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DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: How to Run A Successful Business in Hong Kong – March 13, 2104 (HKTDC)

March 4th, 2014

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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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I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start ...
19
Apr 2018
How Can I Extend My Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Easily Without Needing To Supply My Financial Performance Details Every Year?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Since the Audit Commission Report Number 66 published in April of 2016, Hong Kong ent...
29
Mar 2018
The Challenge of Visa Approvability for Freelance Writers & Reporters in Hong Kong
Investment Visas,
4 responses
Freelancers in Hong Kong are often faced with a round-pegs-in-square-holes visa situa...
20
Mar 2018
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 10 - D-I-Y Application
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
15
Mar 2018
Paying for Visa Help? The Who's-Who of the Hong Kong Immigration Services Industry
Employment Visas,
30 responses
First Published September 17, 2017 Hong Kong immigration services? After almost 20...
10
Mar 2018
How Can I Manage the Collection of My Approved Visa Label if I Have No Fixed Address Before Arriving in Hong Kong? (TEMPLATE INCLUDED)
Employment Visas,
20 responses
Easy, yet an important question this one - all about visa label collection once your ...
8
Mar 2018
The Industry Secret Most Hong Kong Immigration Consultants Don't Want You to Discover
Employment Visas,
31 responses
First Published December 14, 2012 [Looking around furtively...] Shussh... You are...
7
Mar 2018
STOP PRESS..! Hitler's Hong Kong Passport Application Has Been Rejected
Employment Visas,
26 responses
First Published November 13, 2013 Continuing the meme parody of Hitler in the bunker...
12
Feb 2018
Is it Legal for Company B to Hire Me Away from Company A (Assuming No Local Can Fill the Vacancy) & Apply For a New Hong Kong Work Visa Before the First Expires?
Employment Visas,
No responses
New Hong Kong work visa? This question has a straightforward answer which has been ad...
1
Feb 2018
Do You Need to Leave Hong Kong to 'Activate' Your Recently Secured Employment Visa Extension?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
The answer to this question seemed so obvious to me before, but now it has been asked...
13
Dec 2017
Do You Need a Visa to Operate a Business in Hong Kong if You Are Not Yet Resident Here?
Employment Visas,
5 responses
Great question today with a simple answer and an opportunity to shed some more light ...
6
Nov 2017
Can You Work For a Single Client as a Pseudo-Employee Whilst Holding a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
Employment Visas,
No responses
If you are granted a Hong Kong investment visa, does this allow you to (essentially) ...
2
Nov 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 9 - Economic Sector Advantages
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
29
Oct 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 8 - Creating Local Jobs
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
27
Oct 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 7 - A Properly Set Up Office
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
25
Oct 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 6 - Have You Got Enough $$?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
31
Aug 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 5 - 3 Crucial Elements for Approval
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
17
Aug 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 4 - How Do You Make A Substantial Contribution?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
26
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 3 - Are You an Employee or an Investor?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
22
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 2 - Do You Actually Have A Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
18
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Step 1 - Understand Policy
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
6
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - The Start Up Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
3
Jun 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Must Have Resources
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
16
May 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - How We Got Here
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
14
May 2017
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application - Introduction
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10...
8
May 2017
Last 5 Years - the Top 10 Resources of the Hong Kong Visa Geeza Website & the Size of Our Tribe!
Employment Visas,
No responses
It has been 5 years since we launched the Hong Kong Visa Geeza website. Thought I wou...
6
May 2017
100% Hong Kong Visa Application Success Rate? Take It All With A Grain of Salt!
Employment Visas,
36 responses
First Published September 26, 2012 Some of my colleagues in the immigration serv...
4
May 2017
What You SHOULD NOT DO When Renewing or Extending Your Hong Kong Working Visa!
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Extending your Hong Kong working visa? The beauty of the Hong Kong immigration ser...
14
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - The So-Called Startup Visa
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
5
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Work For Yourself Or Someone Else?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
2
Jan 2017
Hong Kong Visas For 2 Week Visitor Nationals - Hong Kong Visas That Allow You To Work
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On May 30, 2016 I gave a talk at the Russian Club Hong Kong on the types of Hong Kong...
19
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Collection of Relevant Data
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
15
Dec 2016
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - December, 2016
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been a few months since I got to see Maestro Phil Whelan over at RTHK Radio ...
14
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Investment Visa Processing Times
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
12
Dec 2016
Why & How The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Getting A Lot Tougher Now - Documentation Authenticity
Employment Visas,
5 responses
On June 14,2016 I gave a talk at WYND Co-Working Space in Lan Kwai Fong on the topic ...
26
Nov 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Resources, Resources, Resources
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
22
Nov 2016
The Nuts & Bolts of Growing a Business in Hong Kong - Visas to Consider
Employment Visas,
No responses
On September 29, 2016 at PaperclipHK, Fresh Accounting (Paul Gardner), Talenox (Gordo...
27
Jul 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - The Entrepreneur & Startup Visas
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
15
Jul 2016
Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts - With Dragon Law @ Cyberport - Visas Allowing Work
Employment Visas,
10 responses
On April 28, 2016 Dragon Law, the Hong Kong Visa Centre and Cyberport co-hosted a sem...
