Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It’s Cracked Up to Be? – Getting One!

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 7 responses

On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup visa that everyone is getting so excited about. In this segment at o Connect in Sheung Wan, I set out what it takes to get approved under the Hong Kong Startup visa arrangements. The Rest of the Series 1 – Introduction […]

4 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong – Employment Visa

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing / 1 response

On the 6th of August 2015, I was invited by the good guys at WYND to give a talk about the Hong Kong visas that are the most realistically achievable to live, work or establish a business in Hong Kong, all things considered. The Rest of the Series 1 – Introduction 2 – Policy 3 […]

4 – How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – Are You a Professional?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing / 1 response

On November 28, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly in Hong Kong to discuss the opportunities for their graduates to go about making an application for a Hong Kong work visa without paying for any professional help. In this section of the talk I discuss what the Hong Kong Immigration Department […]

How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 8 – Approvability Test

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / No responses

I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to finally add it to our coverage of the Hong Kong investment visa, specifically discussing the specific requirements of what it takes to get a Hong Kong investment visa approved. The talk was graciously hosted at WYND Co-working Space, ran by a […]

2015 Immigration Enhancement Measures Applicable to the Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa (Business Investment Visa)

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing, VG Front Page / 9 responses

The Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa and the Startup visa comes into being (of sorts). In his recent Policy Address, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, CY Leung announced the 2015 Hong Kong Immigration Enhancement Measures to the business investment visa essentially splitting it into 2 streams – the Hong Kong Entrepreneur visa and also the Startup […]

How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 7 – The Visa Itself

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 1 response

I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to finally add it to our coverage of the Hong Kong investment visa, specifically discussing how the Hong Kong Immigration Department look at applicants and where the focus of theHong Kong investment visa application consideration exercise falls. The talk […]

QOTW: Can I Get A Hong Kong Work Visa With No Degree?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing / No responses

An old chestnut this question which comes up time and time again about getting a Hong Kong work visa with no degree – albeit this time in the context of a technical apprenticeship undertaken straight out of senior high school. QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK I moved to Hong Kong from France one month ago. I […]

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 […]

UPDATE! If You Are Applying For a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa You Must See This!

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing, Resource / 6 responses

An occasional important update from the Hong Kong Visa Centre Two weeks ago, we had 3 business investment visas all refused on the same day. It is clear that the Hong Kong Immigration Department have recently gotten a lot tougher. If you intend to apply for a Hong Kong business investment visa, you must watch […]

From Eel Farms to Chicken Sexing – All In a Day’s Work for the Hong Kong Visa Geeza!

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Case Study, Employment Visas / 2 responses

Last month I delivered a CPD Course on Business Immigration to Hong Kong. I have just received a short piece of footage from the organisers Profectional where, in the 3 hour presentation, I give an example of how the Hong Kong Immigration Department were prepared to offer an employment visa to an 18 year old high […]