Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

QOTW: Will My Current Lack of Employment Under an IANG Visa Have Any Impact On My Application for the Verification of Permanent Identity Card?

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PRACTICE UPDATE 2026 How the Content Must Now Be Read in Light of the Updated IANG (Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates) Policy Historically, the advisory podcast and case analysis delivered by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza in I Don’t Have A Job Under IANG – Will It Impact My Application For A PHKID? addressed the […]

Can You Leave Hong Kong to Pursue an MBA Overseas & Not Lose Your Continuity of Ordinary Residence if You Intend to Go On to Secure the Right of Abode in Hong Kong?

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Right of abode in Hong Kong – the issues associated with studying overseas whilst, ostensibly, remaining resident here for work purposes… QUESTION I have been a HK resident since December 2010, and my plan has always been to remain here until I get  the right of abode in Hong Kong. However, I am now considering […]

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QOTW: What Impact Does Time Spent Working Abroad Have On Your Eligibility For PR in Hong Kong

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Pleased to have an opportunity to once again address this question which comes up quite often in a variety of different guises… QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK My daughter is employed in my company and has been for the past 3 years +. She recently received approval for an extension of her employment visa of 2 […]

Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Right of Abode in Hong Kong

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Long Stay & PR, 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. This section covers the Right of Abode in Hong Kong. The Rest of the Talk Introduction Visa to […]

Do Children / Minors Receive the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the Same Time as their Parents?

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On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club The following question was asked: Do children / minors receive the right of abode in Hong Kong at the same time as their parents? More Stuff You May Find Interesting or Useful Hong Kong visa information. help […]

Right of Abode in Hong Kong – Are There Any Nationalities Who Do Not Qualify?

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On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club. The following question was asked: Are there any nationalities who do not qualify for the right of abode in Hong Kong? More Stuff You May Find Interesting or Useful How do lengthy employment secondments away from […]

Why is the Right of Abode in Hong Kong Much Better than ‘Mere’ Unconditional Stay?

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On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club. The following question was asked: Why it is better to have the right of abode in Hong Kong rather than just unconditional stay? More Stuff You May Find Interesting or Useful Will I still qualify for the right […]

Right of Abode – Can You Leave Hong Kong For More Than 3 Months For Any Reason Other Than Work Without Breaking Your Continuous Ordinary Residence Here?

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On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club. The following question was asked: Would it be a problem to leave Hong Kong for 3 months or longer for any reason other than work without it negatively impacting my eligibility for the right of […]

My Daughter Will be Going Overseas for University – Will This Impact Her Eligibility for Permanent Residence in Hong Kong?

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On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club. The following question was asked: My daughter will be going overseas for university. Will this break her continuity of residence for her right of  abode application after 7 years? More Stuff You May Find Useful […]

Hong Kong Permanent Residency – Does Being Out of Work for 12 Months on a 3 Year Working Visa Cause a Problem For the 7 Years’ Continuous Stay?

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On May 29, 2014  I gave a talk on How to Apply for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong at the American Club. The following question was asked: Does being out of work for 12 months on a 3 year working visa cause a problem for the 7 years’ continuous stay? More Stuff You May Find Useful […]