Visas For Legal Dependants

The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny – Not Approve – Visa Applications (Aren’t They?)

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Are The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny Rather Than Approve Visa Applications? It is often said that the Hong Kong Immigration Department are out to refuse visa applications rather than approve them. Updated October 2023 Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny?  Not True! Nothing could be further from the truth. […]

Navigating Dependent Visa Conditions and Immigration Status in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Dependant Visa Navigating dependant visa conditions – is it possible to have my wife removed from the dependent visa as we no longer live together and have separate lives – can she obtain her own visa instead of being dependent on me? Can I remove her immediately from my sponsorship? Discover how Hong […]

Hong Kong Visa Requirements | Type Of Visa You Will Need To Live Or Work | Considering The Top Talent Pass?

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Hong Kong Visa Requirements To Take Up Residence Here’s What You Need To Consider If You Want To Live Or Work In HK What Are The Hong Kong Visa Requirements Applicable To You? To live and work in the HKSAR you need to know the Hong Kong visa requirements; there are various visa types available. […]

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 […]

Hong Kong Dependent Visa Sponsorship | Can You Apply Twice?

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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 […]

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 […]

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

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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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Baby Born In Hong Kong To A Foreign National Temporary Resident | How To Complete the Dependant Visa Process

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Arranging The Visa For A Baby Born In Hong Kong To A Foreign National Temporary Resident How To Complete the Dependant Visa Process Once You Have Baby’s Passport When a baby born in Hong Kong to a temporary (i.e. non-permanent) resident gets his passport, you need to consider finalising the immigration (dependant visa) formalities associated […]