4
Jul 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - D-I-Y Applications
Employment Visas,
1 response
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
30
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - The Entrepreneur Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
19
Jun 2016
QOTW: What Happens if My Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Extension Application is Refused?
Investment Visas,
No responses
What is the story if your Hong Kong entrepreneur visa extension application is refuse...
15
Jun 2016
Battening Down The Hatches - WHY THE HONG KONG IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT ARE ABOUT TO GET REALLY TOUGH On Visa Applicants
Employment Visas,
1 response
Hong Kong Audit Commission Report 66 - If you work in the field of Hong Kong immigrat...
7
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - You ALWAYS Need a Visa To Work in Hong Kong
Employment Visas,
6 responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
5
Jun 2016
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong - Introduction
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky...
13
May 2016
Fame At Last... the Hong Kong Visa Centre as a Classic Seth Godin Case Study!
Employment Visas,
6 responses
I have 4 intellectual heroes - one of whom is Seth Godin. Image Credit: TED &nb...
30
Apr 2016
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - April, 2016
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been a few weeks since I got to see da mane mann Phil Whelan over at RTHK Ra...
25
Apr 2016
Cyberport Immigration Talk: Hong Kong Visas for Startups, Entrepreneurs & SMEs – Stuff That Counts (With Dragon Law!)
Employment Visas,
7 responses
Cyberport Immigration Talk: On Thursday this week (April 28) at Cyberport, I am givin...
21
Apr 2016
Talk at Wynd - 10 Steps To A Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application
Investment Visas,
No responses
I gave a talk entitled 10 Steps To A Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Applicati...
8
Apr 2016
Why Internet Forums Are A Cr@p Source of Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Advice
Employment Visas,
35 responses
Hong Kong visa forums? [youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPS_NPrXqg...
21
Mar 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - D-I-Y Without Paying For Any Professional Help
Investment Visas,
1 response
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
14
Mar 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Improving Your Chances of Success
Investment Visas,
2 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
5
Mar 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Passing the Approvability Test
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
2
Mar 2016
How To Extend the Exit-Entry Permit Endorsement for a Chinese National Temporary Resident of Hong Kong
Employment Visas,
2 responses
I recently received an email from a client who's wife is Chinese (PRC passport holder...
21
Feb 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - The Question of Money
Investment Visas,
5 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
31
Jan 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - Startup vs. Entrepreneur?
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
24
Jan 2016
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved - The Inside Scoop - How Did We Get Here?
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On December 10, 2015 I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the ...
27
Nov 2015
Is it Better to Apply for Your Visa Before or After You Move to Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
21 responses
This is an important question! As a matter of fact there are some types of Hon...
21
Nov 2015
The Evolution of the Hong Kong Business Investment Visa: How the Now Defunct Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Inevitably Led to the Startup Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
In October 2015, I was invited to give a short presentation at the Canadian Chamber o...
15
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - D-I-Y Without Any Professional Help!
Investment Visas,
1 response
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
13
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Can You Tick the Box?
Investment Visas,
4 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
10
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Accompanying Family
Investment Visas,
3 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
8
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - The Catch 22
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
4
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Getting One!
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
1
Nov 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - The Entrepreneur Visa
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
29
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Job Offer Work Visa
Employment Visas,
5 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
24
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - What Can You Do as a Visitor?
Investment Visas,
6 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
18
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Got A Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
7 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
15
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Policy
Investment Visas,
10 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup v...
10
Oct 2015
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It's Cracked Up to Be? - Introduction
Investment Visas,
8 responses
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup V...
26
Sep 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Investment Visa
Investment Visas,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
22
Sep 2015
The Hong Kong Startup Visa: Is It All That It's Cracked Up To Be? - Downloads Available Here
Investment Visas,
11 responses
Tonight, I gave a talk at o Connect in Sheung Wan which discussed the so-called 'Hong...
1
Sep 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Policy
Employment Visas,
No responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
31
Aug 2015
4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong - Introduction
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk abou...
17
Jul 2015
LIFTING THE LID: The Ideal Client For a Hong Kong Immigration Services Firm
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
4
Jul 2015
Hong Kong Immigration... What Does It Mean... Visa Gossip & Rumours?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Over the last 20 years or so I have coined a number of phrases in Hong Kong immigrati...
28
Jun 2015
ImmD @ Sixes & Sevens Presently - Longer Case Processing Times Than Usual Being Experienced At This Time
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Longer Case Processing Times - the Enhancement Measures of the Hong Kong Immigration ...
13
Jun 2015
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - June, 2015
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been about 10 weeks since I got over to Broadcast Drive to see el maestro Whel...
6
Jun 2015
QOTW: Swapping from a Hong Kong Work Visa to an Investment Visa - the Impact on Right of Abode After 7 Years
Employment Visas,
No responses
How does swapping from a Hong Kong work visa to an investment visa impact your eligib...
31
May 2015
What Visa Options Exist for a Presently Employed Writer to 'Go Solo' Whilst Holding an Employment Visa 'Cruising' to the Right of Abode in Hong Kong in 2018?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Freelance writers always struggle to secure investment visas here... QUESTION ...
25
May 2015
QOTW: If I Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa Can I Consult to a Single Client Only as a Pseudo-Employee?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Just how 'flexible is the Hong Kong investment visa? [youtube_sc url="https://www....
