Can I Remain in Hong Kong as a Dependant Visa Holder if My Spouse Has Died?
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What can you do about your dependant visa status in Hong Kong if you have sadly lost your much loved spouse-as-sponsor?
QUESTION
Hello,
I came to Hong Kong on a dependent visa (my wife, a PR, sponsoring me).
I have already completed 3.5 years and my visa is about due for extension.
The dilemma I face is that I lost my wife who died last year and now I am left with no sponsor in Hong Kong.
Will I be repatriated back to my origin of country or do have any chance to remain in Hong Kong?
My earnings here presently average HKD 345,000 per year.
Can I remain in Hong Kong as a dependant visa holder if my spouse has died?
Please advise. Thank you.
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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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The podcast answer is very helpful and it’s a huge relief to hear that. My husband , who was my sponsor, passed away before my first year. I really hope it’ll work for me. Thank you so much.