Hong Kong Visas Made Easy

Remaining On Hong Kong Visitor Visa Status After Employment Visa Expires

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, VG Front Page, Visitor Visas / No responses

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

Hong Kong Employment Visa Processing Time

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, VG Front Page / No responses

When applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa, it’s obviously helpful to know the typical processing time and what to do if your application takes longer than expected. The Hong Kong Immigration Department (“ImmD”) states that the normal processing time is 4 weeks, but there’s more to the story. Actual Processing Time for Hong Kong […]

IANG Visa PR In Hong Kong – Impact Of Working Abroad

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One of the key components of eligibility for IANG Visa PR (Permanent Residency in Hong Kong whilst holding an IANG visa) is to demonstrate that you’ve ordinarily resided here for seven years for a settled purpose. Your settled purpose is a function of the visa type that you hold. So if you hold an IANG visa […]

Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application – Importance of Financial Projections

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Applying for a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa? The Hong Kong Immigration Department requires applicants to provide a 2-year business plan that showcases the prospects of their business. In this post, we’ll delve into the essential elements of a strong business plan including a good set of financial projections – and how they can significantly impact […]

Hong Kong Dependent Visa Sponsorship: Can You Apply Twice?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Family Visas, Musing, VG Front Page / No responses

Navigating the complexities of immigration law can be challenging, particularly when it comes to dependent visas in Hong Kong. One question that often arises is whether a person can get Hong Kong dependent visa sponsorship more than once, with different spouses. The answer, according to Hong Kong’s administrative rules, is yes, provided certain conditions are […]

Do Immigration Consultants Add Any Value To The Hong Kong Visa Process?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Family Visas, Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, VG Front Page, Visitor Visas / 11 responses

It’s a valid question. Do immigration consultants add any value to the Hong Kong visa process? As the programming of VisaGeeza.Ai draws to a close, ready to release to my website users, the whole exercise down the last 5 months has surfaced a significant body of content which is still as relevant today as it was when […]

Can I Extend The 3 Years Needed To Keep My Right of Abode in Hong Kong?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Feature Article, Long Stay & PR, Musing, VG Front Page / 80 responses

“Dear Visa Geeza. Can I extend the 3 years needed to keep my Right of Abode?” I original published this video in January 2022, when we were very much ‘peak Covid’ in Hong Kong. I shot the video in response to dozens of emails each week from permanent residents who had been absent or were coming […]

Now That I’ve Lost My Job What About My Employment Visa? Will I Get Kicked Out Of Hong Kong Or Can I Stay?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing / 86 responses

Now that I’ve lost my job what about my employment visa? Will I get kicked out of Hong Kong? I really do need time to get myself sorted out and ideally I want to find another employer here and pick up my career again. I love Hong Kong even though recent years have been tough […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension: What to Do If You Lose Your Job And Time Is Running Out

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, VG Front Page, Your Question Answered / No responses

Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension? Losing your job can be a challenging experience, and if you’re working in Hong Kong, you might be wondering if it’s possible to get an interim employment visa extension while you continue looking for a new employer. With this question today, I’ll discuss the Immigration Department’s policy on Hong Kong […]

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme – Where Are We Now?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, Special Programmes, VG Front Page / 2 responses

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme Visa The Hong Kong Immigration Department released information about the Top Talent Pass Scheme (“TTPS”) on December 28, 2022.  It’s proving to be quite a hit already! Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme Eligibility In A Nutshell Persons who wish to apply to enter the HKSAR under the TTPS […]