employment Visas,
No responses
QUESTION I currently hold a Hong Kong employment visa with a company where I ...
11
Oct 2022
How Can My FDH Visa Holding Fiance Transition into A Dependant Visa With 6-12 Months to Go Before We Get Married?
Family Visas,
No responses
First Published June 27, 2018 Documenting proof of the genuine nature of your re...
26
Sep 2022
Will One Month As A Visitor Between Residence Visas Break My Continuity of Residence for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
First Published June 20, 2013 This question raises its head in many different gu...
15
Sep 2022
Hong Kong PR After 7 Years
60 Second Snapshot,
No responses
Hong Kong PR After 7 Years? What does it take to qualify for Hong Kong PR after 7...
13
Sep 2022
Hong Kong Visa Information In Less Than 60 Seconds
60 Second Snapshot,
No responses
From my new YouTube Shorts channel. Perhaps you can Subscribe please? Once this...
12
Sep 2022
Will a Break in Continuous Employment Mean a Break in Continuous Residence For the Purposes of a Hong Kong Right of Abode Application?
Employment Visas,
11 responses
First Published July 2012 This question raises a really good point of Hong Kong immi...
16
Aug 2022
Can You Claim Right of Abode in Hong Kong if Your Deceased Spouse Had PR Here But You Didn't Live With Him at the Time of His Death?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Is the Right of Abode in Hong Kong passed along to the spouse of a permanent res...
1
Aug 2022
Are Short Term Teaching Programmes Delivered by Non-resident Educators Subject to Normal Hong Kong Immigration Policy?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
First Published August 2, 2017 - Now See This Update QUESTION As a school we ...
25
Jul 2022
Do I Still Need a Hong Kong Working Visa if I've Been Placed on Gardening Leave?
Employment Visas,
No responses
You always need a Hong Kong working visa to take up employment in Hong Kong whether p...
18
Jul 2022
Can a Hong Kong Sole Proprietorship Form the Basis of a Self-Sponsored Change of Sponsorship Hong Kong Work Visa Approval?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Can you get a self-sponsored change of sponsorship Hong Kong work visa? Fantastic que...
12
Jul 2022
How To Become An Entrepreneur In Hong Kong - 60 Minute Presentation
Feature Article,
2 responses
Last Thursday, July 7 2022, I participated in a hosted Webinar on How To Become An En...
5
Jul 2022
Want To Be An Entrepreneur In Hong Kong?
Feature Article,
No responses
Want To Be An Entrepreneur In Hong Kong? Covid19 has been, and continues to be, th...
4
Jul 2022
What Can be Said to Constitute 'Ordinary Residence' for the Purposes of a Hong Kong Right of Abode Application?
Long Stay & PR,
24 responses
This post was first published on December 9, 2012. The question of what constitute...
2
Jul 2022
My Hong Kong Visa Application Was Closed by ImmD After Correspondence Was Lost - What Happens Now?
Refusals & Appeals,
3 responses
Sometimes, correspondence gets lost and ImmD might close an application believing it ...
20
Jun 2022
If My Hong Kong Training Visa Application is Denied Will I be Precluded From Visiting the HKSAR Subsequently?
Employment Visas,
1 response
What happens if your application for a Hong Kong training visa gets refused - will yo...
15
Jun 2022
I Am a Multi-faceted Artist - What Type of Hong Kong Visa Suits Me Best?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published November 23, 2017 What type of Hong Kong visa do you turn to when yo...
12
Jun 2022
Can I Extend My Hong Kong Employment Visa if I Have No Job Presently But a Baby Born in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published November 19, 2017 Complex immigration scenarios sometimes present th...
4
Jun 2022
Do You Really Need to Set Up Your Own Office if You Have a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Once you have persuaded the Hong Kong Immigration Department of your ability to make ...
28
May 2022
The Ongoing Indian QMAS Visa Agency Scam, Rip Off, Fraud
Feature Article,
1 response
The Ongoing Indian QMAS Visa Agency scam, rip off, fraud has been going on for so...
22
May 2022
What Does the Hong Kong Training Visa Actually Allow and What Do the Immigration Department Expect of the Parties to the Application?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
The Hong Kong training visa is an oft-misunderstood animal so I am grateful for this ...
21
May 2022
Fresh Graduates, Working Holiday Visas & the Chances of a Hong Kong Employment Visa Subsequently
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Chances of a Hong Kong employment visa? Is it feasible to come to Hong Kong on a work...
14
May 2022
Hong Kong Work Visa - Is 2 Years Post Graduation Work Experience An Absolute Prerequisite?
Employment Visas,
No responses
If you are a graduate is it hard and fast that you need at least 2 years post graduat...
12
May 2022
Which is Better - Apply for a Hong Kong Investment Visa Directly or for an Employment Visa First then after Approval Become a Shareholder in Your Own Business?
Employment Visas,
No responses
It hardly matters how you skin this cat, ImmD will approach it in exactly the same wa...
6
May 2022
Does Time Spent Outside of Hong Kong Working For A Hong Kong Employer Break Continuity of Residence for PR Purposes After 7 Years?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Time spent outside of Hong Kong working for a Hong Kong employer? This question ha...
4
May 2022
Hong Kong Employment Visa Holder - Join in a Side Business or Change Visa Category to a Full Investment Visa - Which is Better?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
This question raises quite a number of issues surrounding a decision to go into bus...
15
Apr 2022
Please Help Me Help You By Asking Hong Kong Immigration Questions I Can Actually Answer!
Employment Visas,
54 responses
IMPORTANT: Please note that we have no competency in Foreign Domestic Helper visas. A...
13
Apr 2022
Can You Hold a Hong Kong Employment Visa Yet Be Unemployed, Travel & (Even) Work Abroad for An Extended Period of Time Yet Still Qualify for the Right of Abode Here After 7 Years?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
First Published September 22, 2017 Is it possible to hold an employment visa, not wo...
17
Mar 2022
What Kind of Visa Do We Need for a Technician to Undertake Highly Specialized 3D Scanning Work in Hong Kong That Will Last Only 10 Days?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Does the fact that a piece of work to be undertaken in Hong Kong by a foreign nationa...
7
Mar 2022
Can I Extend My Hong Kong Visitor Visa Due to Travel Difficulties Caused By COVID19?
COVID CHRONICLES,
No responses
Can I Extend My Hong Kong Visitor Visa Due to Travel Difficulties Caused By COVID19? ...
28
Feb 2022
Should You Ever Get Married Just for Hong Kong Visa Purposes?
Family Visas,
14 responses
The answer is no - you should never get married just for Hong Kong visa purposes! ...
15
Feb 2022
Can I Extend My Hong Kong Visa Outside of Hong Kong Due To The Pandemic?
COVID CHRONICLES,
2 responses
Can I Extend My Hong Kong Visa Outside of Hong Kong Due To The Pandemic? So the ques...
9
Feb 2022
An Open Letter To Mrs Carrie Lam From The People of Hong Kong
Musing,
No responses
Open Letter to HK SAR Government Time to End all COVID Restrictions ...
8
Feb 2022
Immigration Department Service Disruptions Until (Further Notice)
Musing,
57 responses
Immigration Department Service Disruptions Immigration Department Service Disrupti...
23
Jan 2022
Hong Kong Working Visas - Is it Possible to Build a New Business Here Relying Solely on Highly Specialist Foreign National Skills and Talent?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
Hong Kong Working Visas For A Sponsor Business With 100% Foreign National Experts? W...
18
Jan 2022
Can I Use An Online Marriage Certificate to Get A Hong Kong Dependant Visa?
COVID CHRONICLES,
No responses
Can I Use An Online Marriage Certificate to Get A Hong Kong Dependant Visa? Broken h...
15
Jan 2022
Hong Kong Permanent Residency Approval With 2 Year Absence From Hong Kong!
Case Study,
20 responses
Hong Kong Permanent Residency Approval With 2 Year Absence From Hong Kong! First Pub...
8
Jan 2022
Can You Get A Work Visa to Teach English in Hong Kong if You Don't Have a University Degree?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Any chance of an employment visa to teach English in Hong Kong if you don't have a de...
4
Jan 2022
Is it True that Getting Your First Hong Kong Employment Visa is the Hardest then Afterwards It's a Cinch to Swap Over to Any Other Employer?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Is there are truth at all in this Hong Kong employment visa "proposition"? QUE...
2
Jan 2022
Hong Kong Dependant Visa: How Can You Prove Your Relationship is Genuine If You Marry in Hong Kong But Have Been Together Only About a Year?
Family Visas,
12 responses
How do you go about demonstrating to the Hong Kong Immigration Department that your r...
31
Dec 2021
Can I Get a Short Term Extension to My Hong Kong Dependant Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published June 29, 2015 What can you do to extend your family's dependant visa...
29
Dec 2021
Should I Change My Hong Kong Visa Category From Sponsored Employment to Business Investment or Seek Permission to Join in a Side Business Instead?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Change my Hong Kong visa? This question is less either / or from an immigration persp...
28
Dec 2021
Hong Kong Immigration Department Start e-Visa Arrangement (Online Application Process) From Today
Special Programmes,
2 responses
Hong Kong Immigration Department Start e-Visa Arrangement (implemented with effect ...
27
Dec 2021
Will A Domestic Dispute With Police Attending Compromise Your Present or Future Hong Kong Immigration Status?
Family Visas,
No responses
Never has this question has been posed in this way previously so I am grateful to rec...
23
Dec 2021
Can I Quit My Job Just Before My 7 Year Anniversary to Work Overseas & Still Quality for PR in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Interesting scenario this one... QUESTION I have been continuously employed...
21
Dec 2021
What Happens to Hong Kong Dependant Visa Holders When They Reach the Age of 18?
Family Visas,
No responses
First Published On May 7, 2015 Kids grow up quickly so what happens to a Hong Kong ...
15
Dec 2021
Do I Have to Terminate My Current Job if My Future Employer is Applying for My Hong Kong Work Visa Change of Sponsorship?
Employment Visas,
No responses
How do you handle the conundrum of keeping your old job whilst seeking permission of ...
13
Dec 2021
How Can I Best Manage the Hong Kong Work Visa Implications of Changing Employers When I Have Just a Few Weeks Remaining On My Current Limit of Stay?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hate your job and seeking a change? How is your Hong Kong work visa affected if it wi...
11
Dec 2021
Can You Have 2 Hong Kong Employment Visa Applications Pending At the Same Time?
Employment Visas,
23 responses
This is quite an unusual set of facts and provides a great opportunity to clear up on...
9
Dec 2021
I Have Been Made Redundant But Have 12 Months Left on My Hong Kong Work Visa - Can I Stay Here and Look for Another Job?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published December 21, 2015 What happens to your Hong Kong work visa when yo...
1
Dec 2021
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?
Investment Visas,
No responses
First Published September 30, 2018 What is the law about visitors working in Hon...
28
Nov 2021
Am I Allowed to Work Full Time Even Though I Only Have a One Year Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa?
Special Programmes,
No responses
I just love the easy Hong Kong immigration questions - gives me a break from thin...
23
Nov 2021
Can I Study Online for a UK Tertiary Qualification while Staying in Hong Kong with a Visitor Visa?
Visitor Visas,
No responses
This question gets to the heart of permitted activity as a Visitor and the abilit...
11
Nov 2021
How Considered Advance Planning Might Save A Doomed Right Of Abode Application & Spare The Loss Of Several Years Continuous Ordinary Residence In Hong Kong
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
How Considered Advance Planning Might Save A Doomed Right Of Abode Application & ...
20
Oct 2021
Hong Kong Visas Overview in 20 Minutes
Employment Visas,
No responses
Last week I gave a short presentation - Hong Kong Visas Overview in 20 Minutes with t...
9
Sep 2021
I Was Convicted of a Crime and Removed From Hong Kong - How Do My Visa Options Look Now?
Employment Visas,
21 responses
First Published December 7, 2012 Life in Hong Kong can throw up many challenges, n...
4
Sep 2021
How Do Lengthy Employment Secondments Away From Hong Kong Impact on Continuity of Ordinary Residence for a Right of Abode Application After 7 Years?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
First Published December 4, 2013 What do the Hong Kong Immigration Department ma...
18
Aug 2021
The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Still Allowing Visitors Into Hong Kong Again (Mostly)
Employment Visas,
2 responses
The Hong Kong Immigration Department are still allowing visitors to Hong Kong again (...
14
Jun 2021
Will the Immigration Department Extend My Employment Visa if I Am Subject to a Police Investigation?
Employment Visas,
No responses
How do the Hong Kong Immigration Department consider the likely impact of possible ...
22
May 2021
Will One Month As A Visitor Between Residence Visas Break My Continuity of Residence for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
First Published On June 20, 2013 This question raises its head in many different g...
17
May 2021
UPDATE: Hong Kong - Singapore Travel Bubble Will NOT Start May 26, 2021
Employment Visas,
No responses
UPDATE: May 17, 2021 - due to recent new wave of COVID19 infections in Singapore the ...
14
May 2021
Do You Need To Leave Hong Kong To 'Activate' A Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
Do you need to leave Hong Kong to activate a Hong Kong employment visa extension ...
12
May 2021
If I Hold an Employment Visa in Macau and Hong Kong Simultaneously But Live in Hong Kong Should My Wife Get a Dependant Visa for Macau too?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Life can get a bit complicated if you work in 2 places at the same time... QUE...
19
Apr 2021
What Impact Will A Temporary Yet Long Term Secondment Overseas For Work Have On My Hong Kong Permanent Residence Application 3 Years From Now?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
Hong Kong being a small, dynamic city which punches above its weight in the regio...
15
Apr 2021
I Possess an APEC Business Travel Card - Will It Advantage Me in My Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
Investment Visas,
No responses
This question really is all about the Catch 22 which I have posted on quite a few...
13
Apr 2021
Is There Any Fixed Residency Requirement for Retention of a Hong Kong Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published September 1, 2018 Not every stint for work or business means ful...
9
Apr 2021
Will You Qualify for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong if it is Not Your Intention to Live Here Permanently?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Qualify for the right of abode in Hong Kong ? A critical part of eligibility for the ...
5
Apr 2021
What's the Deal if You're in Hong Kong With a Dependant Visa & Your Employment Visa Holding Spouse Wants to Leave but You Want to Stay?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
First Published August 7, 2013 What's the deal if you're in Hong Kong with a dep...
31
Mar 2021
Help!! All My Family Are Permanent Residents of Hong Kong and I'm Stuck as a Visitor Due to My Time Spent Studying Abroad - Is There Any Way Forward?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
First Published July 13, 2018 Sometimes the sun and the moon simply doesn't alig...
22
Mar 2021
The National Security Law - Impact On Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Applications
Employment Visas,
2 responses
The times they are a changin'... The National Security Law - Impact On Hong Kong...
24
Nov 2020
Return2hk – Quarantine Travel Scheme for Hong Kong Residents
Feature Article,
No responses
Fast moving - no experience with it yet - here is the Government blurb ... Intro...
21
Nov 2020
Does the Hong Kong Employment Visa Change of Sponsorship Process Expressly Disclose to My New Employer the Reason For Me Leaving My Previous Job?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
This an excellent question which has never come up in this fashion before so I'm deli...
17
Nov 2020
So, Just What is the Deal With the Right to Land in Hong Kong Anyway?
Long Stay & PR,
45 responses
The right to land in Hong Kong impacts quite a number of people here but does not fig...
