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HIV Health Checks & Your Hong Kong Visa Application

July 1st, 2024

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More than 20 years in the business of Hong Kong immigration and this is the first time I can remember this question ever being raised. So, now you know how to go about HIV Health Checks Hong Kong Visa Application!

Hong Kong Visa Application

QUESTION

Hi Stephen,

I do not see this issue addressed on your web site (which, by the way, is fantastic).

What are the medical requirements for a Canadian citizen applying for a Hong Kong work visa (sponsored through current employer)? 

Does Hong Kong require HIV testing or other testing, and if so, can those tests be done in the home country?  How will the immigration authorities treat an applicant who is HIV+?

Thanks.

ANSWER

Interestingly, unlike most other first world jurisdictions, Hong Kong doesn’t actually have any requirement for health status cheques as part and parcel of the Hong Kong immigration process that covers every single aspect of Hong Kong immigration, from visitor visas through to temporary residence visas, all the way up to, indeed the Right of Abode and becoming permanent residents.

So in relation to your health status, when you make an application, the entire process is silent as to health, so it doesn’t appear in the equation. So don’t have any concerns about the status of your health in any way impinging your ability to become a contributing member to Hong Kong society.

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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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RESPONSES

  • colby

    13 Jan 2023 pm31 12:22pm
    01

    hi can i apply a work permit bound to hk if i am hiv positive?

    • The Visa Geeza

      4 Feb 2023 am28 8:27am
      02

      Yes – there is no health check dimension to applying for a resdience visa in HK.

  • D

    19 May 2020 pm31 6:09pm
    03

    Hi,

    I would like to know if Hong Kong accommodates healthy HIV positive candidates? I am currently working in China and recently found out that I am HIV positive.

    Your urgent response would be appreciated as my VISA is about to expire.

    Regards,

  • Ashu

    26 Aug 2019 pm31 7:00pm
    05

    Hi Dear,

    What are the medical requirements for a Indian citizen applying for a Hong Kong work visa.

    Does Hong Kong require HIV testing or other testing, and if so, can those tests be done in the home country? How will the immigration authorities treat an applicant who is HIV+?

    Please help me.

    Thanks.

  • Nirmal Kumar

    14 May 2019 pm31 11:01pm
    07

    Hi I am traveling to Hong Kong, I would like to know what are the blood test n certificates are required to submit. If yes do I have to get the certificate attested by Indian government officials.
    Once I reach Hong Kong do I have to go for medical test there in Hong Kong.

    • The Visa Geeza

      18 May 2019 pm31 1:35pm
      08

      There is no medical dimension so I don’t get your question.

  • sabbir mallik

    14 Mar 2019 pm31 1:58pm
    09

    hi,
    some of my friend telling that for gating hongkong visa health checkup is not required , is it true?

    • The Visa Geeza

      15 Mar 2019 am31 8:51am
      10

      Correct.

  • gnzlsvln

    12 May 2018 pm31 11:03pm
    11

    So HIV Testing when planning to work in Macau and HK is not required correct?

    • The Visa Geeza

      16 May 2018 am31 8:56am
      12

      No idea about Macau. HK not.

  • John

    18 May 2017 am31 10:47am
    13

    Is there an hiv test for Macau as well does Hong Kong and Macau have the same rules ???

    • The Visa Geeza

      18 May 2017 pm31 1:20pm
      14

      Sorry – no idea about Macau – we’re 2 separate visa jurisdictions. Hong Kong = no.

  • GAMAL

    29 Jan 2017 am31 12:07am
    15

    how about hep B , are they checking for hep B in case I want to work there ??

    please reply ASAP …thank you

    • The Visa Geeza

      31 Jan 2017 pm31 8:32pm
      16

      No medical checks are undertaken.

  • Jack

    21 Feb 2016 pm29 6:00pm
    17

    Hi,

    I came accross this issue.
    Actually I have the same question and wonder whether the status is still the same – especially about the HIV-Status / Testing.

    I read on other boards that there might be testing when you arrive and apply for the resident permit.

    Is that true?

    Thanks
    Jack

    • The Visa Geeza

      21 Feb 2016 pm29 6:05pm
      18

      Nope – not true.

      • ML

        25 Feb 2016 pm29 1:18pm
        19

        So just to be 100% sure.
        HKSAR has no mandatory testing of foreigners for HIV when applying for a work visa or residency with said work visa and employment in HKSAR?

        Would be really helpful to know. I CANNOT find anything on the net about this for Hong Kong, but know from experience that China is backward and in the dark ages in their rules relating to PLHIV.
        Medical show you to be HIV+. You are locked up, deported and blacklisted immediately. So backward is China.

        Thanks so much.

        • The Visa Geeza

          27 Feb 2016 am29 9:45am
          20

          Yes no mandatory testing

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