Specific Circumstances Visas

Hong Kong Visa Approval Rate | ImmD Report Card | February 2024

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The Hong Kong Immigration Department Shed Some Light On Talent Attraction Endeavours Hong Kong Visa Approval Rate: Balancing Security and Global Talent This post was prompted by an article appearing yesterday in the South China Morning Post. Summary: The immigration policies of Hong Kong are strategically designed to prioritize security and prosperity while also attracting […]

Work Ended – What Visa Options Do You Have to Stay in Hong Kong For Another 2 Years to Get Your Permanent Residency?

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Work Ended – What Visa Options Do You Have to Stay in Hong Kong For Another 2 Years to Get Your Permanent Residency? First Published October 14, 2012 The question about what visa options do you have to stay in Hong Kong when you work ends and you’re not quite sure how to go next, […]

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What Chance A Published Author Under The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme?

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What Chance Does A Published Author Have Under The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme? Black boxes and taxes – an unheady mix! QUESTION Hi Stephen, A friend of mine is looking into the idea of residing in Hong Kong. He’s a soon to be traditionally published book author in the United States, and he’s based in […]

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How Easy Is It To Secure A Work Visa Issued Under The Immigration Arrangements For Non-Local Graduates On The Basis Of Freelance Employment?

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How Easy Is It To Secure A Work Visa Issued Under The Immigration Arrangements For Non-Local Graduates On The Basis Of Freelance Employment? Can you realistically expect to work for yourself if your employment permissions have been granted under IANG? QUESTION Hi Stephen, thanks a lot for answering the questions on this website. I must […]

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What Kind of Visa Can We Get So My FDH Girlfriend (Contract Terminated) Can Stay With Me in Hong Kong?

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What Kind of Visa Can We Get So My FDH Girlfriend (Contract Terminated) Can Stay With Me in Hong Kong? Any possibility for love to continue in the wake of a terminated FDH contract? QUESTION My girl friend is a Filipino domestic helper who has just left her employment with a Chinese family – however, […]

How Easy is it to Secure A Work Visa Issued Under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates on the Basis of Freelance Employment?

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How Easy Is It To Secure A Work Visa Issued Under The Immigration Arrangements For Non-local Graduates On The Basis of Freelance Employment? Can you realistically expect to work for yourself if your employment permissions have been granted under IANG? QUESTION Hi Stephen, thanks a lot for answering the questions on this website. I must […]

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4 Realistically Achievable Visas | Live | Work | Establish A Business In Hong Kong | Study-then-Work Visa

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Establish A Business In Hong Kong | Study-then-Work Visa | A Little-Known Approach The Immigration Arrangements For Non-Local Graduates Could Be A Realistic Option If Your Circumstances Permit … A few years ago, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk about the Hong Kong visas that are the most […]

10 Must Have Resources for a Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Visa Application

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Considering A Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Visa Application? This post was originally published in 2012. The guidance is still largely applicable in 2023 with the additional updates in regard to the Talent List and the 2023 Enhancement Measures. Please refer what follows in light of these 2 major updates from the Immigration Department and you’ll be […]

How Can I Navigate The Hong Kong PR Application Process If My Residence Here Falls Just Short Of The Full 7 Years?

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How Can You Go About Completing The Hong Kong PR Application Process If Your Continuous Ordinary Residence Falls Just Short Of The Full 7 Years? The Hong Kong PR Application Process Needs A Full 7 Years Of Residence Visas Without Exception … QUESTION Hong Kong PR application process? I’m getting in touch because I’m keen […]

4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong | The Working Holiday Visa

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Unlocking Opportunities With The Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa Discover the benefits of the Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa and how it can serve as a pathway to full employment visas for eligible professionals.  The working holiday visa? Some time ago, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk about […]