30
Apr 2015
LIFTING THE LID: How Do You Manage to Keep the Hong Kong Visa Geeza Blog Up-to-Date?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
23
Apr 2015
QOTW: What Happens if Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Extension Application is Refused by the Immigration Department?
Investment Visas,
No responses
So what happens if, after slogging your way through the Hong Kong investment visa ext...
18
Apr 2015
Seth Godin Case Study - Hong Kong Visa Geeza - Inc Magazine...
Employment Visas,
3 responses
Another First, yesterday, when this website and our business model founded upon the i...
3
Apr 2015
LIFTING THE LID: How Does It Work With Josephine Lau, Centre O Connect & The Hong Kong Visa Centre?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
21
Mar 2015
LIFTING THE LID - The Nature of The Hong Kong Visa Centre Clientele
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
15
Mar 2015
LIFTING THE LID - The Role of Video Cha Cha in Our Free Hong Kong Immigration Content Development Activities
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
12
Mar 2015
LIFTING THE LID - The Nature of Our Competition in the Hong Kong Immigration Services Market
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
6
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Earthquake or Tremor?
Employment Visas,
No responses
On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immi...
5
Mar 2015
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 - March, 2015
Employment Visas,
No responses
Got to see Uncle Phil at RTHK again yesterday... You can listen to our complet...
4
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Business Investment Visa Shake Up
Investment Visas,
No responses
Business investment visa shake up! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centre...
1
Mar 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Upgraded Hong Kong Visa Limit of Stay
Employment Visas,
No responses
Upgraded Hong Kong visa limit of stay! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.c...
27
Feb 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - How Most Mainlanders Screwed Up Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Investment Visas,
1 response
Those Mainlanders! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my inte...
26
Feb 2015
2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update - Capital No Longer Required - Why Was the CIES Suspended ?
Investment Visas,
No responses
CIES suspended! On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpr...
17
Feb 2015
QOTW: How Are Mainland Applicants for Visas Issued Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy Treated Differently From Other Foreign Nationals?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy, what's the procedural difference if yo...
16
Feb 2015
LIFTING THE LID - What's it Like Operating the Hong Kong Visa Centre as a Virtual Business?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
14
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 14 - D-I-Y Resources
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
11
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 13 - Trying Again... (Sigh)
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
7
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 12 - Why Cases Get Denied
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
6
Feb 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 11 - Your Loved Ones
Family Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
1
Feb 2015
LIFTING THE LID - How Important Are Word of Mouth Referrals to the Hong Kong Visa Centre?
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
29
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 10 - The Catch 22
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
27
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 9 - How Much Cash is Required?
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
26
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 8 - Approvability Test
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
24
Jan 2015
Hong Kong Immigration Policy Changes - Discussion on RTHK Radio 3 - January 2015
Employment Visas,
No responses
The timing for my most recent visit to see Phil Whelan on Morning Brew was opportune ...
23
Jan 2015
2015 Immigration Policy Changes - the Inevitable Suspension of the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Investment Visas,
1 response
Long past its sell-by date and way beyond the ken of its originally intended constitu...
20
Jan 2015
2015 Immigration Enhancement Measures Applicable to the Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa (Business Investment Visa)
Investment Visas,
9 responses
The Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa and the Startup visa comes into being (of sorts). ...
16
Jan 2015
Hong Kong Immigration Policy Changes - Enhancement Measures to Make Things a Bit Easier
Employment Visas,
No responses
Now that the dust has settled on the news of the suspension of the Capital Investment...
14
Jan 2015
Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Suspended - Business Investment Visa Gets a Boost!
Investment Visas,
2 responses
CY Leung in his policy address today announced the suspension of the Capital Investme...
13
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 7 - The Visa Itself
Investment Visas,
1 response
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
12
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 6 - Work Visa vs Investment Visa?
Employment Visas,
1 response
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
7
Jan 2015
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 4 - Investment Visa for Mainland Chinese Applicants
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
14
Dec 2014
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 3 - Do You Have a Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
2 responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
13
Dec 2014
LIFTING THE LID: Leaving Your Hong Kong Visa Extension to the Very Last Minute
Employment Visas,
No responses
In this occasional series of commentary, I provide a peek inside our professional pra...
11
Dec 2014
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 2 - Policy
Investment Visas,
3 responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
6
Dec 2014
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help - 1 - Introduction
Investment Visas,
2 responses
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to...
25
Nov 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Questions & Answers
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
23
Nov 2014
Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa (Business Investment) - A Practical Guide
Investment Visas,
No responses
The Hong Kong entrepreneur visa (business investment) is arguably the most challengi...
30
Oct 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - October 2014
Employment Visas,
No responses
Phil wanted to talk about Hong Kong visas for Freelancers on RTHK Radio 3 yesterda...
15
Oct 2014
Thinking of Applying for a Hong Kong Investment Visa? Company Incorporation & Co-Working Space Arrangements
Investment Visas,
No responses
My good friends at Centre O have put together this attractive pricing package deal th...
30
Aug 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - August 2014
Investment Visas,
2 responses
Phil took me off the path of immigration on RTHK Radio 3 earlier this week and got...
