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Application For Employing Professionals In Hong Kong | Declaration As To Local Recruitment Efforts

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Application For Employing Professionals In Hong Kong – How About The ‘Hire-Locals-First’ Policy? (Original Change Due To Audit Commission Report) Learn About The Need To Source Talent Locally … As a result of the Audit Commission Report Number 66 when making an application for employing professionals in Hong Kong ImmD were forced to change one critical aspect […]

General Employment Policy vs Admission Scheme For Mainland Talents & Professionals (GEP vs ASMTP)

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing, Special Programmes / 12 responses

How Does The Admission Scheme For Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) Differ From GEP? Over 10 years ago, on June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong about my experiences practicing immigration here over the last 20 years. More than 10 years on, in 2023 as I […]

How To Apply For A Hong Kong Identity Card | Updated November 2023 | Waiting Times Still Long

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

How To Apply For A Hong Kong Identity Card Average Time To A Booking c 45 Days ImmD publish a useful series of video on their YouTube channel. The 2 videos that follow teach you how to go about applying for a Hong Kong Identity card. These links have now been updated as of November […]

The Hong Kong Visa Handbook | Now Available in Good Book Stores Everywhere | Just Kidding

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Musing, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, Visitor Visas / 6 responses

HONG KONG VISA HANDBOOK This Has Done The Rounds Before … Where to access the Hong Kong Visa Handbook? I am grateful to my sister ‘Detty’ Ellis for sending this picture to me which, I have since discovered, was taken in the early 90’s on Ma Tau Wei Road in To Kwa Wan. No doubt […]

But Stephen, How Do You Make Any Money When You Give All Your Hong Kong Visa Expertise Away for Free?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Infographic, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, Visitor Visas / 42 responses

Hong Kong Visa Expertise For Free? Hong Kong visa expertise for free? As I am a member of quite a few Hong Kong-related groups on Facebook and LinkedIn the content of this Blog is distributed quite widely and commands a healthy following. Not that everyone is waiting eagerly for the latest Hong Kong visa and immigration updates […]

New Visa Policy Initiatives | Boosting Hong Kong’s Economy | Attracting Foreign Talent | Promoting Inward Investment

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New Visa Policy Initiatives Expand the Top Talent Pass Scheme, Relax Certain Visa Requirements & Reintroduce the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme According to the Policy Address by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong delivered on October 25, 2023, the government is introducing a series of new visa policy initiatives aimed at revitalizing the economy and […]

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

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

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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

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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 […]