13
Nov 2020
How Are Dependant Family Members Considered in An Application for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Are family members who are accompanying a main applicant for the right of abode in Ho...
4
Nov 2020
Can I Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa if I'm Presently An Employee Seeking to Go Into Business With a New Partner?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published September 20, 2017 What's the differentiating line between a Hong Ko...
13
Sep 2020
Can I Use the Impending Expiry of My Hong Kong Work Visa as a Way to Force the Early Termination of My Employment Contract?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
In the final analysis, this question is really about employment law which I am not qu...
11
Sep 2020
What Visa Category Should I Use to Expand My SME Business Operations From Gibraltar to Hong Kong?
Investment Visas,
7 responses
First Published January 10, 2017 What Hong Kong visa category should I use to expand...
9
Sep 2020
Are There Any Realistic Long-Term Visa Options for Out-of-Work Foreign Domestic Helpers Seeking to Remain in Hong Kong With Their Boyfriends?
Family Visas,
1 response
Long-term visa options for out-of-work Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong? ...
2
Sep 2020
How Can I Manage the Expiry of My Hong Kong Employment Visa With My Intention to Resign From My Job & Start My Own Business Here?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Juggling commitments to your employer and your employment visa status can be challeng...
28
Aug 2020
What Will the Immigration Department Make of a Third Party Objection to An Application for a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
Investment Visas,
4 responses
Objection to an application for a Hong Kong investment visa? Revenge is a dish best e...
15
Aug 2020
How Easy (or Hard) is it For a Second Foreign National Business Partner to Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa for an Unprofitable Company?
Investment Visas,
No responses
What will the Hong Kong Immigration Department make of an application for a second pa...
29
Jul 2020
Will Vocational Rather Than Academic Qualifications Satisfy ImmD When Making a Hong Kong Work Visa Application?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Is it always absolutely necessary to call upon a university degree qualification in o...
20
Jul 2020
Our Dependant Visas Will Expire Soon - We Can't Get Back To Hong Kong In Time Due To COVID19 - Help!
Family Visas,
14 responses
I get 30-40 questions each week and not all of them merit a podcast answer. Some are ...
11
Jul 2020
Can I Extend My Hong Kong Visitor Visa If I Am Stuck Here Due to COVID19?
VG Front Page,
2 responses
I get 30-40 questions each week and not all of them merit a podcast answer. Some are ...
2
Jul 2020
Hong Kong Immigration... What Does It Mean... Contrived Employment?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published September 9, 2016 Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a numbe...
29
Jun 2020
Hong Kong Immigration... What Does It Mean... One Year Rule?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
First Published July 11, 2015 Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a number of...
22
Jun 2020
Hong Kong Immigration... What Does It Mean... Approvability Test?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published August 24, 2015 Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a number ...
19
Jun 2020
10 Must Have Resources for a Successful Hong Kong Employment Visa Application
Employment Visas,
32 responses
I have been asked twice recently about adding the Hong Kong employment visa to the "...
15
Jun 2020
100% SME LOAN GUARANTEE SCHEME - REVIEW - HSBC
Musing,
No responses
After much vaunted fanfare the 100% SME Loan Guarantee Scheme put forward by the HKSA...
10
Jun 2020
Hong Kong Immigration... What Does It Mean... Catch 22?
Investment Visas,
3 responses
First Published August 29, 2016 The Hong Kong immigration Catch 22 - over the last 2...
6
Jun 2020
Hong Kong Immigration... What Does It Mean... Administrative Flux?
Employment Visas,
1 response
First Published September 6, 2016 Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a numbe...
27
May 2020
What Happens to My Girlfriend's Hong Kong Employment Visa if She Quits Her Job and We Get Engaged - Can She Carry on Working on the Strength of Our Relationship?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Does being formally engaged to be married to a Hong Kong Permanent Resident materiall...
21
May 2020
Is There Such an Animal as a Hong Kong Employment Visa for an Independant Contractor?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
Hong Kong Employment Visa for an Independant Contractor? The General Employment Polic...
13
May 2020
Can I Apply to Extend My Current Hong Kong Work Visa At the Same Time as I Apply for a Change of Employer?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
First Published April 5, 2016 I've been asked this question a lot these days so I'm ...
11
May 2020
Is It Possible to Maintain My 6 Years' Ordinary Residence In Hong Kong & Get the Right of Abode Next Year if I Plan to Move to Taiwan Soon?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
What happens if you get to 6 years continuous ordinary residence then plan to leave H...
6
May 2020
What Can I Do To Maintain My Eligibility for Right of Abode in Hong Kong Now That I've Been Made Redundant?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published On September 30, 2015 What happens to your prospects for permanent r...
20
Apr 2020
Hong Kong Immigration Department - COVID19 UPDATE
Employment Visas,
14 responses
Hong Kong Immigration Department - COVID19 UPDATE A short video update as to what's ...
30
Mar 2020
Can I Easily Swap From a Working Holiday Visa to a Hong Kong Work Visa?
Employment Visas,
1 response
How can one go about swapping from a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa to a complete Hon...
24
Mar 2020
Will Redundancy & Subsequent, Extensive Overseas Travel Away Negatively Impact a Hong Kong Permanent Residency Application at the 7 Year Mark?
Employment Visas,
No responses
What are ImmD looking for to ensure that you are settled in Hong Kong at the time the...
18
Feb 2020
And Now For Something Completely Different (TP Is A Human Right! - Toilet Paper Shortage In Hong Kong)
Musing,
No responses
Toilet Paper Shortage In Hong Kong: I was ambling along Bowen Road a couple of days a...
26
Jan 2020
Hong Kong Employment Visa - How to Go About Changing Employers & Managing the Immigration Implications
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published March 27, 2014 This question comes up all the time (and is actua...
13
Jan 2020
Has the Hong Kong Immigration Department Tightened Up On Applicants With Criminal Records Recently?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Update February 27, 2023 The question of criminal records and how they impact on...
7
Jan 2020
How Much & What Type of Work Experience Post-Graduation is Actually Needed to Get a Hong Kong Work Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
First Published February 13, 2015 At least 2 years post-graduation working experienc...
28
Dec 2019
Waiting-in-the-Wings: The Typical Experience of a Foreign National Spouse in the Hong Kong Visa Application Process
60 Second Snapshot,
7 responses
First Published May 4, 2013 If you and your family are relocating to Hong Kong with ...
26
Dec 2019
When There Really is No Need to Spend Any Money With a Hong Kong Immigration Service Provider
60 Second Snapshot,
7 responses
First Published May 9, 2013 For many people, especially those with a natural ability...
24
Dec 2019
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 – December, 2019
Employment Visas,
No responses
Well, it had been quite a while since I managed to get to speak to Phil Whelan over a...
24
Oct 2019
Entry Employment Visa & Employment Visa Extension of Stay Applications Significantly Delayed Amid General Tightening Up All Quarters
Musing,
12 responses
It's inevitable really. Photo Credit: RTHK By any view of social media over the...
15
Aug 2019
A Message To Mrs Carrie Lam And All Aggrieved Parties in Hong Kong
Musing,
1 response
A Message To Mrs Carrie Lam And All Aggrieved Parties in Hong Kong I have twice clos...
9
Aug 2019
Iranian National Studying in China - Does He Need A Visa to Visit Hong Kong?
Visitor Visas,
No responses
There is quite often confusion surrounding the interplay between China and Hong K...
6
Aug 2019
Will the Hong Kong Immigration Department Extend Your Visitor Visa if You Ask Them To?
Visitor Visas,
29 responses
I have received 2 questions on the topic of 'long stay' visitor visas and the exte...
30
Jul 2019
Is It Possible to Get an Extension to My Hong Kong Visitor Visa to Stay With My Girlfriend Here?
Visitor Visas,
10 responses
Sometimes people have solid, genuine reasons for spending extended periods of tim...
19
Jun 2019
Interview: In the Last 20 Years Which Type of Hong Kong Visa Has Been Most in Demand and the Easiest to Anticipate an Approval For?
Employment Visas,
11 responses
First Published August 22, 2013 [youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/pC1E37HaoKo"] Whic...
17
Jun 2019
Interview: What Was It Like Being An Immigration Consultant in Hong Kong During the Time of SARS?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
First Published July 18, 2013 On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law studen...
14
Jun 2019
Interview: Do Mainlanders Typically Enjoy the Same Kind of Immigration Experience as Other Foreign Nationals Do in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
19 responses
First Published July 24, 2013 [youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/6zTB-10MW1Q"] On J...
8
Jun 2019
How To Qualify For a Hong Kong Work Visa - From 39,000 Feet (Whiteboard Animation)
Employment Visas,
No responses
How to qualify for a Hong Kong work visa - from 39,000 feet! We are presently buildi...
4
Jun 2019
Right of Abode in Hong Kong For Foreign Domestic Helpers - It Was All So-Inevitable Really...
Long Stay & PR,
1 response
First Published March 27, 2013 The Court of Final Appeal quashed the hopes of 1,...
21
May 2019
Why Pay For Professional Help in Your Hong Kong QMAS Application When You Really Can Do It All By Yourself!
Musing,
17 responses
On this Blog, I normally eschew talking about my professional practice, how we prov...
11
May 2019
Social Media Keeping Hong Kong Immigration Consultants On Their Toes - Scary Stuff!
Investment Visas,
12 responses
First Published June 17, 2102 [youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/4HGjxRl-wtY"] Hong...
8
May 2019
Considerably Heightened Diligence by ImmD on All Types of Hong Kong Visa Applications
Employment Visas,
2 responses
First published March 6, 2019 and updated May 8, 2019. UPDATE: 8.5.2019 - ImmD are...
4
May 2019
The Hong Kong Immigration Department Official Video - Almost 10 Minutes of "Why Bother"?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/JFU6nsm8h04"] The Hong Kong Immigration Departmen...
16
Apr 2019
Must Read: True Story of a Deluded Foreign National Trying to Sue His Way to a Hong Kong Employment Visa
Musing,
13 responses
First Published August 27, 2012 Note: I am presently fully engaged on the launch...
9
Apr 2019
Eligibility Criteria for the Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa Scheme
Musing,
86 responses
Image: dontstopliving.net The Hong Kong working holiday visa programme first came...
5
Apr 2019
Hong Kong Employment Visa Self-Sponsorship - the Reality for Entrepreneurs Masquerading as Employees
Employment Visas,
6 responses
First Published May 1, 2012 There really is no such thing as visa self-sponsorship i...
29
Mar 2019
The 10 Key Reasons Why Foreigners Seek Visas to Live and Work in Hong Kong
Employment Visas,
10 responses
First Published June 3, 2012 Migration demographic analyses first came into play in ...
26
Mar 2019
The 7 Things Your Employer Needs to Know About the Immigration Process When Applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa
Employment Visas,
6 responses
Applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa? You’ve been offered a job in Hong Ko...
2
Mar 2019
What is the Condition Precedent for Defacto Spouses In Securing a Prolonged Visitor Visa for Hong Kong?
Family Visas,
3 responses
First Published 27th June 2013 [youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/4F6BD6cspBg"] In ...
27
Feb 2019
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Getting Approved
Investment Visas,
5 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
23
Feb 2019
All The Basics You Need To Know About Food In Hong Kong.
Feature Article,
No responses
All the basics you need to know about food in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a foodie city,...
20
Feb 2019
INVITATION: Free Startup Academy Session – Setting Up Your New Company In Hong Kong @ The Headquarters Cowork on 27th February
Employment Visas,
No responses
The Hong Kong Visa Centre has partnered with Neat and Zegal for the new Startup Acade...
22
Jan 2019
How to Swap a Hong Kong Dependant Visa for a Hong Kong Work Visa - From 39,000 Feet (Whiteboard Animation)
Employment Visas,
No responses
How to swap a Hong Kong dependant visa for a Hong Kong work visa - from 39,000 feet!�...
15
Dec 2018
Business Review - The Sword of Damocles for Successful Hong Kong Investment Visa Applicants
Investment Visas,
1 response
If your investment visa has been approved but the Hong Kong Immigration Department ...
27
Nov 2018
Hong Kong's Not Got Talents - Visa Geeza on RTHK Backchat - November 21, 2018
Employment Visas,
No responses
November 21, 2018 Visa Geeza on RTHK Backchat - Hong Kong's Not Got Talents ...
26
Sep 2018
LIFTING THE LID - Why The Hong Kong Visa Centre Doesn't Take On Every Prospect Client Opportunity
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
23
Sep 2018
Hong Kong Investment Visa - Case Which Would Not Get Approved Today But Will Be Approved 9 ~ 12 Months From Now
Investment Visas,
No responses
First Published December 13, 2012 This question is a really interesting one as, fr...
19
Sep 2018
Hong Kong Dependant Visas Finally Available To Same Sex Partners - New ImmD Policy
Family Visas,
11 responses
Hong Kong dependant visas finally available to same sex partners! I will update the H...
18
Sep 2018
Iranian National Studying in China - Does He Need a Visa to Visit Hong Kong?
Visitor Visas,
No responses
There is quite often confusion surrounding the interplay between China and Hong K...
11
Sep 2018
I Want to Live in Hong Kong With My Boyfriend - Is the Working Holiday Visa A Viable Option?
Special Programmes,
No responses
Sometimes, the sun and the moon align beautifully on a set of circumstances to al...
3
Sep 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – D-I-Y Application
Investment Visas,
No responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
28
Aug 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Hiring Yourself
Investment Visas,
No responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
24
Aug 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Economic Sector Advantages
Investment Visas,
No responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
21
Aug 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – How About Local Jobs?
Investment Visas,
No responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
18
Aug 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – A Properly Set Up Office
Investment Visas,
No responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
15
Aug 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Is Your Business Sustainable?
Investment Visas,
No responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
14
Aug 2018
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Introduction
Investment Visas,
3 responses
I recently gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the nitty gritty...
12
Aug 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Have You Got Enough Money
Investment Visas,
1 response
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
10
Aug 2018
Can I Come to Hong Kong as Visitor, Find a Job, Then Change to an Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Down the years a great many foreign nationals arrive in Hong Kong as visitors 'on spe...
6
Aug 2018
7 Years Residence in Hong Kong Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme - What Permanent Residency Options Exist?
Investment Visas,
No responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has been a god send for reasonably well off...
3
Aug 2018
Is There Such a Thing as an 'Occupations in Demand' List for a Hong Kong QMAS Application?
Special Programmes,
2 responses
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is very often compared with other immigratio...
1
Aug 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Three Elements To Approval
Investment Visas,
1 response
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
28
Jul 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Business Investment As An Entrepreneur (Visa)
Investment Visas,
No responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
25
Jul 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – The Startup Visa
Investment Visas,
2 responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
20
Jul 2018
What Happens to Your Hong Kong Right of Abode if, as a UK Citizen, You Choose to Naturalise as a Taiwanese National?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
One of the really neat things about running this Blog, is the incredibly varied t...
16
Jul 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner - Must Have Resources
Investment Visas,
1 response
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
29
Jun 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – How We Got Here
Investment Visas,
4 responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
27
Jun 2018
7 Years Residence in Hong Kong Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme - What Permanent Residency Options Exist?
Investment Visas,
No responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme was a god send for reasonably well off pe...
25
Jun 2018
Is It Possible to Get an Extension to My Hong Kong Visitor Visa to Stay With My Girlfriend Here?
Visitor Visas,
No responses
Sometimes people have solid, genuine reasons for spending extended periods of tim...