26
Aug 2014
Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Visas For Entrepreneurs
Investment Visas,
8 responses
On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an ove...
24
Aug 2014
QOTW: Can I Easily Swap Back to a Hong Kong Investment Visa from an Employment Visa Once Again?
Employment Visas,
No responses
Entrepreneur to employee and then back to being an entrepreneur again - what will...
24
Jul 2014
Global From Asia Video PodCast: More on the Recent Toughening Up By ImmD on Hong Kong Investment Visa Applications
Investment Visas,
4 responses
A couple of weeks ago, Michael Michelini interviewed me for his Global From Asia PodC...
21
Jul 2014
UPDATE! All Hong Kong Business Investment Visas Now Routinely Subject to Business Review
Investment Visas,
4 responses
An occasional, important update from the Hong Kong Visa Centre... [youtube_sc url...
8
Jul 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - July 2014
Employment Visas,
No responses
Back to see el-Maestro Whelan at RTHK Radio 3 yesterday - in the stinking hot showe...
7
Jul 2014
UPDATE! If You Are Applying For a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa You Must See This!
Investment Visas,
6 responses
An occasional important update from the Hong Kong Visa Centre [youtube_sc url="htt...
28
May 2014
Investment Visas, the Catch 22, Multi-Level Marketing & What the Hong Kong Immigration Department Do Instead of Saying NO!
Investment Visas,
No responses
This is another snippet from the 'teaching the lawyers' presentation I gave in March ...
23
May 2014
InvestHK Israel Roadshow Comes to End With Some Amazing Israeli Tech Businesses On Their Way to Hong Kong
Investment Visas,
No responses
The InvestHK Israel Roadshow came to an end yesterday... I have just had the most ...
18
May 2014
InvestHK Israel Roadshow - the Hong Kong Visa Geeza Does It Tough!
Investment Visas,
No responses
It's a tough life helping to promote inward investment to Hong Kong, but someone has ...
6
May 2014
Startup Grind - Intrepid Entrepreneur Jong Lee Shares His Wisdom On Doing Business in Hong Kong
Investment Visas,
No responses
My 'other' business Video Cha Cha proudly sponsors Startup Grind here in Hong Kong. ...
18
Apr 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - April 2014
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Back with Mr Whelan at RTHK Radio 3 yesterday... Phil and I had a good old chat ab...
16
Apr 2014
The Hong Kong Immigration Department Really Are Getting Tougher Across the Board Now...
Employment Visas,
3 responses
It has taken me 21 years to make this claim... I have been practicing in Hong Ko...
7
Apr 2014
QOTW: Under What Conditions is it Possible to Apply for an Early Extension to a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
Investment Visas,
No responses
What will ImmD make of an early request for the extension of a Hong Kong investme...
26
Mar 2014
New Company Law in Hong Kong Impacts Entrepreneurs, Startups and Business Investment Visa Applicants
Investment Visas,
Hong Kong company law will never be the same again... I am grateful to Belinda Won...
21
Mar 2014
Teaching the Lawyers: Business Immigration to Hong Kong : A Practical Guide (March 21, 2014) - Course Materials For Your Use
Employment Visas,
24 responses
Yours truly delivering Business Immigration to Hong Kong : A Practical Guide at the ...
14
Mar 2014
** Cheeky Plug For Video Cha Cha! **
Employment Visas,
No responses
Hey, if you've got an audience, you should use it occasionally, right? [youtube_sc...
13
Mar 2014
CPD Course: Business Immigration to Hong Kong - A Practical Guide (March 21, 2014) SOLD OUT
Employment Visas,
2 responses
I'm really looking forward to delivering this programme as it's been a while since th...
11
Mar 2014
Interview: Has Hong Kong’s Effort to Forge a Particular Social Fabric Through the Constructs of its Immigration Policy Been Successful Do You Think?
Employment Visas,
7 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
7
Mar 2014
How Can Hong Kong Technology Startups Improve Their Chances of Winning Investment Visa Approvals for Their Founders?
60 Second Snapshot,
1 response
So you're now committed to getting your Startup off the ground here in Hong Kong... ...
6
Mar 2014
Why Do Hong Kong Technology Startups Mostly Struggle to Win Investment Visa Approvals for Their Founders?
60 Second Snapshot,
No responses
Bootstrappping and running Lean can be a double edged sword as a foreign national sta...
27
Feb 2014
Do You Need to Spend a Minimum Number of Days Per Year in Hong Kong In Order to Maintain a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Visa?
Investment Visas,
No responses
Does the rationale of the CIES dictate that you spend a certain amount of time in...
20
Feb 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - February 2014
Family Visas,
No responses
Freezing at RTHK today... Phil kicked us off with a listener question today (thank...
10
Feb 2014
If You're Thinking of Starting Your Own Business in Hong Kong You Won't Want to Miss This...!
Investment Visas,
1 response
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/004qUn3eKFU"] Tomorrow night (Tuesday, Februa...
7
Feb 2014
Hong Kong Visa Centre Refunds 200% Fee to Client Who's Application Was Refused by the Hong Kong Immigration Department
Employment Visas,
No responses
The inevitable finally occured... Today, my professional practice, the Hong Kong V...
6
Feb 2014
Interview: What’s Actually Involved in Getting a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approved?
