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Hong Kong Visas – Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates – A Practical Guide

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing, Special Programmes / 2 responses

The Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates offers an assured pathway through to an employment visa in Hong Kong… On March 21, 2014 I gave a presentation at the Chinese Club entitled Business Immigration to Hong Kong – A Practical Guide. In this section of the talk, I go over the requirements to progress from being a […]

The Visa Geeza Interviews, A Call For Entrepreneurs to Get in Touch

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Feature Article, Musing, Visa Geeza TV / 5 responses

I have lived in Hong Kong for 27 years now. Visa Geeza Interviews Daniel Cowen, Co-Founder WobbleWorks   I can honestly say, I have experienced it all… * The Sino British Joint Declaration * The Brain Drain * The Handover * The Asian Economic Crisis * The Dot Com Crash * 2 Gulf  Wars * […]

And Now For Something Completely Different… Visa Geeza Speaks… Beginnings

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing, Visa Geeza TV / 4 responses

As you may well be aware, it has been more than three years now since Martyn and I launched the Hong Kong Visa Centre along with our websites Hong Kong Visa Handbook and, of course, this, the Visa Geeza blog  (some 12 or 13 months later.) In that time we have learned a lot. Hong […]

Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Employment Visas

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing / 8 responses

On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an overview talk on the opportunities for their foreign national Alumni seeking to remain in Hong Kong after graduating from their excellent programmes. The Rest of the Talk Introduction Visa to Work Own-Business Visa Top Notch Talent Visa 10 Million Dollar […]

Why is the Right of Abode in Hong Kong Much Better than ‘Mere’ Unconditional Stay?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Long Stay & PR, Musing / No responses

On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club. The following question was asked: Why it is better to have the right of abode in Hong Kong rather than just unconditional stay? More Stuff You May Find Interesting or Useful Will I still qualify for the right […]

Applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa Under the Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme

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The Admission of Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme provides an immigration mechanism for very well qualified Chinese talents resident on the mainland to come to Hong Kong for employment… On March 21, 2014 I gave a presentation at the Chinese Club entitled Business Immigration to Hong Kong – A Practical Guide. In this section of the […]

The Hong Kong Visa Centre Sizzle’s and Fry’s With Jason & Janice – All For a Great Cause!

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing / 3 responses

Martyn and I are truly proud to be associated with Empire Media’s new web TV show, Sizzle and Fry and jumped at the chance to sponsor a donation to Foodlink each time co-presenters Jason Black & Janice Leung-Hayes successfully pull off their  prank calls on the brightest and greatest in the F&B game in Hong Kong. […]

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three – August 2014

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 2 responses

Phil took me off the path of immigration on RTHK Radio 3  earlier this week and got me talking about creative disruption and the Hong Kong Visa Centre business model! You can listen to our complete discussion here. Phil hangs out on his Morning Brew Facebook page which I recommend you check out and Like! More Stuff You Might […]

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Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Visas For Entrepreneurs

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 8 responses

On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an overview talk on the opportunities for their foreign national Alumni seeking to remain in Hong Kong after graduating from their excellent programmes. The Rest of the Talk Introduction Visa to Work Own-Business Visa Top Notch Talent Visa 10 Million Dollar […]

Right of Abode – Can You Leave Hong Kong For More Than 3 Months For Any Reason Other Than Work Without Breaking Your Continuous Ordinary Residence Here?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Long Stay & PR, Musing / 2 responses

On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club. The following question was asked: Would it be a problem to leave Hong Kong for 3 months or longer for any reason other than work without it negatively impacting my eligibility for the right of […]