23
Jun 2018
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Introduction
Investment Visas,
3 responses
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
13
Jun 2018
Will the Hong Kong Immigration Department Extend Your Visitor Visa if You Ask Them To?
Visitor Visas,
No responses
I have received 2 questions on the topic of 'long stay' visitor visas and the ex...
7
Jun 2018
Losing Your Right of Abode in Hong Kong & Then Using eChannels
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
QUESTION "Can I ask a simple question - do you know of anyone (not Chinese) wh...
2
Jun 2018
Coming to Hong Kong For The First Time?
Feature Article,
No responses
Coming to Hong Kong for the first time? Here are 11 things YOU need to know before yo...
26
May 2018
Am I Eligible for An Extension to My Hong Kong Dependant Visa if My PHKID Card Holding Spouse Doesn't Actually Live Here Now?
Family Visas,
6 responses
The Hong Kong Immigration Department grant dependant visas on the basis of family reu...
24
May 2018
Can I Work on the Side Under a Hong Kong Work Visa (Can I Have a Side Job)?
Employment Visas,
No responses
So, exactly what privileges come with a Hong Kong work visa? Can you actually work on...
20
May 2018
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk) - Part 1 of 7 - The Make Up of My Presentation
Long Stay & PR,
5 responses
First Published on June 10, 2014 On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk o...
17
May 2018
The Immigration Department Start Issuing 'Out of Policy' Hong Kong Dependant Visas for Qualifying Same Sex Partners On An Interim Basis
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong dependant visas for qualifying same sex partners? Progress it seems. ...
14
May 2018
How Does a Prior Bankruptcy Impact on Getting a Hong Kong Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Will previous financial difficulties experienced 'in another life' outside of Hong Ko...
9
May 2018
Introducing: Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)
Musing,
2 responses
HOT OFF THE PRESS Yesterday, ImmD announced a new immigration Scheme designed to, al...
28
Apr 2018
What Is the Bare Minimum Income & Accommodation Arrangements to Suitably Sponsor a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?
Family Visas,
111 responses
Today's question relates how the Hong Kong Immigration Department respond to requests...
23
Apr 2018
Married to a PHKID Card Holder Overseas - the Hong Kong Visa Situation for the Foreign National Spouse
Family Visas,
11 responses
Married to a PHKID Card Holder Overseas - There is quite a lot of confusion surroundi...
19
Apr 2018
How Can I Extend My Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Easily Without Needing To Supply My Financial Performance Details Every Year?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Since the Audit Commission Report Number 66 published in April of 2016, Hong Kong ent...
17
Apr 2018
Divorced? How Can You Prove That You Have Lawful Custody of Minor Children if You Wish to Bring Them to Hong Kong to Live With You?
Family Visas,
No responses
In a blended family situation, the question often arises about how to secure Hong Kon...
16
Apr 2018
The Experience of Being Denied Entry As A Visitor to Hong Kong
Musing,
2 responses
The experience of being denied entry as a visitor to Hong Kong... Got this email i...
9
Apr 2018
I Am Married to a PRC National and a Permanent Resident Here So How Can We Live Together in Hong Kong?
Family Visas,
2 responses
What impact does being a Hong Kong permanent resident have on being married to a PRC ...
20
Mar 2018
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 10 - D-I-Y Application
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
10
Mar 2018
How Can I Manage the Collection of My Approved Visa Label if I Have No Fixed Address Before Arriving in Hong Kong? (TEMPLATE INCLUDED)
Employment Visas,
20 responses
Easy, yet an important question this one - all about visa label collection once your ...
6
Mar 2018
The Vexed Question of Hong Kong Visas for Chinese National Spouses Resident on the Mainland
Family Visas,
2 responses
Hong Kong visas for Chinese national spouses cannot be directly sponsored by their Pe...
12
Feb 2018
Is it Legal for Company B to Hire Me Away from Company A (Assuming No Local Can Fill the Vacancy) & Apply For a New Hong Kong Work Visa Before the First Expires?
Employment Visas,
No responses
New Hong Kong work visa? This question has a straightforward answer which has been ad...
3
Feb 2018
Will I Still Qualify for the Right of Abode if I Worked Temporarily in Macau Yet Lived in Hong Kong for the Full 7 Years?
Long Stay & PR,
17 responses
I may be the middle of my NYC break but immigration stops for no man! Just befor...
1
Feb 2018
Do You Need to Leave Hong Kong to 'Activate' Your Recently Secured Employment Visa Extension?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
The answer to this question seemed so obvious to me before, but now it has been asked...
26
Jan 2018
What Visa Options Exist For A Trailing Girlfriend Where There is No Possibility of a Hong Kong Defacto Spouse Visa?
Family Visas,
No responses
The pickings are slim where there is no possibility of a Hong Kong defacto spouse vis...
12
Jan 2018
Hong Kong Visitor Visa - Can My 2 Week Visitor Visa Wife 'Piggy Back' on My 90 Day Visitor Visa Nationality To Get The Same Limit of Stay As Me?
Visitor Visas,
No responses
Does it help being a 90 day Hong Kong visitor visa national if your spouse is a 14 da...
27
Dec 2017
Do You Need to Have Been Physically Present in Hong Kong for a Full Seven Years (i.e 2555 Days All Told) in Order to Qualify for Hong Kong Permanent Residency?
Long Stay & PR,
130 responses
Sometimes even the big name publications can get their facts (and law) wrong... do yo...
18
Dec 2017
How to Change From a Hong Kong Dependant Visa to a Hong Kong Employment Visa (Whiteboard Animation)
Employment Visas,
2 responses
How to change from a Hong Kong dependant visa to a Hong Kong employment visa from 39,...
13
Dec 2017
Do You Need a Visa to Operate a Business in Hong Kong if You Are Not Yet Resident Here?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
Great question today with a simple answer and an opportunity to shed some more light ...
11
Dec 2017
How To Qualify For a Hong Kong Work Visa Under the Admission Scheme For Mainland Talents & Professionals- From 39,000 Feet (Whiteboard Animation)
Sherpa,
No responses
How to qualify for a Hong Kong work visa under the Admission Scheme For Mainland Tale...
6
Nov 2017
Can You Work For a Single Client as a Pseudo-Employee Whilst Holding a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
If you are granted a Hong Kong investment visa, does this allow you to (essentially) ...
2
Nov 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 9 - Economic Sector Advantages
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
29
Oct 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 8 - Creating Local Jobs
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
27
Oct 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 7 - A Properly Set Up Office
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
25
Oct 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 6 - Have You Got Enough $$?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
13
Oct 2017
Telecommuting From a Job in China AFTER a Hong Kong Employment Visa Refusal...?
Employment Visas,
No responses
What's the situation if you've been refused an employment visa in Hong Kong and your ...
26
Sep 2017
FINALLY: Common Sense and Equality Prevails for Same Sex Partners in Hong Kong
Family Visas,
No responses
And it's about time! THE JUDGEMENT Haven't read the judgement yet but pleased wit...
24
Sep 2017
Why Most Content Marketing Is BS & How You Can Be Successful Using "Content" As A Business Strategy (PLUS VIDEO CHA CHA STUDIO TIME - 100% FREE!)
Musing,
No responses
I am giving a presentation on Thursday September 28 (this week) at Campfire Creative ...
31
Aug 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 5 - 3 Crucial Elements for Approval
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
17
Aug 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 4 - How Do You Make A Substantial Contribution?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
29
Jul 2017
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - July, 2017
Musing,
No responses
Finally trapped at Broadcast Drive to catch up with Maestro Phil Whelan over at RTHK...
12
Jul 2017
How to Establish Your Bona Fides as a Non-Business Frequent Visitor to Hong Kong
Visitor Visas,
8 responses
If ever there was a situation where a person can be said to be a 'bona fide visitor' ...
26
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 3 - Are You an Employee or an Investor?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
22
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 2 - Do You Actually Have A Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
18
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 1 - Understand Policy
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
16
Jun 2017
What Can You Do to Get a Longer Period of Stay if the Hong Kong Visitor Visa Granted at CLK Airport Doesn't Meet Your Needs?
Family Visas,
3 responses
Hong Kong visitor visa? Whilst Hong Kong affords very generous visitor-visa-upon arri...
6
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - The Start Up Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
3
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Must Have Resources
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
16
May 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - How We Got Here
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
14
May 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Introduction
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
8
May 2017
Last 5 Years - the Top 10 Resources of the Hong Kong Visa Geeza Website & the Size of Our Tribe!
Employment Visas,
No responses
It has been 5 years since we launched the Hong Kong Visa Geeza website. Thought I wou...
28
Apr 2017
Can I Get a Hong Kong Dependant Visa for My Same Sex Partner Now That We Are Legally Married?
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong dependant visa for my same sex partner? How is a legal marriage between ...
18
Apr 2017
Can I Actually Submit a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Application Via the Extension of Stay Process These Days?
Family Visas,
3 responses
Hong Kong same sex partner visa application - changes as to how ImmD consider extensi...
13
Apr 2017
Moving to Hong Kong? The Challenge of Schools For Your Kids!
Family Visas,
No responses
Moving to Hong Kong The Challenge of Schools For Your Kids - are you moving to Hong K...
3
Apr 2017
Hong Kong Schools For Your Kids - Applicable Visas - Questions Answered
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong schools for your kids - applicable visas - questions answered. [youtube_...
27
Mar 2017
Hong Kong Schools For Your Kids - Applicable Visas - Student Visa Under Informal Guardianship
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong schools for your kids - applicable visas - student visa [youtube_sc url=...
24
Mar 2017
Hong Kong Schools For Your Kids - Applicable Visas - Defacto Spouses
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong schools for your kids - applicable visas - defacto spouses [youtube_sc u...
22
Mar 2017
Hong Kong Schools For Your Kids - Applicable Visas - Gay Partners
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong schools for your kids - applicable visas - gay partners. [youtube_sc url...
20
Mar 2017
Hong Kong Schools For Your Kids - Applicable Visas - The Dependant Visa
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong schools for your kids - applicable visas - the dependant visa. [youtube_...
18
Mar 2017
Hong Kong Schools For Your Kids - Applicable Visas - Introduction
Family Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong schools for your kids - applicable visas. [youtube_sc url="https://www.y...
12
Mar 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Getting Started
Musing,
8 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
11
Mar 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - D-I-Y Visa - 100% Free!
Musing,
4 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
26
Feb 2017
I'm a British National Accompanying My Girlfriend Who's Transferring to Hong Kong to Work for 2 Years - What Kind of Visa Can I Get to Join Her?
Special Programmes,
No responses
Frequent visitors to Hong Kong need to have bona fide reasons for coming here as ofte...
23
Feb 2017
Can the Employer Sponsoring a Gay Employee's Hong Kong Employment Visa Assist in Any Way in a Visa Application For an Accompanying Life-Partner?
Family Visas,
3 responses
With the prolonged visitor visa being a less than satisfactory yet ultimately practic...
16
Feb 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Family Visas
Family Visas,
4 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
13
Feb 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Visas For Very Smart People
Musing,
5 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
3
Feb 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Visas For Interns & Trainees
Employment Visas,
7 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
31
Jan 2017
How Important Are Photographs When Documenting Relationship Bona Fides in a Same Sex Partner Visa Application for Hong Kong?
Family Visas,
5 responses
It's quite rare in most types of family visa applications that a single supporting do...
23
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - The Study-then-Work Visa
Employment Visas,
6 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
16
Jan 2017
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Audit Commission Report Number 66
Musing,
7 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
14
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - The So-Called Startup Visa
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
5
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Work For Yourself Or Someone Else?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
2
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Hong Kong Visas That Allow You To Work
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
1
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Dealing With the 2 Week Visa Problem
Musing,
9 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
27
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Your Questions Answered
Musing,
1 response
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
21
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Upgrade of ImmD Systems
Musing,
3 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
19
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Collection of Relevant Data
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
18
Dec 2016
Pre-Arrival Registration For Indian Nationals - Video, Guidebook & Process
Feature Article,
No responses
The following content is provided by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The Pre-a...
17
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Breach of CIES Rules
Musing,
4 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
15
Dec 2016
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - December, 2016
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been a few months since I got to see Maestro Phil Whelan over at RTHK Radio ...
14
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Investment Visa Processing Times
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
12
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Documentation Authenticity
Employment Visas,
5 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
10
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Talent List For QMAS
Musing,
5 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
8
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Hong Kong Labour Market Testing & Salaries
Employment Visas,
6 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
6
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - GEP & ASMTP Processing Times
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
3
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Introduction
Musing,
8 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
1
Dec 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Starting Out
Musing,
5 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
26
Nov 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Resources, Resources, Resources
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
22
Nov 2016
The Nuts & Bolts of Growing a Business in Hong Kong - Visas to Consider
Employment Visas,
No responses
On September 29, 2016 at PaperclipHK, Fresh Accounting (Paul Gardner), Talenox (Gordo...
20
Nov 2016
Moving Your Family to Hong Kong? The Challenge of Visas & Schools For Your Kids - WYND - Thursday November 24, 2016 @ 7 pm
Family Visas,
No responses
On Thursday, November 24 (7-9 pm) I will be giving a free talk with Ruth Benny of T...
13
Nov 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Visas For Accompanying Loved Ones
Family Visas,
4 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
11
Oct 2016
Legal Opinion & ImmD Position On the State of Hong Kong Immigration Law For People Who's Dependant Visas Are Expiring But Who's Marriage Has Irretrievably Broken Down
Family Visas,
No responses
This material is five years old presently but does set out in detail the legal proble...
4
Oct 2016
What Do The Immigration Department Say About Permitted Activity as a Visitor to Hong Kong?
Musing,
No responses
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong recently enquired of ImmD this very ques...
17
Sep 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Top Notch Talent (QMAS) Visa
Musing,
4 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
27
Aug 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Working Holiday Visa
Musing,
6 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
25
Aug 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Hong Kong Intern Visa & Training Visa
Employment Visas,
6 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
19
Aug 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Work Visa For Mainlanders
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
13
Aug 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Study-then-Work Visa (Work Visa Under IANG)
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
27
Jul 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - The Entrepreneur & Startup Visas
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
24
Jul 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - The Employment Visa
Employment Visas,
5 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
21
Jul 2016
Alex Barnes - 3 Months After Joining the Hong Kong Visa Centre ...
Musing,
No responses
In April this year my talented young filmaker nephew Alex Barnes joined the Hong Kong...
15
Jul 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Visas Allowing Work
Employment Visas,
10 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
4
Jul 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - D-I-Y Applications
Employment Visas,
1 response
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
30
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - The Entrepreneur Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
27
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - The Dependant Visa
Family Visas,
1 response
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
23
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - The Top Notch Talent Visa
Musing,
3 responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
15
Jun 2016
Battening Down The Hatches - WHY THE HONG KONG IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT ARE ABOUT TO GET REALLY TOUGH On Visa Applicants
Employment Visas,
1 response
Hong Kong Audit Commission Report 66 - If you work in the field of Hong Kong immigrat...
14
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - The Study-then-Work Visa
Musing,
3 responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
12
Jun 2016
Generosity As a Business Model: Business Talents Network, Yorkshire Pudding & The Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Musing,
No responses
On March 1, 2016 I was asked to give a presentation 'on anything' at a Business Talen...
11
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - The Working Holiday Visa
Musing,
3 responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
7
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - You ALWAYS Need a Visa To Work in Hong Kong
Employment Visas,
6 responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
5
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - Introduction
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
31
May 2016
Russian Club Talk - Hong Kong Residence Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Presentation For Download
Musing,
No responses
Last night I gave a talk at the Russian Club in Hong Kong. Here is my presentation an...
