Hong Kong Visas Made Easy

Swapping From A Dependant Visa To An Employment Visa In Hong Kong | A Detailed Guide

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Feature Article, Musing / No responses

 Are You A Foreign National In Hong Kong On A Dependant Visa And Considering A Change In Your Immigration Status? This guide will walk you through the process of swapping from a dependant visa to an employment visa in Hong Kong. We’ll cover the eligibility criteria, documentary requirements, and the process of changing your visa […]

Will A Criminal Record For Shoplifting Compromise My Immediate And Long Term Plans For Residence In Hong Kong?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Your Question Answered / 7 responses

Criminal Record For Shoplifting – Declaration Now Needed – Updated  October 18, 2023 – In recent weeks, the government declared that various immigration programmes in Hong Kong would be modified, requiring applicants to declare their criminal record status before obtaining an entry visa (and not just those for employment). Starting  June 19 2023, all applicants […]

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Navigating Hong Kong Immigration Permits for Chinese Nationals: A Comprehensive Guide

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For Chinese nationals resident in mainland China, there are several ways to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). This guide will walk you through the various Hong Kong immigration permits for Chinese nationals available in the special instance of the floodgates policy applicable PRC citizens. One-Way Permit: For Permanent Settlement One-Way Permits are […]

How to Gee Up A Hong Kong Visa Application That Is Taking A Long Time To Process

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Family Visas, Your Question Answered / 6 responses

Hong Kong Visa Application That Is Taking A Long Time To Process – What Can You Realistically Do? Updated July 2023 How to gee up a Hong Kong visa application that is taking a long time to process? Whilst this question (along with the answer provided) discusses a dependant visa application, it does set the […]

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Work in Hong Kong for 5 Years – Leave for 2 – Then Return – Will I Lose My Continuous Residence for PR Purposes?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Your Question Answered / 3 responses

Will I Lose My Continuous Residence for PR Purposes? Updated October 2023 Will I Lose My Continuous Residence for PR Purposes If I Leave To Work Elsewhere Then Return To Hong Kong? It happens a lot. You stay and work in Hong Kong for 3, 4, 5 years and get over the hump en route […]

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The Ultimate Guide to the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals: Key Requirements and Documentation Tips

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing / No responses

Guide to the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals – All You Need To Know Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals: Documentation Essentials When applying for an employment visa under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, it’s crucial to submit the necessary documentation to support your application. In this guide, we’ll […]

VisaGeeza.Ai | Hong Kong Immigration Ai | Coming Very Very Soon

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Over the Last 8 Months we Have Moved Our Hong Kong Immigration Ai Activities Forward Significantly Resulting in what we have called VisaGeeza.Ai, our Hong Kong Immigration Ai has turned out to have been a huge endeavour. It was much more involved that we original anticipated as it’s all new and there’s no one to […]

Working? How to Secure a Hong Kong Visa for Your Side Business

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

Have you got a business opportunity you want to pursue on the side, in addition to working full time for your employer in Hong Kong? If so, you’re going to need to secure a Hong Kong visa for your side business. 1. Introduction Having a side business is possible under your auspices of your present […]

Swapping From A Training Visa To An Employment Visa For the Same Employer – Possible?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Hadley Says… / 5 responses

Swapping From A Training Visa To An Employment Visa in Hong Kong – Yes Or No? Updated October 2023  Swapping From A Training Visa To An Employment Visa – A Common Misunderstanding Swapping from a training visa to an employment visa? Many foreign nationals and the companies which bring them to Hong Kong to receive […]

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 […]