Investment Visas,
3 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
13
Jan 2014
Interview: Do You Think the Relatively Low Number of Foreigners Coming to Live and Work in Hong Kong is Due to it Being Hard to Get a Visa?
Employment Visas,
12 responses
Coming to live and work in Hong Kong - on June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five la...
9
Jan 2014
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - January 2014
Employment Visas,
No responses
It had been nigh on three months since I last got to be grilled by Mr Whelan on Morni...
8
Jan 2014
Interview: Is There a Threshold to Attaining a Hong Kong Work Visa Under the General Employment Policy?
Employment Visas,
7 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/_xJ4_38lur4"] On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed...
6
Jan 2014
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Session Q&A
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
3
Jan 2014
The Year Ahead - 2014 & New Stuff On the Horizon For the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Employment Visas,
4 responses
Season's Greetings from sunny Western Australia! You may have noticed that I have ...
16
Dec 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Applying for Permanent Residency After 7 Years
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
30
Nov 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Why Do Visa Applications Get Denied?
Employment Visas,
4 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
21
Nov 2013
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Hong Kong Investment Visas - Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on Thursday November 28, 2013 @ 7 pm
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have been invited by the good guys at The Hive to talk about the challenges faced...
19
Nov 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Family Visas
Employment Visas,
3 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
4
Nov 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - Investment Cash Required & the Catch 22
Employment Visas,
11 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &am...
1
Nov 2013
Pictures of a Day-in-the-Life of the Hong Kong Visa Geeza
Employment Visas,
1 response
On Tuesday October 22, 2013 my client, compadre-in-arms and all round good gal Gail T...
29
Oct 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - The Business Investment Visa
Employment Visas,
5 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
23
Oct 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - October 2013
Employment Visas,
1 response
Thanks to Uncle Phil Whelan, I was back on the hallowed ground of RTHK Radio 3 on Bro...
10
Oct 2013
Lame Excuses Won't Cut It If You're Caught Working in Hong Kong Without an Employment Visa
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Caught Working in Hong Kong Without an Employment Visa? If you're working in Hong ...
9
Oct 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – Job Offer Based Employment Visa
Employment Visas,
6 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
3
Oct 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – The Visitor Visa
Employment Visas,
9 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
2
Oct 2013
Foreign National Entrepreneurs Starting Up in Hong Kong or China - Where is Better for Visas?
Investment Visas,
2 responses
Image Courtesy of China Daily MailPaul Bischoff recently laid bare the visa ...
23
Sep 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – Immigration Policy
Employment Visas,
9 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
18
Sep 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - The Last 20 Years
Employment Visas,
8 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &a...
17
Sep 2013
Corporate Immigration in Hong Kong From 39,000 Feet
Employment Visas,
No responses
Useful summary of Hong Kong's corporate immigration programmes recently uploaded to...
10
Sep 2013
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business - The Visa Question (Introduction)
Employment Visas,
15 responses
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong &am...
8
Sep 2013
Business Investment Visas - A Leg Up for Start Ups in Hong Kong
Investment Visas,
7 responses
Intro to the Hong Kong Startup Scene from Casey Lau After waaaay too much time...
30
Aug 2013
Interview: Has Hong Kong Ever Been Used as a Kind of Stepping Stone Into Another Immigration Jurisdiction?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/BSMXQbBq7FE"] On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed...
23
Aug 2013
A Public Thank You to the Hong Kong Immigration Department
Employment Visas,
1 response
A few weeks ago we received instructions from a client who was needing to extend a ...
8
Aug 2013
Interview: Is the Hong Kong Immigration Department Website Actually Fit For Purpose?
Employment Visas,
16 responses
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University ...
6
Aug 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - August 2013
Employment Visas,
1 response
Phil Whelan was on holiday in Bali last week when we coordinated my visit to hi...
5
Aug 2013
The Anatomy of a Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Pathway to a HKSAR Passport for a Chinese National Resident on the Mainland
Case Study,
4 responses
Image: SCMP Mr Chen, his wife and 8 year old son are from Shanghai. Mr Chen...
31
Jul 2013
The Remarkable Tale of a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval - Buying a Restaurant, Maintaining Jobs & Managing Remotely
Case Study,
5 responses
[singlepic id=75 w=420 h=340 float=center] On Friday last week, our client Mike Cha...
24
Jun 2013
Can an Offshore Company Sponsor a Hong Kong Employment or Business Investment Visa?
Employment Visas,
6 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/geC4Qg5Zb90"] You may be a director, shareholder ...
19
Jun 2013
Is It Possible to Cancel a Hong Kong Visa Application and, If So, How Do You Go About Doing It?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/gJ4hBs5G7y4"] It happens sometimes. For one re...
8
Jun 2013
Are Such Facilities as Virtual Offices, Incubators, Serviced Offices & Co-working Spaces Deemed ‘Suitable Business Premises’ for the Purposes of a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa Application?
Hadley Says…,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/guwwaKJHE8E"] Hong Kong has an incredibly dynamic...
14
May 2013
REMINDER: How to Apply for a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – Public Talk by Stephen Barnes Today in Wanchai
Investment Visas,
No responses
Just a quick reminder about the talk I am giving at Centre O tonight (Tuesday...
