Hong Kong Resident Visa Extension of Stay – Offshore Processing Now Permitted (Temporarily)
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INITIALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 2, 2021 – UPDATED DECEMBER 10, 2022
The Immigration Department Accepts Applications for Extension of Stay from Hong Kong Non-permanent Residents Outside Hong Kong (Extended Until June 30 2023)
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/ext/npr.html
(Temporary Measures Update)
https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/12/20221209/20221209_191044_925.html
The Immigration Department has extended the facilitation measure that allows eligible non-permanent residents who are outside Hong Kong to apply for an extension of stay, to June 30, 2023.
Implemented on April 8, the facilitation measure is originally set to expire on December 31.
Now, eligible non-permanent residents who are admitted into Hong Kong under nine immigration policies or schemes, whose limit of stay will expire within four weeks but are presently outside Hong Kong, may apply for an extension of stay before June 30, 2023 under the measure.
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Happy New Year Everyone.
Bit of good news just before the new year break:
In general, persons admitted into Hong Kong under various immigration policies/schemes may apply for extension of stay within four weeks before their limit of stay expires. Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong both at the time of applications and collection of the relevant labels.
Due to the pandemic, if persons (except foreign domestic helpers and imported workers) are outside Hong Kong, with limit of stay expiring within four weeks/expired for less than 12 months, and are not able to return to Hong Kong timely to apply for extension of stay, they may submit a duly completed application form together with the required supporting documents for application for extension of stay under the relevant immigration policy/scheme. They are also required to furnish a letter setting out the details on their inability to return to Hong Kong timely for the extension of stay formalities. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued with a visa/entry permit for their return to Hong Kong within the validity of that visa/entry permit. For details on the arrangement, please visit the Homepage of ImmD: www.immd.gov.hk.
For information on the latest quarantine arrangements upon arrival in Hong Kong, please visit the relevant webpage: www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng.
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CH
Hi Visa Geeza,
I unfortunately did not apply for my extension of stay (dependent) in time before it expired while I was overseas in 2022 and I did not know of the special arrangement allowing online applications until now. My question is, can I still apply for extension of stay after my visa has expired?
Thanks, C
The Visa Geeza
We’re going to speak tomorrow.
Lyn
Can i go back to hongkong using my extension of stay card
The Visa Geeza
Sorry – I have no idea what you mean?
monkeyblonde
Does this affect those who hold HKID with right to abode? Has the three year time limit been extended?
The Visa Geeza
No. You’ll be automatically downgraded to the right to land which you cannot lose. The Director of Immigration doesn’t have the power to waive the 36 months rile. See:
https://hongkongvisageeza.com/how-does-hong-kong-right-of-abode-downgrade-to-the-right-to-land-materialize-and-what-are-the-immigration-implications-of-this/
Neil
Dear Visa Geeza – Just wondering if you had heard anything about how long the immigration department are taking to process these extension of stay applications for non permanent residents that are stuck overseas ? In my instance they have had my paperwork for almost 5 weeks. Called the extension of stay office multiple times and they literally tell me “we don’t know” when asked the question .
The Visa Geeza
Anywhere between 7-10 weeks.
LR
Hello,
I have a HK Work Visa and have to renew it by 7. Jan 2021. First issued 8. Jan 2016
I’m currently in Singapore and because of the COVID-19 I can’t get to HK.
is there any way I can apply for extension until I can travel again?
Kind regards,
The Visa Geeza
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