13
May 2016
Fame At Last... the Hong Kong Visa Centre as a Classic Seth Godin Case Study!
Employment Visas,
6 responses
I have 4 intellectual heroes - one of whom is Seth Godin. Image Credit: TED &nb...
8
May 2016
Visa Geeza Interviews... Chris Schrader, Co-Founder, The Graduate Ltd
Visa Geeza TV,
1 response
The Visa Geeza Interviews are a series of 250 interviews of Hong Kong entrepreneurs u...
6
May 2016
QOTW: Do I Need to be Physically Present in Hong Kong When My Father Extends His Dependant Visa?
Family Visas,
1 response
My father extends his dependant visa: do you need to be physically present in Hong Ko...
30
Apr 2016
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - April, 2016
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been a few weeks since I got to see da mane mann Phil Whelan over at RTHK Ra...
25
Apr 2016
Cyberport Immigration Talk: Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts (With Dragon Law!)
Employment Visas,
7 responses
Cyberport Immigration Talk: On Thursday this week (April 28) at Cyberport, I am givin...
22
Apr 2016
Audit Commission Recommends Operational Changes at ImmD - April 2016
Musing,
No responses
The Hong Kong Director of Audit issued Audit Commission Report Number 66 on the 5th...
21
Apr 2016
Talk at Wynd - 10 Steps To A Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application
Investment Visas,
No responses
I gave a talk entitled 10 Steps To A Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Applicati...
17
Apr 2016
Ladies & Gentlemen - Please Meet Alex Barnes...
Musing,
1 response
I am hugely privileged to have a talented young filmaker as a nephew. Last week, A...
13
Apr 2016
How To Create A Never Ending Stream of Customers By Building A Monopoly
Musing,
No responses
Towards the end of last year I was asked to talk about "marketing" at Entrepreneur Co...
8
Apr 2016
Why Internet Forums Are A Cr@p Source of Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Advice
Employment Visas,
35 responses
Hong Kong visa forums? [youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPS_NPrXqg...
4
Apr 2016
Can You Improve Your Chances of a Successful Hong Kong Work Visa Application By Contriving an Interim Intercompany Transferee Scenario?
Employment Visas,
No responses
On December 8, 2015, I was a guest of Startup Grind Hong Kong. . . [youtube_sc ...
28
Mar 2016
Stephen, How Did It Happen That You Became a Hong Kong Visa Expert?
Musing,
No responses
On December 8, 2015, I was a guest of Startup Grind Hong Kong. . . [youtube_sc ...
23
Mar 2016
QOTW: Will My Current Lack of Employment Under an IANG Visa Have Any Impact On My Application for the Verification of Permanent Identity Card?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
What is the impact on your eligibility for the right of abode if you hold an IANG vis...
21
Mar 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - D-I-Y Without Paying For Any Professional Help
Investment Visas,
1 response
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
14
Mar 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Improving Your Chances of Success
Investment Visas,
2 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
8
Mar 2016
So, Stephen, What's Your 'Relationship' Like With the Hong Kong Immigration Department?
Musing,
No responses
On December 8, 2015, I was a guest of Startup Grind Hong Kong. . . [youtube_sc ...
5
Mar 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Passing the Approvability Test
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
2
Mar 2016
How To Extend the Exit-Entry Permit Endorsement for a Chinese National Temporary Resident of Hong Kong
Employment Visas,
2 responses
I recently received an email from a client who's wife is Chinese (PRC passport holder...
27
Feb 2016
QOTW: Will My Hong Kong Work Visa Change of Employer be Denied If My Fixed Compensation is Significantly Less Than in My Current Role?
Employment Visas,
No responses
What happens to your Hong Kong work visa change of employer application if your new j...
21
Feb 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - The Question of Money
Investment Visas,
5 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
31
Jan 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Startup vs. Entrepreneur?
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
28
Jan 2016
Why Dieudonné M’Bala M’Bala Was Denied Entry Into Hong Kong Today
Musing,
No responses
In the next 24 hours, you'll hear a lot of noise about why this French maverick was d...
24
Jan 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - How Did We Get Here?
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
22
Jan 2016
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - January, 2016
Musing,
No responses
For the first time this year, I got to see Le Monseigneur Whelan over at RTHK Radio 3...
15
Jan 2016
The 7 Things to Tell Your Employer About Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship
60 Second Snapshot,
10 responses
If you have a job offer in hand and now need to secure an employment visa, just how m...
4
Jan 2016
Visa Geeza Speaks… On Content Marketing in Hong Kong… Recommended Infographics Software
Musing,
1 response
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
3
Jan 2016
Visa Geeza Speaks… On Content Marketing in Hong Kong… Content Marketing Formula for Success
Musing,
4 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
31
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks… On Content Marketing in Hong Kong… Mistakes People Make!
Musing,
4 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
30
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks… On Content Marketing in Hong Kong… What's the Best Type of Content?
Musing,
5 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
28
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... What is Content Amplification & How Does it Work?
Musing,
8 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
22
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... What's the Most Popular Type of Content?
Musing,
10 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
19
Dec 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 10 - The Next Few Years
Musing,
1 response
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable yo...
17
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... What Metrics Should You Care About?
Musing,
8 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
15
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... How Often Should You Publish?
Musing,
8 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
14
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... What Are Buyer Personas?
Musing,
6 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
13
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... How Do You Make Money Through Content Marketing?
Musing,
8 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
10
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... What is Content Marketing?
Musing,
10 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
6
Dec 2015
Visa Geeza Speaks... On Content Marketing in Hong Kong... Setting the Scene
Musing,
11 responses
I was recently invited to contribute to a Digimeet event to talk on 'How to get more ...
4
Dec 2015
Can the Sponsor of Your Hong Kong Employment Visa Hold Your Residence to Ransom?
60 Second Snapshot,
3 responses
Many foreign nationals holding Hong Kong work visas labour under the misapprehension ...
1
Dec 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 9 - The Winning It Back Years
Musing,
3 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable yo...
22
Nov 2015
Can You Expect ImmD to Readily Approve a Hong Kong Work Visa Application Just Because the Applicant is a Child of the Owner of the Sponsoring Business?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hong Kong work visa application. What do ImmD make of applications for employment vis...
21
Nov 2015
The Evolution of the Hong Kong Business Investment Visa: How the Now Defunct Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Inevitably Led to the Startup Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
In October 2015, I was invited to give a short presentation at the Canadian Chamber o...
18
Nov 2015
LIFTING THE LID: The Hong Kong Visa Centre Fee Discounting Philosophy
Musing,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
15
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - D-I-Y Without Any Professional Help!
Investment Visas,
1 response
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
13
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Can You Tick the Box?
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
11
Nov 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 8 - The Losing It All Years
Musing,
4 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable yo...
10
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Accompanying Family
Investment Visas,
3 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
8
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - The Catch 22
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
4
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Getting One!
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
2
Nov 2015
Zero to One ... In 4 Minutes
Musing,
No responses
I often talk about building a monopoly. For us, in our small niche, I believe it t...
1
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - The Entrepreneur Visa
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
29
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Job Offer Work Visa
Employment Visas,
5 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
26
Oct 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 7 - Moving to Australia
Musing,
4 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable you ...
24
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - What Can You Do as a Visitor?
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
20
Oct 2015
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - October, 2015
Family Visas,
No responses
Had a good old yarn with Mr Fantastic himself Phil Whelan yesterday at RTHK - we most...
18
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Got A Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
15
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Policy
Investment Visas,
10 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
13
Oct 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 6 - The LL.B Consultancy Years
Musing,
5 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable you ...
11
Oct 2015
LIFTING THE LID: Sharing Memorable Client Moments of the Hong Kong Visa Centre...
Musing,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
10
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Introduction
Investment Visas,
8 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup V...
8
Oct 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Big Question Answered!
Musing,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
6
Oct 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Family Visas
Family Visas,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
28
Sep 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 5 - The Law School Years
Musing,
2 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable you ...
26
Sep 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Investment Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
22
Sep 2015
The Hong Kong Startup Visa: Is It All That It's Cracked Up To Be? - Downloads Available Here
Investment Visas,
11 responses
Tonight, I gave a talk at o Connect in Sheung Wan which discussed the so-called 'Hong...
21
Sep 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 4 - Preparing for Law School
Musing,
3 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable you ...
20
Sep 2015
aJournal Interview - Interesting Questions Answered!
Musing,
No responses
I was interviewed by a new publication a couple of weeks ago. In this aJournal int...
18
Sep 2015
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - September, 2015
Employment Visas,
No responses
Caught up with captain fantastic Phil Whelan over at Broadcast Drive yesterday and ta...
12
Sep 2015
QOTW: My Husband Wants to Leave But I Want to Stay - Can I Remain Behind on My Hong Kong Dependant Visa Indefinitely?
Family Visas,
No responses
So what options are available to Hong Kong dependant visa holding foreign nationals w...
11
Sep 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 3 - Moving to Hong Kong
Musing,
3 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable you ...
8
Sep 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Permitted Activity as a Visitor
Musing,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
3
Sep 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 2 - The Backpacking Years
Musing,
5 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable you ...
2
Sep 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Shenzhen Shuttle
Musing,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
1
Sep 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Policy
Employment Visas,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
31
Aug 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Introduction
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
30
Aug 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza - My Story in 10 Parts - 1 - Childhood & Flee-ing the Nest
Musing,
6 responses
In the connection economy, to show you are authentic, transparent and vulnerable you ...
26
Aug 2015
Can You Leave Hong Kong to Pursue an MBA Overseas & Not Lose Your Continuity of Ordinary Residence if You Intend to Go On to Secure the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Right of abode in Hong Kong - the issues associated with studying overseas whilst, os...
22
Aug 2015
QOTW: What Do ImmD Make of Getting Married Here When Applying for a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?
Family Visas,
No responses
Does a simple trip to 'city hall' solve all your Hong Kong dependant visa problems? ...
19
Aug 2015
Visa Geeza Interviews... Mark Sims, Founder, Go 'N' Live
Visa Geeza TV,
No responses
The Visa Geeza Interviews are a series of 250 interviews of Hong Kong entrepreneurs u...
17
Aug 2015
A Conversation With Eric Ries @ LSE
Musing,
No responses
I recently stumbled across this excellent session with Eric Ries of Lean Startup fa...
15
Aug 2015
Is There a Minimum Annual Residency Requirement to Maintain a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?
Family Visas,
No responses
Can you keep your Hong Kong dependant visa if you no longer live in Hong Kong with yo...
7
Aug 2015
LIFTING THE LID: What Technology Do You Use At the Back End of the Hong Kong Visa Centre?
Musing,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
25
Jul 2015
ROADWORKS IN PROGRESS!
Musing,
1 response
Changes are afoot... You might have noticed strange things going on with our websi...
21
Jul 2015
The Innovator's Dilemma ... in 4 Minutes
Musing,
1 response
This was a key part of my awareness when building the Hong Kong Visa Centre business ...
19
Jul 2015
Got Extra Furnished Office Space to Share in Wanchai?
Musing,
No responses
We're growing... The Hong Kong Visa Centre is growing at a rapid clip and we a...
17
Jul 2015
LIFTING THE LID: The Ideal Client For a Hong Kong Immigration Services Firm
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
15
Jul 2015
QOTW: Any Chance to Visit Hong Kong After Being Convicted of a Serious Offence Overseas?
Visitor Visas,
2 responses
What might ImmD make of such a foreign national seeking to come to visit Hong Kong ag...
1
Jul 2015
Video... Visa Geeza Speaks... Get There First!
Musing,
No responses
Over the last few months I have been invited to speak at various events around town o...
28
Jun 2015
ImmD @ Sixes & Sevens Presently - Longer Case Processing Times Than Usual Being Experienced At This Time
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Longer Case Processing Times - the Enhancement Measures of the Hong Kong Immigration ...
21
Jun 2015
LIFTING THE LID: Why Did We Start the Visa Geeza Interviews?
Musing,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
19
Jun 2015
QOTW: What Happens to Your Hong Kong Dependant Visa if Your Spouse is Made Redundant?
Employment Visas,
No responses
If your spouse loses his (or her!) job what impact does it have on your Hong Kong dep...
13
Jun 2015
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - June, 2015
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been about 10 weeks since I got over to Broadcast Drive to see el maestro Whel...
8
Jun 2015
My Intellectual Heroes... Reading List & Presentations to Watch!
Feature Article,
10 responses
These four gentlemen are my Intellectual Heroes. I have been circulating a rea...
6
Jun 2015
QOTW: Swapping from a Hong Kong Work Visa to an Investment Visa - the Impact on Right of Abode After 7 Years
Employment Visas,
No responses
How does swapping from a Hong Kong work visa to an investment visa impact your eligib...
1
Jun 2015
Why We Are Invested in European Passport
Musing,
No responses
Some of you may know that Martyn and I are invested in a second citizenship brand bas...
31
May 2015
What Visa Options Exist for a Presently Employed Writer to 'Go Solo' Whilst Holding an Employment Visa 'Cruising' to the Right of Abode in Hong Kong in 2018?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Freelance writers always struggle to secure investment visas here... QUESTION ...
21
May 2015
Visa Geeza Interviews... Sarah Kohler, Founder, TwentyBliss
Visa Geeza TV,
No responses
The Visa Geeza Interviews are a series of 250 interviews of Hong Kong entrepreneurs u...
15
May 2015
LIFTING THE LID: What Would It Take For the Hong Kong Visa Centre to 'Fire' a Client?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
13
May 2015
QOTW: Can You Take Up Short Term One-Off Employment in Hong Kong on a Visitor Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
The Hong Kong Immigration Department are interested in regulating activity, not wheth...
10
May 2015
Video... Visa Geeza Speaks... Creating Relationships
Musing,
No responses
Over the last few months I have been invited to speak at various events around town o...
6
May 2015
Hong Kong Immigration Policy | 2015 Enhancement Measures Come Into Effect | What It Means For You
Employment Visas,
No responses
On Monday May 4, the Hong Kong Immigration Department 2015 Enhancement Measures offi...
3
May 2015
11 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - MUST USE Resources
Musing,
1 response
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space, I gave a presentation on how to go about ...
2
May 2015
10 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Extension of Stay
Musing,
3 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space, I gave a presentation on how to go about ...
30
Apr 2015
LIFTING THE LID: How Do You Manage to Keep the Hong Kong Visa Geeza Blog Up-to-Date?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
27
Apr 2015
9 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Managing Change
Musing,
3 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space, I gave a presentation on how to go about ...
23
Apr 2015
QOTW: What Happens if Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Extension Application is Refused by the Immigration Department?
Investment Visas,
No responses
So what happens if, after slogging your way through the Hong Kong investment visa ext...
21
Apr 2015
8 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - How Long Does it Take?
Musing,
3 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space, I gave a presentation on how to go about ...
19
Apr 2015
Visa Geeza Interviews... Nicolas Koehl, Founder, Korialys Asia
VG Front Page,
3 responses
The Visa Geeza Interviews are a series of 250 interviews of Hong Kong entrepreneurs u...
18
Apr 2015
Seth Godin Case Study - Hong Kong Visa Geeza - Inc Magazine...
Employment Visas,
3 responses
Another First, yesterday, when this website and our business model founded upon the i...
13
Apr 2015
7 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Do You Qualify?
Musing,
1 response
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space, I gave a presentation on how to go about ...