24
Apr 2013
How Can Presently Unemployed Investment Bankers Reorganize Their Careers in Order to Remain in Hong Kong?
60 Second Snapshot,
5 responses
These are trying times for investment bankers with the global financial crisis contin...
9
Apr 2013
24 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Your Questions Answered!
Investment Visas,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/gI3K08vmFU8"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
5
Apr 2013
23 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - All Good Stuff!
Investment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/cAlnHnZ9JI8"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
4
Apr 2013
22 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Templates
Investment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/qs02iRb7kl0"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
2
Apr 2013
21 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Case Studies
Investment Visas,
11 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/0HSVDqA1frE"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
26
Mar 2013
Stephen Barnes What's Up Hong Kong Interview: Immigration, Visas, the Universe, Life & Everything
Employment Visas,
2 responses
Yours Truly was interviewed by What's Up Hong Kong in my favourite corner of Pacif...
25
Mar 2013
19 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Factsheet
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/Q1fmNkic-qs"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
23
Mar 2013
18 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Infographic
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/yQ6CieBxwpc"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
21
Mar 2013
17 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - 10 MUST USE Resources
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/3kzadFRJP5U"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
20
Mar 2013
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - March 2013
Employment Visas,
No responses
Phil Whelan welcomed me back to MorningBrew@RTHK yesterday and we had a good chat...
12
Mar 2013
16 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Trying Again
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/SmZmvotFQZU"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
11
Mar 2013
15 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Why Do Cases Get Denied?
Investment Visas,
20 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/tpQVDSvKOco"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
7
Mar 2013
14 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Accompanying Family
Investment Visas,
19 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/Hw0uhiuCgLQ"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
6
Mar 2013
Will Redundancy Impact Your Eligibility for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?
Investment Visas,
8 responses
QUESTION Hi there, you provide a very helpful advice service, so thank you for...
1
Mar 2013
Hong Kong Investment Visa Processing Times - Current Residents Much, Much (Much!) Faster Than Non Residents
Investment Visas,
3 responses
Something quite amazing happened earlier this week. Here follows the story... ...
20
Feb 2013
12 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - How Much Cash?
Investment Visas,
20 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/VeGs9WNAAoQ"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
19
Feb 2013
11 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Pillars of Approval
Investment Visas,
16 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/bgkaXTYzzo0"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
17
Feb 2013
10 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Investment Visa Approvability Test
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/MxOJEv-kdOw"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
14
Feb 2013
9 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Employee or Investor?
Investment Visas,
18 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/MJ7INlZ6Ay0"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
13
Feb 2013
8 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - What Can You Do As a Visitor?
Investment Visas,
22 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/mQzQvavdqtM"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
12
Feb 2013
7 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - The Pathway for Mainlanders
Investment Visas,
21 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/e8UZ30bRzOw"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
11
Feb 2013
6 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Who Doesn't Have a Visa Problem?
Investment Visas,
23 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/A3k4Y5RDzI8"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
10
Feb 2013
5 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - The Policy of It All
Investment Visas,
21 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/wffsWwERGcw"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
9
Feb 2013
4 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - 10 Must Have Resources
Investment Visas,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/lUGnInJZPpQ"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
8
Feb 2013
3 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Order of Business
Investment Visas,
26 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/emdQDbwyR5c"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
7
Feb 2013
2 – How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – Relax & Enjoy The Talk
Investment Visas,
26 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/jSXby_QINcY"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk ...
7
Feb 2013
1 - How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help - Introduction
Investment Visas,
42 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/C8hB-xI-Hqg"] On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk a...
4
Feb 2013
How Can Mainlanders Establish Businesses in Hong Kong Under the General Employment Policy?
Hadley Says…,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/9jMLpZUOKCA"] Under current immigration policy, C...
1
Feb 2013
What Type of Visa Do You Think You Need for Hong Kong?
60 Second Snapshot,
11 responses
[youtube_sc url=" http://youtu.be/xdo7ON8LJVk"] It is important to understand that...
31
Jan 2013
What to Do if You Find Yourself in the Hong Kong Visa 'Twilight Zone'
Employment Visas,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/5xIQsSrbtvQ"] Sometimes, Hong Kong residents find...
29
Jan 2013
What Happens if You Inadvertently Breach Your Conditions of Stay by Taking Up an Unauthorised Employment in Hong Kong Without First Applying for a Change of Sponsorship?
60 Second Snapshot,
10 responses
Under Hong Kong immigration law, foreign nationals are granted employment visa permis...
22
Jan 2013
What Happens if You Overstay Your Hong Kong Visa Limit of Stay?
Employment Visas,
145 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/xI8WbsHksrk"] The Immigration Department are very...
21
Jan 2013
2 Hong Kong Visa Centre Clients Get a Mention in the South China Morning Post Today
Investment Visas,
1 response
http://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/1131033/ins-and-outs-i...
19
Jan 2013
WRAP UP: How to Apply for a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on January 17, 2013
Investment Visas,
34 responses
There was a smaller than average turnout but the numbers were perfect for the cosy,...
10
Jan 2013
What Do Both Hong Kong Employment & Investment Visa Applications Share In Common?
Employment Visas,
15 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/WqOYFGGLJ_c"] The approvability tests for both em...
