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It’s a common enough problem, where unmarried couples are coming to Hong Kong, one to work, one trailing in the other’s wake. I have covered variations on this scenario previously, but this question is excellent as it gets to the heart of how to manage the inevitable visitor status of the non employed partner through ’til such a time as both parties are able to gain employment visa status.

QUESTION

“I viewed your Hong Kong visa presentation & I was wondering if you could help me with a query?

My partner is travelling over to Hong Kong to work for an airline. As we are not married I will not be a dependent person.

I was told that I would receive a tourist visa for 3 months which could be lengthened by travelling outside HK & re-entering.

I hope to find employment in HK & remain on, on a work visa.

Please advise on:

(1) Should I mention my intention of seeking employment when entering HK or on a visa application?

(2) Your opinion on whether extending the visa based on the desire to find work in HK is possible?”

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