12
Apr 2015
Visa Geeza Interviews... Daniel Cowen, Co-Founder, WobbleWorks
Visa Geeza TV,
2 responses
The Visa Geeza Interviews are a series of 250 interviews of Hong Kong entrepreneurs u...
10
Apr 2015
QOTW: Can You Stay As a Visitor While Processing a Hong Kong Work Visa Application?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Lots of visa gossip and rumours in Hong Kong and we can safely add the following ques...
8
Apr 2015
6 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Slippers & Pipe
Musing,
2 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space, I gave a presentation on how to go about ...
6
Apr 2015
5 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Consolation Prize
Musing,
4 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space, I gave a presentation on how to go about ...
3
Apr 2015
LIFTING THE LID: How Does It Work With Josephine Lau, Centre O Connect & The Hong Kong Visa Centre?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
2
Apr 2015
4 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - The Core Problem
Musing,
2 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space in Hong Kong I gave a presentation on how t...
31
Mar 2015
3 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - The Anchor
Musing,
2 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space in Hong Kong I gave a presentation on how t...
30
Mar 2015
Hong Kong Chef Visas - Managing the Two Week Rule & Applying For a Change of Employer
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Hong Kong chef visas - special rules apply... As a 'special category' occupati...
28
Mar 2015
2 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Order of Business
Musing,
3 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space in Hong Kong I gave a presentation on how t...
26
Mar 2015
1 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Introduction
Musing,
4 responses
On March 5, 2015 at WYND co-working space in Hong Kong I gave a presentation on how t...
24
Mar 2015
Our Publishing Activities... Visa Geeza Speaks... One Person Is Enough!
Musing,
1 response
Over the last few months I have been invited to speak at various events around town o...
23
Mar 2015
QOTW: Do Stepchildren Qualify for a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?
Family Visas,
No responses
Modern families throw up all manner of interesting Hong Kong dependant visa challange...
21
Mar 2015
LIFTING THE LID - The Nature of The Hong Kong Visa Centre Clientele
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
17
Mar 2015
8 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Trying Again
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong...
16
Mar 2015
7 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Why Cases Get Denied
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong...
15
Mar 2015
LIFTING THE LID - The Role of Video Cha Cha in Our Free Hong Kong Immigration Content Development Activities
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
14
Mar 2015
QOTW: Do You Need an Employment Visa to Deliver a Short Term Training Programme in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
No responses
If you're being sent to Hong Kong by your overseas employer to deliver a short term t...
13
Mar 2015
6 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Accompanying Family
Employment Visas,
1 response
On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong...
12
Mar 2015
LIFTING THE LID - The Nature of Our Competition in the Hong Kong Immigration Services Market
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
11
Mar 2015
5 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - The 3 Applicant Scenarios
Employment Visas,
1 response
On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong...
9
Mar 2015
4 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Are You a Professional?
Employment Visas,
1 response
On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong...
8
Mar 2015
3 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - The Test for Visa Approval
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong...
7
Mar 2015
Why I Love Dragonlaw
Musing,
No responses
Daniel Walker and the guys at Dragonlaw are the real deal. A triumvirate of lawyers, ...
6
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Earthquake or Tremor?
Employment Visas,
No responses
On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immi...
5
Mar 2015
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - March, 2015
Employment Visas,
No responses
Got to see Uncle Phil at RTHK again yesterday... You can listen to our complet...
4
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Business Investment Visa Shake Up
Investment Visas,
No responses
Business investment visa shake up! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centre...
3
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Big Earners Do Well
Employment Visas,
1 response
On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immi...
2
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Extra QMAS Points for the Brightest of the Bright
Musing,
1 response
Extra QMAS points up for grabs to the Brightest of the Bright! On February 10, 201...
1
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Upgraded Hong Kong Visa Limit of Stay
Employment Visas,
No responses
Upgraded Hong Kong visa limit of stay! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.c...
28
Feb 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - New ASSG Visa for A-B-Cs
Musing,
No responses
New ASSG Visa for A-B-Cs! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on ...
27
Feb 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - How Most Mainlanders Screwed Up Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Investment Visas,
1 response
Those Mainlanders! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my inte...
26
Feb 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Capital No Longer Required - Why Was the CIES Suspended ?
Investment Visas,
No responses
CIES suspended! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpr...
23
Feb 2015
2 - How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - Need For a Job Offer
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong...
20
Feb 2015
Can You Keep Your Hong Kong Employment Visa if You Are Being Transferred to Live & Work in China?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Can you live in China yet remain a HK resident with a valid Hong Kong employment visa...
19
Feb 2015
Kung Hei Fat Choy 2015!
Musing,
No responses
The last 12 months have been amazing for us here at the Hong Kong Visa ...
17
Feb 2015
QOTW: How Are Mainland Applicants for Visas Issued Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy Treated Differently From Other Foreign Nationals?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy, what's the procedural difference if yo...
16
Feb 2015
LIFTING THE LID - What's it Like Operating the Hong Kong Visa Centre as a Virtual Business?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
14
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 14 - D-I-Y Resources
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
11
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 13 - Trying Again... (Sigh)
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
10
Feb 2015
More On the Hong Kong Visa Centre Business Model... Visa Geeza Speaks... Strategy
Visa Geeza TV,
No responses
Over the last few months I have been invited to speak at various events around town o...
9
Feb 2015
If You Are Waiting For Me to Answer a Question these Last Few Days Please Read This
Uncategorized,
No responses
I have had a system crash where I lost your question details. If you have been waitin...
7
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 12 - Why Cases Get Denied
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
6
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 11 - Your Loved Ones
Family Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
4
Feb 2015
QOTW: What Impact Does Time Spent Working Abroad Have On Your Eligibility For PR in Hong Kong
Employment Visas,
No responses
Pleased to have an opportunity to once again address this question which comes up qui...
1
Feb 2015
LIFTING THE LID - How Important Are Word of Mouth Referrals to the Hong Kong Visa Centre?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
29
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 10 - The Catch 22
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
27
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 9 - How Much Cash is Required?
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
26
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 8 - Approvability Test
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
24
Jan 2015
Hong Kong Immigration Policy Changes - Discussion on RTHK Radio 3 - January 2015
Employment Visas,
No responses
The timing for my most recent visit to see Phil Whelan on Morning Brew was opportune ...
23
Jan 2015
2015 Immigration Policy Changes - the Inevitable Suspension of the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Investment Visas,
1 response
Long past its sell-by date and way beyond the ken of its originally intended constitu...
22
Jan 2015
2015 Immigration Policy Changes - Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents (ASSG)
Musing,
No responses
In an initative to make life easier for the foreign born offspring of Chinese permane...
21
Jan 2015
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Enhancement Measures 2015 - What's Up?
Musing,
No responses
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Enhancement Measures announced by the Chief Exe...
20
Jan 2015
2015 Immigration Enhancement Measures Applicable to the Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa (Business Investment Visa)
Investment Visas,
9 responses
The Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa and the Startup visa comes into being (of sorts). ...
19
Jan 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Enhancement Measures Applicable to the Employment Visa and Visas Issued Under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents & Professionals
Employment Visas,
6 responses
In his recent Policy Address, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, CY Leung announced th...
17
Jan 2015
Hong Kong Immigration Policy Changes 2015 - Security Bureau Report to Legco - Rationale for the New Measures
Musing,
4 responses
More information on the Hong Kong Immigration Policy Changes 2015 front is startin...
16
Jan 2015
Hong Kong Immigration Policy Changes - Enhancement Measures to Make Things a Bit Easier
Employment Visas,
No responses
Now that the dust has settled on the news of the suspension of the Capital Investment...
14
Jan 2015
Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Suspended - Business Investment Visa Gets a Boost!
Investment Visas,
2 responses
CY Leung in his policy address today announced the suspension of the Capital Investme...
13
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 7 - The Visa Itself
Investment Visas,
1 response
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
11
Jan 2015
Sneak Peak: The Power of Free - A Revolutionary Business Model
Musing,
9 responses
I know that quite a few members of my tribe have been getting out to the Power of Fre...
6
Jan 2015
Hong Kong Visa Geeza Website Caught Up in a Zero Day Word Press Exploit - More Than 100,000 Websites Affected
Musing,
1 response
It's been a crazy couple of weeks over the holidays and the video below explains why ...
25
Dec 2014
Merry Xmas - Let's Not Forget Those Going Hungry Today (& Every Day)
Musing,
No responses
Jason & Janice of the Sizzle & Fry Show have raised money for Foodlink this...
14
Dec 2014
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 3 - Do You Have a Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
2 responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
11
Dec 2014
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 2 - Policy
Investment Visas,
3 responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
6
Dec 2014
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 1 - Introduction
Investment Visas,
2 responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
5
Dec 2014
A Superb Example of Highly Engaging Satirical Content Marketing...
Musing,
1 response
I can only aspire to produce content like this... [youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be...
28
Nov 2014
The Sorry Saga of Hong Kong Employment Visas for the Food & Beverage Industry Here
Employment Visas,
No responses
I was delighted to be invited onto the Sizzle & Fry show with Jason and Janice re...
25
Nov 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Questions & Answers
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
23
Nov 2014
Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa (Business Investment) - A Practical Guide
Investment Visas,
No responses
The Hong Kong entrepreneur visa (business investment) is arguably the most challengi...
18
Nov 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – So Your Application Was Refused?
Musing,
5 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
6
Nov 2014
ROADWORKS UPDATE...
Musing,
No responses
It's all coming together... So, it's been 5 full days since we started building th...
2
Nov 2014
Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Right of Abode in Hong Kong
Long Stay & PR,
8 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
30
Oct 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - October 2014
Employment Visas,
No responses
Phil wanted to talk about Hong Kong visas for Freelancers on RTHK Radio 3 yesterda...
27
Oct 2014
A Brief Overview of the Hong Kong Supplementary Labour Scheme (Importation of Labour)
Musing,
6 responses
Importation of Labour has long been a mainstay of certain facets of Hong Kong's econo...
19
Oct 2014
The Power of Free... What Josh Steimle Says About Video Cha Cha
Musing,
2 responses
On Thursday this week, I'm giving the first of seven talks on the Power of Free at th...
18
Oct 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – The HKD10 Million Capital Investment Visa
Musing,
7 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
17
Oct 2014
The Hong Kong Employment Visa In Detail - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Employment Visas,
No responses
Everything you wanted to know about the Hong Kong Employment Visa - but were afraid ...
11
Oct 2014
Do Children / Minors Receive the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the Same Time as their Parents?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
On May 29, 2014 I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kon...
6
Oct 2014
Hong Kong Visas for Same Sex Partners - A Practical Guide
Musing,
No responses
This video sets out the practicalities for same sex partners in securing the permissi...
1
Oct 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Family Visas
Family Visas,
8 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
27
Sep 2014
Free - A Revolutionary Business Model... Visa Geeza Speaks... Built In
Musing,
No responses
If lifelong learning is good enough for Charlie Munger, then it's good enough for me....
25
Sep 2014
Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Are There Any Nationalities Who Do Not Qualify?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
On May 29, 2014 I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kon...
23
Sep 2014
Hong Kong Visas - Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates - A Practical Guide
Employment Visas,
2 responses
The Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates offers an assured pathway throug...
20
Sep 2014
The Visa Geeza Interviews, A Call For Entrepreneurs to Get in Touch
Feature Article,
5 responses
I have lived in Hong Kong for 27 years now. [youtube_sc url="https://www.youtube.com...
17
Sep 2014
And Now For Something Completely Different... Visa Geeza Speaks... Beginnings
Musing,
4 responses
As you may well be aware, it has been more than three years now since Martyn and I la...
14
Sep 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Employment Visas
Employment Visas,
8 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
13
Sep 2014
Why is the Right of Abode in Hong Kong Much Better than 'Mere' Unconditional Stay?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
On May 29, 2014 I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kon...
6
Sep 2014
Applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa Under the Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme
Employment Visas,
No responses
The Admission of Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme provides an immigration ...
5
Sep 2014
The Hong Kong Visa Centre Sizzle's and Fry's With Jason & Janice - All For a Great Cause!
Musing,
3 responses
Martyn and I are truly proud to be associated with Empire Media's new web TV show, Si...
2
Sep 2014
QOTW: Swapping to a Hong Kong Employment Visa from a Working Holiday Visa - Possible?
Employment Visas,
No responses
The Working Holiday Visa is an excellent addition to the options young people of ...
30
Aug 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - August 2014
Investment Visas,
2 responses
Phil took me off the path of immigration on RTHK Radio 3 earlier this week and got...
26
Aug 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Visas For Entrepreneurs
Investment Visas,
8 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
24
Aug 2014
QOTW: Can I Easily Swap Back to a Hong Kong Investment Visa from an Employment Visa Once Again?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Entrepreneur to employee and then back to being an entrepreneur again - what will...
22
Aug 2014
Right of Abode - Can You Leave Hong Kong For More Than 3 Months For Any Reason Other Than Work Without Breaking Your Continuous Ordinary Residence Here?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
On May 29, 2014 I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kon...
20
Aug 2014
Visas for Accompanying [Legal] Dependants - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Family Visas,
No responses
Here is the lowdown on dependant visas for certain types of family members seeking re...
18
Aug 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
Musing,
8 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an overv...
16
Aug 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly - Introduction
Musing,
8 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an overv...
6
Aug 2014
If You No Longer Work for Your Sponsoring Employer What Impact Will This Have on Your Hong Kong Right of Abode Application?
Employment Visas,
No responses
On May 29, 2014 I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kon...
3
Aug 2014
Appealing a Hong Kong Visa Refusal - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Musing,
No responses
What can you do if your residence visa application for Hong Kong has been denied? ...
1
Aug 2014
QOTW: Can a Gay Married Couple Get a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?
Family Visas,
No responses
You'd think so, right? Alas... [youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/_pfljvknoQs"] Q...
29
Jul 2014
My Daughter Will be Going Overseas for University - Will This Impact Her Eligibility for Permanent Residence in Hong Kong?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
On May 29, 2014 I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kon...
28
Jul 2014
Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Musing,
No responses
If you have at least HKD10 million and are attracted to a life in Hong Kong, then the...
24
Jul 2014
Global From Asia Video PodCast: More on the Recent Toughening Up By ImmD on Hong Kong Investment Visa Applications
Investment Visas,
4 responses
A couple of weeks ago, Michael Michelini interviewed me for his Global From Asia PodC...
21
Jul 2014
UPDATE! All Hong Kong Business Investment Visas Now Routinely Subject to Business Review
Investment Visas,
4 responses
An occasional, important update from the Hong Kong Visa Centre... [youtube_sc url...
19
Jul 2014
QOTW: Can I Still Work if My Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension is Under Processing But My Previous Limit of Stay Has Expired?
Employment Visas,
No responses
What's the story if you hold an employment visa which has expired and your extensio...
17
Jul 2014
Hong Kong Permanent Residency - Does Being Out of Work for 12 Months on a 3 Year Working Visa Cause a Problem For the 7 Years' Continuous Stay?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
On May 29, 2014 I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong...
15
Jul 2014
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk)
Long Stay & PR,
12 responses
On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk on How to Apply for the Right of...
13
Jul 2014
Hong Kong Defacto Spouse Visa - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Family Visas,
2 responses
If you and your defacto spouse life partner (heterosexual couple) are thinking about ...
8
Jul 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - July 2014
Employment Visas,
No responses
Back to see el-Maestro Whelan at RTHK Radio 3 yesterday - in the stinking hot showe...
