Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Do I Really Need An Employment Visa If I Get 6 Months’ Visitor Status Upon Arrival & Intend To Work In Hong Kong For A Maximum Of 2 Weeks?

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Is it ever legal to work in Hong Kong – especially on a short term basis – with a Visitor Status – without the permission of the Director of Immigration? QUESTION I am a UK based one person limited company and have been asked by a major financial services company with a business based in […]

Long Term Business Visit To Hong Kong – Do I Need An Employment Visa?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Visitor Visas, Your Question Answered / 2 responses

Business visit to Hong Kong? With Hong Kong having such a liberal visa-upon-arrival regime (with more than 160 nationalities being granted permission to visit for between 7 and 180 days – depending on which passport you carry), it is understandable that there is confusion as to what is permitted activity if you are a ‘business […]

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How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 5 – Permitted Activity as a Visitor

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How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help Permitted Activity in Hong Kong as a Visitor I am in the process of revisiting a lot of my older video content to ensure its continuing relevance and validity. I will also be conducting a whole new series of updated talks […]

Long Term Business Visit To Hong Kong | Do I Need An Employment Visa?

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Do You Need An Employment Visa If You Intend To Make An Extended, Long Term Business Visit To Hong Kong? What exactly is permitted activity in these circumstances and where does the line fall exactly? With Hong Kong having such a liberal visa-upon-arrival regime (with more than 160 nationalities being granted permission to visit for […]

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Applying for a Hong Kong Visitor Visa – Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza

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Everything you need to know about the Hong Kong Visitor visa. On March 21, 2014 I gave a presentation at the Chinese Club entitled Business Immigration to Hong Kong – A Practical Guide. This 8 minute segment discusses the Hong Kong Visitor visa in considerable detail. More Stuff You May Find Useful or Interesting How to […]

QOTW: Do I Really Need an Employment Visa if I Get 6 Months’ Visitor Status Upon Arrival & Intend to Work in Hong Kong for a Maximum of 2 Weeks?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Visitor Visas, Your Question Answered / No responses

Is it ever legal to work in Hong Kong – especially on a short term basis – with a Visitor Status – without the permission of the Director of Immigration? QUESTION I am a UK based one person limited company and have been asked by a major financial services company with a business based in […]

I Will Only Be Working in Hong Kong For 6 Weeks – Should I Bother Getting an Employment Visa?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Hadley Says… / 3 responses

Hong Kong immigration law is very clear about the need for foreign nationals to secure permission to work in Hong Kong. If you intend to come here to take up employment, paid or unpaid, for long or short duration, for a local or an overseas employer, you need to secure the consent of the Director […]

Can I Apply for a Visa After I Have Moved to Hong Kong or Should I Apply Beforehand?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in 60 Second Snapshot, Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas / 2 responses

In some cases, you simply must be outside of Hong Kong to apply. In others, you definitely have to be in Hong Kong on the day your application is filed. It all depends. There are pros and cons and a lot depends on your nationality too! More Stuff to Help You Along I have been made […]