8
Jan 2013
Why Do the Immigration Department Prefer a Limited Liability Company to Underpin a Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
Hadley Says…,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/wA45YlUomUo"] Conceptually, it is possible to pro...
3
Jan 2013
The Reality Behind the Hong Kong Immigration Department's "4 Weeks" Visa Application Consideration Time Frame
Employment Visas,
82 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/C9Kcps92-cU"] When you make most any type of Hong...
31
Dec 2012
How Onerous is the Sponsorship Role in a Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
Hadley Says…,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/vmJmLhjZh98"] When a foreign national intends to ...
24
Dec 2012
Statistically, What Are the Chances of Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application Being Approved?
Hadley Says…,
15 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/6lV66BaYaVQ"] Each year, there are between 250 ...
13
Dec 2012
How Flexible is the Admission of Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme in Enabling Chinese Nationals to Come & Work in Hong Kong?
Employment Visas,
6 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/A98OHXuxBok"] The Admission of Mainland Talents &...
12
Dec 2012
How is the Hong Kong Investment Visa Process Actually Experienced by the Typical Foreign National Visa Applicant?
60 Second Snapshot,
17 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/pXGnQKAaHys"] Getting a Hong Kong investment visa...
28
Nov 2012
WRAP UP: Hong Kong Investment Visas - Talk by Stephen Barnes on Monday November 26th, 2012 at the Hive
Investment Visas,
7 responses
Went along and met a very interesting crowd at the Hive this Monday; both clients a...
28
Nov 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - Nov 2012
Investment Visas,
1 response
Went in to see Phil @ RTHK on Monday and talked a lot about money visas, both busin...
25
Nov 2012
REMINDER: Hong Kong Investment Visas - Public Talk by Stephen Barnes on Monday November 26th, 2012 @ 18.30 at the Hive
Investment Visas,
No responses
I have been invited by the good guys at The Hive to talk about the challenges faced...
24
Nov 2012
How Important is the Support of InvestHK in Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
60 Second Snapshot,
9 responses
InvestHK do a really good job of promoting economic opportunities which Hong Kong off...
13
Nov 2012
Is It Actually Becoming Harder to Get Your Hong Kong Employment or Investment Visa Approved?
60 Second Snapshot,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtNN8FT4I6g&feature=youtu.be"] ...
29
Oct 2012
What’s the Minimum Capital Required for a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa?
Hadley Says…,
7 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWABdzQdEDI&feature=youtu.be"] ...
25
Oct 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa - An Excellent Example of a Foreign SME That Could Expect Immigration Approval to Relocate to the HKSAR
Investment Visas,
1 response
Even modestly scaled SME's with a track record of operations overseas can expect ...
17
Oct 2012
Why Do Some Hong Kong Visa Applications Take Months to Finalise (if Ever)?
Employment Visas,
41 responses
If your application for a Hong Kong visa is taking a very long time to process any nu...
13
Oct 2012
The Economy at Home is Very Bad - So What Investment Visa Options Exist for You in Hong Kong?
60 Second Snapshot,
11 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqNhOqp8_fU&feature=youtu.be"] ...
10
Oct 2012
Is the Hong Kong Immigration Department Website Actually Any Use to Visa Applicants?
60 Second Snapshot,
2 responses
The Hong Kong Immigration Department website is good for a few things but not very go...
29
Sep 2012
The Anatomy of a 'Slam Dunk' Hong Kong Investment Visa Application Taking Just 7 Weeks to Approval!
Case Study,
15 responses
Something extremely rare happened to us yesterday. For the first time in yonks, ...
24
Sep 2012
How Will Your Employment Visa Application be Impacted if the Hong Kong Company Employing You is New?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDi23NRUK4s&feature=youtu.be"] ...
21
Sep 2012
What Does it Take to Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approved?
60 Second Snapshot,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fJdlLw00YI&feature=youtu.be"] ...
20
Sep 2012
Why Do Hong Kong Investment Visas Get Denied?
60 Second Snapshot,
19 responses
The approvability test for a Hong Kong investment visa is that you have to show you...
19
Sep 2012
Hong Kong Visa Application - Student to Investment - With a Twist!
Case Study,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/4t_oLmTsamM"] Our client was UK national who had,...
15
Sep 2012
The Shiny New D-I-Y Hong Kong Visa Kit - Get Yours Today - 100% FREE!
Employment Visas,
22 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/l2F9_8t7Rtk"] Getting a visa to live in Hong Kong...
12
Sep 2012
What’s the Situation About the Need for Business Premises as Part of Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
Hadley Says…,
10 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/I1e8bgx42Qk"] The Hong Kong Immigration Departmen...
8
Sep 2012
Work Ended - What Visa Options Do You Have to Stay in Hong Kong For Another 2 Years to Get Your Permanent Residency?
Family Visas,
5 responses
This is a popular topic that people query our websites about, so it's timely that we ...
4
Sep 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - Sept 2012
Employment Visas,
7 responses
Phil and I covered some interesting ground on Morning Brew yesterday morning, drive...
2
Sep 2012
Hong Kong Unconditional Stay Status vs. the Right of Abode for CIES Visa Holders
Investment Visas,
9 responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme is a really neat visa for those well-off en...