7
Jul 2014
UPDATE! If You Are Applying For a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa You Must See This!
Investment Visas,
6 responses
An occasional important update from the Hong Kong Visa Centre [youtube_sc url="htt...
3
Jul 2014
Interview: Do You Think the Special Hong Kong Visa Programmes Designed for Mainland Residents are as Attractive Now as They Were When First Introduced?
Musing,
10 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
1
Jul 2014
Hong Kong Training Visas - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Employment Visas,
3 responses
If you're thinking about making an application for a Hong Kong Training Visa, you ma...
28
Jun 2014
QOTW: Do You Need to Have a Job in Hong Kong to Be Able to Sponsor a Dependant Visa for Your New Spouse?
Employment Visas,
No responses
If you hold an employment visa and are between jobs what impact would this have on be...
26
Jun 2014
Extending Your Visitor Visa – Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Musing,
No responses
Every wondered how to go about applying to extend your Hong Kong visitor visa down...
23
Jun 2014
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk) - Part 7 of 7 - Keeping It & Losing It!
Long Stay & PR,
3 responses
On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk on How to Apply for the Right of...
21
Jun 2014
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk) - Part 6 of 7 - Paperwork & Process
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk on How to Apply for the Right of...
19
Jun 2014
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk) - Part 5 of 7 - Settlement & Only Place of Permanent Residence
Long Stay & PR,
3 responses
On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk on How to Apply for the Right of...
18
Jun 2014
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk) - Part 4 of 7 - Maintaining & Breaking Your Continuity of Residence
Long Stay & PR,
8 responses
On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk on How to Apply for the Right of...
15
Jun 2014
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Tips on How to Apply For a Hong Kong Visa - Public Talk @ WYND on June 17, 2014 From 7 ~ 8 pm
Musing,
No responses
Not everyone needs a business investment visa to start your own business in Hong Kong...
13
Jun 2014
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk) - Part 3 of 7 - Ordinarily Resident?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk on How to Apply for the Right of...
11
Jun 2014
How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong (American Club Talk) - Part 2 of 7 - Do You Qualify?
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
On May 29, 2014 The Henley Group sponsored a talk on How to Apply for the Right of...
7
Jun 2014
Applying for a Hong Kong Travel Pass - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Musing,
3 responses
Everything you need to know about the Hong Kong Travel Pass. [youtube_sc url="ht...
5
Jun 2014
QOTW: Can I Get PR in Hong Kong if My Child Was Born There And He Has Right of Abode by Birth?
Family Visas,
No responses
Does Hong Kong permanent residency accrue automatically to parents of children born w...
3
Jun 2014
How to Extend a Hong Kong Prolonged Visitor Visa for a Defacto Spouse or Same Sex Partner
Family Visas,
2 responses
I am really grateful to a client of mine whom we assisted in securing a prolonged vis...
1
Jun 2014
Applying for a Hong Kong Visitor Visa - Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Musing,
1 response
Everything you need to know about the Hong Kong Visitor visa. [youtube_sc url="htt...
28
May 2014
Investment Visas, the Catch 22, Multi-Level Marketing & What the Hong Kong Immigration Department Do Instead of Saying NO!
Investment Visas,
No responses
This is another snippet from the 'teaching the lawyers' presentation I gave in March ...
24
May 2014
QOTW: How Easy (or Hard) Is It to Swap From a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa to a Full Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
The working holiday visa and the Hong Kong employment visa are 2 completely diffe...
23
May 2014
InvestHK Israel Roadshow Comes to End With Some Amazing Israeli Tech Businesses On Their Way to Hong Kong
Investment Visas,
No responses
The InvestHK Israel Roadshow came to an end yesterday... I have just had the most ...
23
May 2014
Why I Hate the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (& You Should Too)
Musing,
116 responses
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme sucks. It really does. Granted, for thos...
18
May 2014
InvestHK Israel Roadshow - the Hong Kong Visa Geeza Does It Tough!
Investment Visas,
No responses
It's a tough life helping to promote inward investment to Hong Kong, but someone has ...
15
May 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - May 2014
Family Visas,
1 response
Quick visit to see uncle Phil at RTHK Radio 3 yesterday before I head off to Israel o...
12
May 2014
How Easy / Practical Is It to Swap Between a Prolonged Visitor Visa & Student Visa (or Employment Visa) in Hong Kong?
Family Visas,
No responses
Same sex partners, married or otherwise, are just not treated equally when it com...
11
May 2014
How Does An American Get Citizenship in China?
Musing,
3 responses
Sometimes I get the strangest emails... Work is drying up here in the United State...
6
May 2014
Startup Grind - Intrepid Entrepreneur Jong Lee Shares His Wisdom On Doing Business in Hong Kong
Investment Visas,
No responses
My 'other' business Video Cha Cha proudly sponsors Startup Grind here in Hong Kong. ...
2
May 2014
Top Secret! If You Really Want to Know How the Hong Kong Visa Centre Business Model Works, Here It Is, All Laid Out!
Musing,
8 responses
This work of Rand Fishkin of Moz.com is seminal. Martyn and I knew this stuff ...
1
May 2014
QOTW: Can You Get PR in Hong Kong if You Have Actually Been Living & Working in China?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
How does time spent living and working in China impact on your eligibility for th...
26
Apr 2014
From Eel Farms to Chicken Sexing - All In a Day's Work for the Hong Kong Visa Geeza!
Case Study,
2 responses
Last month I delivered a CPD Course on Business Immigration to Hong Kong. [youtube...
23
Apr 2014
Sneak Peek: Footage of Me Practicing My TV Presenter Technique at Pinewood Studios Last Week
Musing,
No responses
This was a script I wrote for an autocue talk-to-camera piece. [youtube_sc url="ht...
18
Apr 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - April 2014
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Back with Mr Whelan at RTHK Radio 3 yesterday... Phil and I had a good old chat ab...
16
Apr 2014
The Hong Kong Immigration Department Really Are Getting Tougher Across the Board Now...
Employment Visas,
3 responses
It has taken me 21 years to make this claim... I have been practicing in Hong Ko...
12
Apr 2014
My Week At Pinewood Studios Learning TV Presenter Skills & Programme Production Techniques
Musing,
10 responses
I spent the last week in the UK learning how to be a television presenter... What ...
11
Apr 2014
Interview: We Have 20,000 Vacancies in the F+B Industry But We Don’t Have People to Fill These Jobs – What Are the Hong Kong Immigration Department Doing About It?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
7
Apr 2014
QOTW: Under What Conditions is it Possible to Apply for an Early Extension to a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
Investment Visas,
No responses
What will ImmD make of an early request for the extension of a Hong Kong investme...
31
Mar 2014
QOTW: What's the Exact Rule About Losing the Right of Abode After Three Years Away From Hong Kong?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Whilst the right of abode is called what it is, in actual fact, a long stay for...
26
Mar 2014
New Company Law in Hong Kong Impacts Entrepreneurs, Startups and Business Investment Visa Applicants
Investment Visas,
Hong Kong company law will never be the same again... I am grateful to Belinda Won...
21
Mar 2014
Teaching the Lawyers: Business Immigration to Hong Kong : A Practical Guide (March 21, 2014) - Course Materials For Your Use
Employment Visas,
24 responses
Yours truly delivering Business Immigration to Hong Kong : A Practical Guide at the ...
15
Mar 2014
Startup Grind Happening Sell Out - The Visa Geeza Turns Out to Wave the Video Cha Cha Flag!
Musing,
1 response
As you have no doubt cottoned on by now, Martyn and I have opened our own video produ...
14
Mar 2014
** Cheeky Plug For Video Cha Cha! **
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hey, if you've got an audience, you should use it occasionally, right? [youtube_sc...
13
Mar 2014
CPD Course: Business Immigration to Hong Kong - A Practical Guide (March 21, 2014) SOLD OUT
Employment Visas,
2 responses
I'm really looking forward to delivering this programme as it's been a while since th...
11
Mar 2014
Interview: Has Hong Kong’s Effort to Forge a Particular Social Fabric Through the Constructs of its Immigration Policy Been Successful Do You Think?
Employment Visas,
7 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
7
Mar 2014
How Can Hong Kong Technology Startups Improve Their Chances of Winning Investment Visa Approvals for Their Founders?
60 Second Snapshot,
1 response
So you're now committed to getting your Startup off the ground here in Hong Kong... ...
4
Mar 2014
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: How to Run A Successful Business in Hong Kong - March 13, 2104 (HKTDC)
Investment Visas,
No responses
...
2
Mar 2014
QOTW: What Kind of Visa Can We Get So My FDH Girlfriend (Contract Terminated) Can Stay With Me in Hong Kong?
Special Programmes,
1 response
Any possibility for love to continue in the wake of a terminated FDH contract? [...
27
Feb 2014
Do You Need to Spend a Minimum Number of Days Per Year in Hong Kong In Order to Maintain a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Visa?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Does the rationale of the CIES dictate that you spend a certain amount of time in...
20
Feb 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - February 2014
Family Visas,
No responses
Freezing at RTHK today... Phil kicked us off with a listener question today (thank...
16
Feb 2014
QOTW: Do I Really Need an Employment Visa if I Get 6 Months' Visitor Status Upon Arrival & Intend to Work in Hong Kong for a Maximum of 2 Weeks?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Is it ever legal to work in Hong Kong - especially on a short term basis - with a...
10
Feb 2014
If You're Thinking of Starting Your Own Business in Hong Kong You Won't Want to Miss This...!
Investment Visas,
1 response
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/004qUn3eKFU"] Tomorrow night (Tuesday, Februa...
9
Feb 2014
QOTW: Hong Kong Right of Abode Application - How Important Are Prior Tenancy Agreements?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
Are tenancy agreement copies absolutely vital for a successful Hong Kong right of...
7
Feb 2014
Hong Kong Visa Centre Refunds 200% Fee to Client Who's Application Was Refused by the Hong Kong Immigration Department
Employment Visas,
No responses
The inevitable finally occured... Today, my professional practice, the Hong Kong V...
6
Feb 2014
Interview: What’s Actually Involved in Getting a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approved?
Investment Visas,
3 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
18
Jan 2014
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Thinking of Applying for PR for Hong Kong? Do It For Free! – Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on Thursday, 23rd January 2014 in Wanchai
Long Stay & PR,
1 response
If you have lived in Hong Kong continuously for the last seven years (or will hav...
13
Jan 2014
Interview: Do You Think the Relatively Low Number of Foreigners Coming to Live and Work in Hong Kong is Due to it Being Hard to Get a Visa?
Employment Visas,
12 responses
Coming to live and work in Hong Kong - on June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five la...
12
Jan 2014
Wanted: An Excellent, 3 Year Degree Qualified or ImmD Experienced Hong Kong Immigration Consultant To Join Our Team
Musing,
No responses
The Hong Kong Visa Centre is growing and we are looking for experienced IC talent w...
9
Jan 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - January 2014
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been nigh on three months since I last got to be grilled by Mr Whelan on Morni...
8
Jan 2014
Interview: Is There a Threshold to Attaining a Hong Kong Work Visa Under the General Employment Policy?
Employment Visas,
7 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/_xJ4_38lur4"] On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed...
6
Jan 2014
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Session Q&A
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
3
Jan 2014
The Year Ahead - 2014 & New Stuff On the Horizon For the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Season's Greetings from sunny Western Australia! You may have noticed that I have ...
16
Dec 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Applying for Permanent Residency After 7 Years
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
11
Dec 2013
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: 100% Free Hong Kong Investment Visa Application Workshop - HKTDC - December 13, 2013 in Wanchai (4 ~ 6 pm)
Musing,
No responses
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council have invited me to speak this week on Investm...
6
Dec 2013
Sneak Peek - New Things Happening With The Hong Kong Visa Geeza!
Musing,
No responses
Never a dull moment at the Hong Kong Visa Centre... Just a quick line today about ...
30
Nov 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Why Do Visa Applications Get Denied?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
28
Nov 2013
How to Go About Applying for the Reconsideration of a Refused Hong Kong Visa Application
Musing,
54 responses
The HKID will only entertain an application for a Reconsideration of a decision t...
21
Nov 2013
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Hong Kong Investment Visas - Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on Thursday November 28, 2013 @ 7 pm
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have been invited by the good guys at The Hive to talk about the challenges faced...
19
Nov 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Family Visas
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
12
Nov 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Musing,
6 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
10
Nov 2013
Starting Up in Hong Kong & Need to Know How Deals Get Done? Meet VC Jong Lee...
Musing,
No responses
Important plug for VC Jong Lee in his Hong Kong Commons Meet and Learn event in Kowl...
4
Nov 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Investment Cash Required & the Catch 22
Employment Visas,
11 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &am...
3
Nov 2013
I Have Technically Overstayed My Hong Kong Employment Visa by One Day But Have No Job - What Happens Now?
Employment Visas,
1 response
Interesting and not at all unusual situation this one ... how to deal with a technica...
29
Oct 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - The Business Investment Visa
Employment Visas,
5 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
23
Oct 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - October 2013
Employment Visas,
1 response
Thanks to Uncle Phil Whelan, I was back on the hallowed ground of RTHK Radio 3 on Bro...
16
Oct 2013
Interview: Do You Think that IANG Allows a Loophole for Foreign Graduates to Game the Immigration System Here?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/L_bFa6tPcpo"] On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed...
10
Oct 2013
Lame Excuses Won't Cut It If You're Caught Working in Hong Kong Without an Employment Visa
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Caught Working in Hong Kong Without an Employment Visa? If you're working in Hong ...
9
Oct 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – Job Offer Based Employment Visa
Employment Visas,
6 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
4
Oct 2013
Can Children Born in Hong Kong to Foreign Domestic Helpers Get Dependant Visas?
Family Visas,
1 response
I've been asked this question a few times down the years so I'm grateful for it f...
3
Oct 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – The Visitor Visa
Employment Visas,
9 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
2
Oct 2013
Foreign National Entrepreneurs Starting Up in Hong Kong or China - Where is Better for Visas?
Investment Visas,
2 responses
Image Courtesy of China Daily MailPaul Bischoff recently laid bare the visa ...
30
Sep 2013
Which is Better - Change of Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship or Seeking to Swap Over to a QMAS Visa Instead?
Employment Visas,
No responses
If I had to choose between applying for a QMAS visa or otherwise seek to change my Ho...
23
Sep 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – Immigration Policy
Employment Visas,
9 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
18
Sep 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - The Last 20 Years
Employment Visas,
8 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
17
Sep 2013
Corporate Immigration in Hong Kong From 39,000 Feet
Employment Visas,
No responses
Useful summary of Hong Kong's corporate immigration programmes recently uploaded to...
12
Sep 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - September 2013
Employment Visas,
No responses
Mr Whelan once again got the date of my latest visit to him at RTHK Radio 3 complet...
10
Sep 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - The Visa Question (Introduction)
Employment Visas,
15 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &am...
8
Sep 2013
Business Investment Visas - A Leg Up for Start Ups in Hong Kong
Investment Visas,
7 responses
Intro to the Hong Kong Startup Scene from Casey Lau After waaaay too much time...
2
Sep 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - Documents Required
Long Stay & PR,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/YZeGuWqoCIE"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
30
Aug 2013
Interview: Has Hong Kong Ever Been Used as a Kind of Stepping Stone Into Another Immigration Jurisdiction?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/BSMXQbBq7FE"] On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed...
27
Aug 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong – Without Any Professional Help – Losing It!
Long Stay & PR,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/kc2CD-zaHf8"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
23
Aug 2013
A Public Thank You to the Hong Kong Immigration Department
Employment Visas,
1 response
A few weeks ago we received instructions from a client who was needing to extend a ...
16
Aug 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong – Without Any Professional Help – Paperwork, Process & Patience
Long Stay & PR,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/pw7OXBi6WuY"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
12
Aug 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong – Without Any Professional Help – Security Objections & Outstanding Taxation Liabilities
Long Stay & PR,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/F7MTBrPYYP4"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
8
Aug 2013
Interview: Is the Hong Kong Immigration Department Website Actually Fit For Purpose?
Employment Visas,
16 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
6
Aug 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - August 2013
Employment Visas,
1 response
Phil Whelan was on holiday in Bali last week when we coordinated my visit to hi...
5
Aug 2013
The Anatomy of a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Pathway to a HKSAR Passport for a Chinese National Resident on the Mainland
Case Study,
4 responses
Image: SCMP Mr Chen, his wife and 8 year old son are from Shanghai. Mr Chen...
2
Aug 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong – Without Any Professional Help – Is Hong Kong Your Only Place of Permanent Residence?
Long Stay & PR,
11 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/lCEZ0hmZV1g"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
1
Aug 2013
So, What Happens to Fiances Now in Hong Kong - Can They Get Any Kind of Visa Prior to Marriage?
Family Visas,
1 response
Nope. For Hong Kong visa purposes, fiances may as well not exist. It used to be t...
31
Jul 2013
The Remarkable Tale of a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval - Buying a Restaurant, Maintaining Jobs & Managing Remotely
Case Study,
5 responses
[singlepic id=75 w=420 h=340 float=center] On Friday last week, our client Mike Cha...
26
Jul 2013
WRAP UP: How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Public Talk by Stephen Barnes - July 25, 2013
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
It was a full house last night at Centre O when I gave a talk on how to apply fo...
23
Jul 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong – Without Any Professional Help – Are You Truly Settled in Hong Kong?
Long Stay & PR,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/u5mltdHNsX8"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
16
Jul 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong – Without Any Professional Help – Qualifying Residence
Long Stay & PR,
7 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/rN31N-0WtOQ"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
13
Jul 2013
The Hong Kong Visa Geeza - What Forbes Thinks...
Feature Article,
4 responses
Rarely, in the lifespan of any commercial enterprise, do you have the privilege o...
9
Jul 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - 7 Years... Starting When?
Long Stay & PR,
9 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/cQ8j0q3akhg"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Succes...
5
Jul 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - "Continuous Ordinary Residence"?
Long Stay & PR,
14 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/NGd2DkgVyUM"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
3
Jul 2013
Can You Continue to Work If You Find Yourself In the Hong Kong Visa Extension Twilight Zone?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/ZOrTvMmpqA0"] You may, on occasion, find yourse...
29
Jun 2013
The Case Management Engine of the Hong Kong Visa Centre - July 2013
Musing,
1 response
It's a quiet Saturday on a long weekend so I thought I'd post a picture of the 'sup...
28
Jun 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - The Approvability Test
Long Stay & PR,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/ZstdjyRnmPY"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
24
Jun 2013
Can an Offshore Company Sponsor a Hong Kong Employment or Business Investment Visa?
Employment Visas,
6 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/geC4Qg5Zb90"] You may be a director, shareholder ...
20
Jun 2013
Will the Fact of 2 Previous Visits to Hong Kong Help or Hinder a Prolonged Visitor Visa Application for My Same Sex Partner?
Family Visas,
5 responses
Procedural question about same sex partner visa applications today - yet an impor...
19
Jun 2013
Is It Possible to Cancel a Hong Kong Visa Application and, If So, How Do You Go About Doing It?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/gJ4hBs5G7y4"] It happens sometimes. For one re...
18
Jun 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - June 2013
Employment Visas,
1 response
When I appeared on Morning Brew over at RTHK Radio 3 yesterday, Phil kicked us off ...
17
Jun 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - Are You A Foreign National?
Long Stay & PR,
9 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/all_fHi6b8U"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Succ...
12
Jun 2013
Hong Kong Visa Information, Help & Guidance On Your Mobile - 100% Free!
Musing,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/_QND88NYy8k"] Actually, this is not new as such. ...
8
Jun 2013
Are Such Facilities as Virtual Offices, Incubators, Serviced Offices & Co-working Spaces Deemed ‘Suitable Business Premises’ for the Purposes of a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa Application?
Hadley Says…,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/guwwaKJHE8E"] Hong Kong has an incredibly dynamic...
6
Jun 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - 10 Must Have Resources
Long Stay & PR,
8 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/XNBxdIYCUQA"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Succes...
29
May 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - Order of Business
Long Stay & PR,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/ocqXG19imFM"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Succes...
26
May 2013
First Birthday, Changes & the Future of the Hong Kong Visa Geeza Blog, Handbook and Centre Websites
Musing,
5 responses
You may have noticed some changes in the design, look and feel of this Blog over th...
23
May 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - No Need to Take Notes!
Long Stay & PR,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/uBfZ1bG0fwI"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Succes...
21
May 2013
How To Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong - Without Any Professional Help - Introduction
Long Stay & PR,
26 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/OV1TUjdK9qQ"] 10 Must Have Resources for A Successf...
15
May 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - May 2013
Family Visas,
No responses
Phil and I had a rare old discussion yesterday when he had me back on Morning Bre...
14
May 2013
REMINDER: How to Apply for a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – Public Talk by Stephen Barnes Today in Wanchai
Investment Visas,
No responses
Just a quick reminder about the talk I am giving at Centre O tonight (Tuesday...
11
May 2013
How Does Legal Marriage Between Same Sex Partners Impact on the Hong Kong Visa Process?
Family Visas,
4 responses
Whist, unfortunately, same sex partners cannot (at this moment in time at least) qu...
30
Apr 2013
Britcham Spills the Beans on the Hong Kong Visa Centre's Deepest Secret...
Musing,
14 responses
Not really. There's nothing revealed here that I haven't disclosed many times previou...
24
Apr 2013
How Can Presently Unemployed Investment Bankers Reorganize Their Careers in Order to Remain in Hong Kong?
60 Second Snapshot,
5 responses
These are trying times for investment bankers with the global financial crisis contin...
16
Apr 2013
Can I Get a Hong Kong Dependant Visa for My Chinese Spouse Presently Resident on the Mainland?
Family Visas,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/ddOPMEaip9k"] If you are a foreign national perma...
9
Apr 2013
24 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Your Questions Answered!
Investment Visas,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/gI3K08vmFU8"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
8
Apr 2013
What About Your Hong Kong Employment Visa If You’re Thinking of Changing Jobs?
Employment Visas,
1 response
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/uIaxNIA0848"] It happens all the time. You get...
5
Apr 2013
23 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - All Good Stuff!
Investment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/cAlnHnZ9JI8"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
4
Apr 2013
22 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Templates
Investment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/qs02iRb7kl0"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
2
Apr 2013
21 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Case Studies
Investment Visas,
11 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/0HSVDqA1frE"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
26
Mar 2013
Stephen Barnes What's Up Hong Kong Interview: Immigration, Visas, the Universe, Life & Everything
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Yours Truly was interviewed by What's Up Hong Kong in my favourite corner of Pacif...
25
Mar 2013
19 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Factsheet
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/Q1fmNkic-qs"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
24
Mar 2013
Hong Kong Visitors No Longer Get Visa Stamps In Their Passports
Musing,
2 responses
As of March 19, 2013 the Hong Kong Immigration Department have changed the way they...
23
Mar 2013
18 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Infographic
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/yQ6CieBxwpc"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
21
Mar 2013
17 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - 10 MUST USE Resources
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/3kzadFRJP5U"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
20
Mar 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - March 2013
Employment Visas,
No responses
Phil Whelan welcomed me back to MorningBrew@RTHK yesterday and we had a good chat...
12
Mar 2013
16 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Trying Again
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/SmZmvotFQZU"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
11
Mar 2013
15 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Why Do Cases Get Denied?
Investment Visas,
20 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/tpQVDSvKOco"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
7
Mar 2013
14 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Accompanying Family
Investment Visas,
19 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/Hw0uhiuCgLQ"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
6
Mar 2013
Will Redundancy Impact Your Eligibility for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?
Investment Visas,
8 responses
QUESTION Hi there, you provide a very helpful advice service, so thank you for...
4
Mar 2013
Chinese Family in the USA With the Father Born in Hong Kong - Can They All Get the Right of Abode & HKSAR Passports?
Long Stay & PR,
8 responses
QUESTION I was born in China and have HKID with "***". I got US green card a...
1
Mar 2013
Hong Kong Investment Visa Processing Times - Current Residents Much, Much (Much!) Faster Than Non Residents
Investment Visas,
3 responses
Something quite amazing happened earlier this week. Here follows the story... ...
26
Feb 2013
Help!! All My Family Are Permanent Residents of Hong Kong and I'm Stuck as a Visitor Due to My Time Spent Studying Abroad - Is There Any Way Forward?
Long Stay & PR,
5 responses
Sometimes the sun and the moon simply doesn't align on your Hong Kong immigration s...
22
Feb 2013
The Very Real Value a Hong Kong CPA Adds to a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Application
Your Question Answered,
4 responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme is, conceptually, a relatively simple visa ...
20
Feb 2013
12 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - How Much Cash?
Investment Visas,
20 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/VeGs9WNAAoQ"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
19
Feb 2013
11 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Pillars of Approval
Investment Visas,
16 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/bgkaXTYzzo0"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
17
Feb 2013
10 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Investment Visa Approvability Test
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/MxOJEv-kdOw"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
14
Feb 2013
9 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Employee or Investor?
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/MJ7INlZ6Ay0"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
13
Feb 2013
8 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - What Can You Do As a Visitor?
Investment Visas,
22 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/mQzQvavdqtM"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
12
Feb 2013
7 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - The Pathway for Mainlanders
Investment Visas,
21 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/e8UZ30bRzOw"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
11
Feb 2013
6 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Who Doesn't Have a Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
23 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/A3k4Y5RDzI8"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
10
Feb 2013
5 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - The Policy of It All
Investment Visas,
21 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/wffsWwERGcw"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
9
Feb 2013
4 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - 10 Must Have Resources
Investment Visas,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/lUGnInJZPpQ"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
8
Feb 2013
3 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Order of Business
Investment Visas,
26 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/emdQDbwyR5c"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
7
Feb 2013
2 – How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – Relax & Enjoy The Talk
Investment Visas,
26 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/jSXby_QINcY"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
7
Feb 2013
1 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Introduction
Investment Visas,
42 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/C8hB-xI-Hqg"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk a...
5
Feb 2013
What Do You Need to Do If There Has Been a Change in the Details of Your Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsor But No Change in Your Employer?
60 Second Snapshot,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/gDgfP1cgJIQ"] Sometimes, though not very often, t...
4
Feb 2013
How Can Mainlanders Establish Businesses in Hong Kong Under the General Employment Policy?
Hadley Says…,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/9jMLpZUOKCA"] Under current immigration policy, C...
1
Feb 2013
What Type of Visa Do You Think You Need for Hong Kong?
60 Second Snapshot,
11 responses
[youtube_sc url=" http://youtu.be/xdo7ON8LJVk"] It is important to understand that...
31
Jan 2013
What to Do if You Find Yourself in the Hong Kong Visa 'Twilight Zone'
Employment Visas,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/5xIQsSrbtvQ"] Sometimes, Hong Kong residents find...
30
Jan 2013
How Can a Foreign National Permanent Resident of Hong Kong Get a HKSAR Passport?
Hadley Says…,
53 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/ajRU63A_ukA"] The HKSAR passport is an excellent ...
29
Jan 2013
What Happens if You Inadvertently Breach Your Conditions of Stay by Taking Up an Unauthorised Employment in Hong Kong Without First Applying for a Change of Sponsorship?
60 Second Snapshot,
10 responses
Under Hong Kong immigration law, foreign nationals are granted employment visa permis...
28
Jan 2013
I Will Only Be Working in Hong Kong For 6 Weeks – Should I Bother Getting an Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/uxwF3EWrLeQ"] Hong Kong immigration law is very c...
26
Jan 2013
UPDATE: Hong Kong Prolonged Visitor Visas for British Nationals - the Jury is Still Out After All
Family Visas,
1 response
I am really grateful to Paula Walker of Crown Mobility for engaging last week on t...
24
Jan 2013
Hong Kong Prolonged Visitor Visas No Longer Available to British National Trailing Life Partners
Family Visas,
2 responses
It has recently become apparent that British Citizens can no longer receive Hong Ko...
21
Jan 2013
2 Hong Kong Visa Centre Clients Get a Mention in the South China Morning Post Today
Investment Visas,
1 response
http://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/1131033/ins-and-outs-i...
19
Jan 2013
WRAP UP: How to Apply for a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on January 17, 2013
Investment Visas,
34 responses
There was a smaller than average turnout but the numbers were perfect for the cosy,...
15
Jan 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - Jan 2013
Family Visas,
1 response
Phil @ RTHK very kindly had me back in the hot seat on Monday and, no sooner had I ...
10
Jan 2013
What Do Both Hong Kong Employment & Investment Visa Applications Share In Common?
Employment Visas,
15 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/WqOYFGGLJ_c"] The approvability tests for both em...
8
Jan 2013
Why Do the Immigration Department Prefer a Limited Liability Company to Underpin a Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
Hadley Says…,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/wA45YlUomUo"] Conceptually, it is possible to pro...
7
Jan 2013
I Worked in Hong Kong for 4 Years - then Left for 2 - and Have a Valid Visa in My Passport - Can I Still Work & then Apply for PR?
Employment Visas,
7 responses
For many foreign national residents, it can take a couple of runs at living in Hong...
2
Jan 2013
IT'S OFFICIAL: The Quality Mainland Migrant Admission Scheme - 77% of All QMAS Visas Go to Chinese Nationals!
Musing,
6 responses
Last week, just before the end of the year, the Government of the HKSAR put out a flu...
28
Dec 2012
It Took Me Almost 12 Months to Settle in Hong Kong After My QMAS Approval - When Does the 7 Year Clock Start Ticking for the Right of Abode?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme provides the successful applicant with a win...
24
Dec 2012
Statistically, What Are the Chances of Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application Being Approved?
Hadley Says…,
15 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/6lV66BaYaVQ"] Each year, there are between 250 ...
18
Dec 2012
Finally the HKID Shed Some Light on What Constitutes 'Talent' in a QMAS Application (3 Case Studies' Video)
Musing,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/Nd9k_eE-6qs"] Either the Hong Kong Immigration De...
13
Dec 2012
How Flexible is the Admission of Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme in Enabling Chinese Nationals to Come & Work in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
6 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/A98OHXuxBok"] The Admission of Mainland Talents &...
11
Dec 2012
How to Get a Hong Kong Working Visa Automatically - With No Questions Asked!
Employment Visas,
26 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/-l9djvRj3xA"] Until only just a few short years a...
6
Dec 2012
A Harsh Decision - Why the Hong Kong Immigration Department Will Not Give My Client a Prolonged Visitor Visa
Family Visas,
7 responses
I've written lots and lots previously about same sex partner visa applications for ...
30
Nov 2012
Understanding the Procedure for a Hong Kong Same Sex Partner Visa Application
Family Visas,
20 responses
You'd be amazed at the number of queries we get on our website for same sex partn...