30
Aug 2012
The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny - Not Approve - Visa Applications (Aren’t They?)
Employment Visas,
39 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/P5sZwnIx8Gc"] It is often said that the Hong Kong...
20
Aug 2012
What Hong Kong Visa Options Exist for Unmarried, Trailing Partners?
60 Second Snapshot,
23 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/tzeY-LEX1ik"] Under Hong Kong immigration policy,...
1
Aug 2012
Are There Any Advantages to being an Existing Resident of Hong Kong When You Make an Application for an Investment Visa?
Employment Visas,
25 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/RlodUEIyNnw"] When you make an application for a ...
26
Jul 2012
7 Years Residence in Hong Kong Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme - What Permanent Residency Options Exist?
Investment Visas,
2 responses
The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has been a god send for reasonably well off...
23
Jul 2012
Will A Criminal Record Impact On Your Application For A Hong Kong Residence Visa?
Employment Visas,
131 responses
UPDATE: May 30, 2023 Will A Criminal Record Impact On Your Application For A Hong ...
14
Jul 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa - Case Which Would Not Get Approved Today But Will Be Approved 9 ~ 12 Months From Now
Investment Visas,
10 responses
This question is a really interesting one as, from an immigration perspective, it...
6
Jul 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa Wrongly Applied For - Clearing Up the Confusion & Getting the Correct Employment Visa Instead
Case Study,
7 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/ieg1eDKINXs"] This case study looks at the proble...
4
Jul 2012
Novel Solution to an Unusual Hong Kong Employment - Investment Visa Situation
Case Study,
5 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/AmKQzMroNWE"] This Case Study looks at a not-enti...
27
Jun 2012
Hong Kong Visa Extension Advice & Assistance - 100% Free!
Employment Visas,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/eCSF2Dhqry8"] The Hong Kong Visa Extension Kit is...
24
Jun 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa Approved Where the Funding Was Running Out
Case Study,
7 responses
Our clients were UK nationals, he was an RFID engineer and his wife was a marketing e...
19
Jun 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visas - 3 Case Examples Which Would Not Get Approved
Case Study,
13 responses
The Hong Kong investment visa approvability test is extremely onerous when compared t...
9
Jun 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visa Applications - What's Involved?
Investment Visas,
9 responses
Guess what? You might be surprised to learn that, for an entrepreneurial driven ...
24
May 2012
The Twists and Turns of an Unusual Hong Kong Permanent Residency Application
Case Study,
10 responses
Our client was a French national with a wife and 5 year old daughter - all of the...
21
May 2012
The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three - May 2012
Employment Visas,
2 responses
On May 3rd Phil Whelan had me back on his Morning Brew show on Radio Three to tal...
1
May 2012
How to Stop Worrying About Your Hong Kong Visa & Start Applying!
Employment Visas,
16 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5L3yHeSoeM"] Everyone, at some poin...
1
May 2012
How to Cure Your Hong Kong Visa Extension Headache & Make Sure it Gets Approved the Very First Time!
Employment Visas,
23 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joONXvPPKLM&feature=share&lis...
1
May 2012
How to Ensure You Are Not Breaking the Law by Operating a Business in Hong Kong as a Visitor
60 Second Snapshot,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/7fYsrkUX2kQ"] The fabled Catch 22 applies if you ...
1
May 2012
Hong Kong Investment Visas & Joseph Heller - What's the Connection?
Hadley Says…,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://youtu.be/cZ2pEiIRNqE"] If you’re in Hong Kong as either ...
1
May 2012
60 Pages or 7 Pages for Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Plan? It's Your Choice...
Hadley Says…,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbdNjWlKzJY"] If someone has told ...
1
May 2012
Can I Apply for a Residence Visa for Hong Kong While I Am Visiting?
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vywz-eHOgM"] In making your decis...
1
May 2012
Your Hong Kong Employment Visa - What Happens When You Lose Your Job?
Employment Visas,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is-u6qnK4fQ"] If have an employmen...
1
May 2012
The Double-Edged Blade of a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval
Hadley Says…,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duYULxXQKJI&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
Can I Apply for a Visa After I Have Moved to Hong Kong or Should I Apply Beforehand?
60 Second Snapshot,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yro8b8QIBxE&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
How Extensive Should My Business Plan Be In Order to Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
60 Second Snapshot,
6 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKSwkQu6_q8&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
Shareholder in the Company Employing You? What the Hong Kong Immigration Department Think...
60 Second Snapshot,
4 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-smyooE8kk&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
'Temporary' Hong Kong Investment Visa Approvals - What Does it Mean?
60 Second Snapshot,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA3lVmyB4lc&feature=youtu.be"] ...
1
May 2012
I've Lost My Job - What Happens to My Hong Kong Employment Visa?
60 Second Snapshot,
3 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnFRKr_cpwM&feature=youtu.be"] ...
18
Apr 2012
Hong Kong Employment Visa Self-Sponsorship - the Reality for Entrepreneurs Dressed as Employees
Employment Visas,
2 responses
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GWxxCUx_oY&feature=youtu.be"] ...
3
Mar 2012
A Detailed Business Plan for Your Hong Kong Investment Visa? - Not Really…
Investment Visas,
1 response
I always stifle a chuckle when I read on the websites of professional service provide...

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