28
Nov 2012
WRAP UP: Hong Kong Investment Visas - Talk by Stephen Barnes on Monday November 26th, 2012 at the Hive
Investment Visas,
7 responses
Went along and met a very interesting crowd at the Hive this Monday; both clients a...
28
Nov 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - Nov 2012
Investment Visas,
1 response
Went in to see Phil @ RTHK on Monday and talked a lot about money visas, both busin...
25
Nov 2012
REMINDER: Hong Kong Investment Visas - Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on Monday November 26th, 2012 @ 18.30 at the Hive
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have been invited by the good guys at The Hive to talk about the challenges faced...
24
Nov 2012
How Important is the Support of InvestHK in Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
60 Second Snapshot,
9 responses
InvestHK do a really good job of promoting economic opportunities which Hong Kong off...
22
Nov 2012
Doing the Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme On the Cheap!
Musing,
10 responses
There is a lot of commentary on the HKD10 million investment-for-residence Hong Kon...
21
Nov 2012
Will I Get My First QMAS Visa Extension if I Have Not Yet Taken Up Residence in Hong Kong?
Special Programmes,
1 response
I have made known my feelings about the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme in other...
20
Nov 2012
What Happens to Your Hong Kong Right of Abode if, as a UK Citizen, You Choose to Naturalise as a Taiwanese National?
Long Stay & PR,
No responses
One of the really neat things about running this Blog, is the incredibly varied typ...
16
Nov 2012
Why Would You Choose Unconditional Stay After 7 Years Residence in Hong Kong When the Right of Abode is Available Instead?
60 Second Snapshot,
9 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Z7B0TOYxc&feature=youtu.be"] &...
13
Nov 2012
Is It Actually Becoming Harder to Get Your Hong Kong Employment or Investment Visa Approved?
60 Second Snapshot,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtNN8FT4I6g&feature=youtu.be"] ...
2
Nov 2012
The Visa Dilemma of an Unmarried Trailing Partner Seeking to Work in Hong Kong
Employment Visas,
1 response
It's a common enough problem, where unmarried couples are coming to Hong Kong, one to...
1
Nov 2012
The 4 Essential Aspects of a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Visa Application Approval
Hadley Says…,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LTS7gECbS4&feature=youtu.be"] ...
29
Oct 2012
What’s the Minimum Capital Required for a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa?
Hadley Says…,
7 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWABdzQdEDI&feature=youtu.be"] ...
27
Oct 2012
Is It Possible for an SME to Sponsor a Work Visa for a Foreign National Employee in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGRFO_owg5I&feature=youtu.be"] ...
26
Oct 2012
Sometimes Large Employers Experience Hong Kong Employment Visa Refusals Too – Why Might This Be So?
Employment Visas,
8 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_FEVQ6Z-lc&feature=youtu.be"] ...
25
Oct 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa - An Excellent Example of a Foreign SME That Could Expect Immigration Approval to Relocate to the HKSAR
Investment Visas,
1 response
Even modestly scaled SME's with a track record of operations overseas can expect ...
24
Oct 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - Oct 2012
Employment Visas,
No responses
On Mr Whelan's show today, he was keen to learn more about visitor visas and also t...
23
Oct 2012
Hong Kong Visas - The Long Stay Visitor's Awkward Predicament
60 Second Snapshot,
27 responses
3 or 4 times a week I receive a call from people who have exactly the same problem.It...
17
Oct 2012
Why Do Some Hong Kong Visa Applications Take Months to Finalise (if Ever)?
Employment Visas,
41 responses
If your application for a Hong Kong visa is taking a very long time to process any nu...
15
Oct 2012
Do I Automatically Qualify for a Hong Kong Dependant Visa if My Partner Has a Work or Investment Visa Here?
Family Visas,
12 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=696u5zv2sC0&feature=youtu.be"] ...
13
Oct 2012
The Economy at Home is Very Bad - So What Investment Visa Options Exist for You in Hong Kong?
60 Second Snapshot,
11 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqNhOqp8_fU&feature=youtu.be"] ...
12
Oct 2012
Is the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Just Too Competitive to Be Realistic?
Hadley Says…,
9 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksSDksSpOss&feature=youtu.be"] ...
11
Oct 2012
How Important Are Employment Testimonials in a Hong Kong QMAS Visa Application?
Special Programmes,
8 responses
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is designed to attract 'top notch' talents t...
10
Oct 2012
Is the Hong Kong Immigration Department Website Actually Any Use to Visa Applicants?
60 Second Snapshot,
2 responses
The Hong Kong Immigration Department website is good for a few things but not very go...
5
Oct 2012
What's the Deal About Advertising Your Job Locally Before You Can Apply for an Employment Visa in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GlwlUyxfNo&feature=youtu.be"] ...
4
Oct 2012
Mike Tyson: Welcome in Hong Kong, New Zealand Say No, Australia Still Deciding
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Well, it's hardly news that convicted rapist Mike Tyson made it to Hong Kong last m...
30
Sep 2012
Is the Travel Pass as Good as a Hong Kong Employment Visa?
Hadley Says…,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_u6RhGQJrQ&feature=youtu.be"] ...
29
Sep 2012
The Anatomy of a 'Slam Dunk' Hong Kong Investment Visa Application Taking Just 7 Weeks to Approval!
Case Study,
15 responses
Something extremely rare happened to us yesterday. For the first time in yonks, ...
25
Sep 2012
10 Must Have Resources for Same Sex Partner Visa Applications in Hong Kong
Family Visas,
24 responses
Same sex partners struggle with Hong Kong immigration applications for the simple, ye...
24
Sep 2012
How Will Your Employment Visa Application be Impacted if the Hong Kong Company Employing You is New?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDi23NRUK4s&feature=youtu.be"] ...
21
Sep 2012
What Does it Take to Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approved?
60 Second Snapshot,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fJdlLw00YI&feature=youtu.be"] ...
20
Sep 2012
Why Do Hong Kong Investment Visas Get Denied?
60 Second Snapshot,
19 responses
The approvability test for a Hong Kong investment visa is that you have to show you...
19
Sep 2012
Hong Kong Visa Application - Student to Investment - With a Twist!
Case Study,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/4t_oLmTsamM"] Our client was UK national who had,...
15
Sep 2012
The Shiny New D-I-Y Hong Kong Visa Kit - Get Yours Today - 100% FREE!
Employment Visas,
22 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/l2F9_8t7Rtk"] Getting a visa to live in Hong Kong...
13
Sep 2012
Legal Champion of Immigration Rights in Hong Kong - Mark Daly Talks at the FCC (VIDEO)
Long Stay & PR,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/P_V7FhMGPzQ"] I have known Mark Daly (and his par...
12
Sep 2012
What’s the Situation About the Need for Business Premises as Part of Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
Hadley Says…,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/I1e8bgx42Qk"] The Hong Kong Immigration Departmen...
10
Sep 2012
The Merits of Applying for a Reconsideration of a Refused Hong Kong Visa Application
60 Second Snapshot,
8 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/1O21aGw_U6U"] The saying goes that a lawyer who r...
8
Sep 2012
Work Ended - What Visa Options Do You Have to Stay in Hong Kong For Another 2 Years to Get Your Permanent Residency?
Family Visas,
5 responses
This is a popular topic that people query our websites about, so it's timely that we ...
7
Sep 2012
Will Any Time You Spend in Hong Kong as a Visitor Count Towards the Magic 7 Years for the Right of Abode?
Hadley Says…,
24 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/YbM2c9PXtJU"] To get the Right of Abode in Hong K...
4
Sep 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - Sept 2012
Employment Visas,
7 responses
Phil and I covered some interesting ground on Morning Brew yesterday morning, drive...
2
Sep 2012
Hong Kong Unconditional Stay Status vs. the Right of Abode for CIES Visa Holders
Investment Visas,
9 responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme is a really neat visa for those well-off en...
1
Sep 2012
10 Must-Have Resources for a Successful Hong Kong Permanent Residency Application
Long Stay & PR,
91 responses
Download the slides from my accompanying talk here. Watch my accompanying talk here. ...
25
Aug 2012
Mike Tyson - His Criminal Record His Hong Kong Visa ...
Employment Visas,
6 responses
Update May 30, 2023 Mike Tyson - His Criminal Record His Hong Kong Visa .....
22
Aug 2012
The Reality For Same Sex Partner Visa Applicants in Hong Kong
Family Visas,
7 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/VXu9_awz01Q"] Unfortunately, Hong Kong immigratio...
21
Aug 2012
I Hate My Boss & Want to Leave My Job - What About My Work Visa for Hong Kong?
60 Second Snapshot,
13 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/i__7E3ac564"] In actual fact, your employment vis...
20
Aug 2012
What Hong Kong Visa Options Exist for Unmarried, Trailing Partners?
60 Second Snapshot,
23 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/tzeY-LEX1ik"] Under Hong Kong immigration policy,...
14
Aug 2012
Time Spent Outside of Hong Kong With Work - the Impact on Your Right of Abode After 7 Years
60 Second Snapshot,
8 responses
You, like many foreign nationals working in Hong Kong, may quickly adopt the place as...
11
Aug 2012
Can I Swap From a Hong Kong Dependant Visa to a Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Visa?
Your Question Answered,
6 responses
It happens all too often. The main foreign national breadwinner is to be transfer...
9
Aug 2012
What's the Story When You Hold a Hong Kong Work Visa and Face Redundancy?
60 Second Snapshot,
12 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/zZ9rjnSBEQw"] The Hong Kong Immigration Departmen...
7
Aug 2012
The ‘Shenzhen Shuttle’ - A Good Way to Extend Your Hong Kong Visitor Visa?
Hadley Says…,
12 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/_jTlvWYLmvo"] Many people chose to shuttle betwee...
2
Aug 2012
I Know the Immigration Department Website is a Black Hole for Denied Hong Kong Visa Applicants So What Can I Do Now?
Hadley Says…,
39 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/Xd5MSkJRg1k"] So, your Hong Kong visa application...
31
Jul 2012
If I Am an Overseas Chinese and My Mother Holds a HKSAR Passport and a PHKID Card Do I Have the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?
Long Stay & PR,
11 responses
The question of permanent residency in Hong Kong is one of the most complex areas...
26
Jul 2012
7 Years Residence in Hong Kong Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme - What Permanent Residency Options Exist?
Investment Visas,
2 responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has been a god send for reasonably well off...
14
Jul 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa - Case Which Would Not Get Approved Today But Will Be Approved 9 ~ 12 Months From Now
Investment Visas,
10 responses
This question is a really interesting one as, from an immigration perspective, it...
12
Jul 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - July 2012
Musing,
7 responses
I really enjoyed my entanglement with Phil @ Morning Brew today when he really went...
11
Jul 2012
The Hong Kong Immigration Department - What an Efficient Organisation They Really Are!
Long Stay & PR,
11 responses
It's not often that I am required to physically present myself at the Hong Kong I...
5
Jul 2012
Hong Kong Travel Pass Used to Keep An Extended Family Together - Quite Lawfully!
Case Study,
12 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/vwRpw22C7ng"] This case study discusses how the c...
28
Jun 2012
Winning a Hong Kong Right of Abode Approval in Record Time - Just 4 Days!
Case Study,
10 responses
The Hong Kong Immigration Department come under fire, in our view somewhat unfairly q...
26
Jun 2012
Is the Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Actually Fit for Purpose?
Musing,
6 responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (“CIES”) came into effect on October 27, ...
24
Jun 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa Approved Where the Funding Was Running Out
Case Study,
7 responses
Our clients were UK nationals, he was an RFID engineer and his wife was a marketing e...
16
Jun 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - June 2012
Employment Visas,
9 responses
After a bit of confusion over scheduling, on the 11th of June I finally made it bac...
21
May 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - May 2012
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On May 3rd Phil Whelan had me back on his Morning Brew show on Radio Three to tal...
19
May 2012
Hong Kong Employment Visa - Teenage High School Graduate Gets Approved!
Case Study,
11 responses
There are about 15,000 Hong Kong employment visas granted each year. Every one of the...
1
May 2012
What’s the Minimum Salary for a Hong Kong Employment Visa Approval?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
This is a vexed question for many visa applicants and their employers but there is ...
1
May 2012
How to Ensure You Are Not Breaking the Law by Operating a Business in Hong Kong as a Visitor
60 Second Snapshot,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/7fYsrkUX2kQ"] The fabled Catch 22 applies if you ...
1
May 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visas & Joseph Heller - What's the Connection?
Hadley Says…,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/cZ2pEiIRNqE"] If you’re in Hong Kong as either ...
1
May 2012
If I Didn't Graduate from University, Will it Stop Me From Getting a Hong Kong Employment Visa?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/xQkK2AjeAxs"] No, you don’t always need a degre...
1
May 2012
60 Pages or 7 Pages for Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Plan? It's Your Choice...
Hadley Says…,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbdNjWlKzJY"] If someone has told ...
1
May 2012
What's the Basic Income of a Typical Hong Kong Employment Visa Holder?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpSNOJmB4F4"] Many employment visa...
1
May 2012
Can I Apply for a Residence Visa for Hong Kong While I Am Visiting?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vywz-eHOgM"] In making your decis...
1
May 2012
Your Hong Kong Employment Visa - What Happens When You Lose Your Job?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is-u6qnK4fQ"] If have an employmen...
1
May 2012
Can I Apply for a Visa After I Have Moved to Hong Kong or Should I Apply Beforehand?
60 Second Snapshot,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yro8b8QIBxE&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
Is There a Base Salary Requirement for a Hong Kong Employment Visa?
60 Second Snapshot,
No responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-97PR10ArY&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
Shareholder in the Company Employing You? What the Hong Kong Immigration Department Think...
60 Second Snapshot,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-smyooE8kk&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
'Temporary' Hong Kong Investment Visa Approvals - What Does it Mean?
60 Second Snapshot,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA3lVmyB4lc&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
I've Lost My Job - What Happens to My Hong Kong Employment Visa?
60 Second Snapshot,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnFRKr_cpwM&feature=youtu.be"] ...
21
Apr 2012
Realistically, What is the Minimum Number of Points for a Shot at a QMAS Approval?
Special Programmes,
12 responses
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme attracts a lot of interest from the Asian su...
18
Apr 2012
Hong Kong Employment Visa Self-Sponsorship - the Reality for Entrepreneurs Dressed as Employees
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GWxxCUx_oY&feature=youtu.be"] ...
13
Apr 2012
Hong Kong Employment & Same Sex Partner Visas - A Joint Application Strategy
Case Study,
14 responses
Our clients were a same sex partner couple from Australia. Susan was a Forex t...
13
Apr 2012
Losing Your Right of Abode in Hong Kong & Then Using eChannels
Long Stay & PR,
6 responses
QUESTION "Can I ask a simple question - do you know of anyone (not Chinese) wh...
13
Apr 2012
Hong Kong Employment Visa - Do You Need a Degree?
60 Second Snapshot,
No responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx4ypCwemjo&feature=share&lis...
3
Mar 2012
A Detailed Business Plan for Your Hong Kong Investment Visa? - Not Really…
Investment Visas,
1 response
I always stifle a chuckle when I read on the websites of professional service provide...
9
Jan 2012
You Accidentally Overstay Your Hong Kong Employment Visa Yet Need to Change Employer - What Happens Now?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
First Published February 8, 2015 Accidentally overstay your Hong Kong employment vis...

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