Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 – October, 2015

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Had a good old yarn with Mr Fantastic himself Phil Whelan yesterday at RTHK – we mostly covered same sex partners and the inequality of our dependant visa policy (or lack of it) where gay spouses are concerned. You can listen to our complete discussion here. Phil works real hard on his Morning Brew Facebook page which I […]

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

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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 […]

QOTW: My Husband Wants to Leave But I Want to Stay – Can I Remain Behind on My Hong Kong Dependant Visa Indefinitely?

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So what options are available to Hong Kong dependant visa holding foreign nationals when their spouses are leaving Hong Kong and they want to stay? QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK I am here on a Hong Kong dependent visa with my husband. He is planning to leave his employment in Hong Kong and return to his home […]

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

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

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 Realistically Achievable Visas to Live, Work or Establish a Business in Hong Kong – Introduction

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Musing / 2 responses

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 […]

QOTW: What Do ImmD Make of Getting Married Here When Applying for a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?

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Does a simple trip to ‘city hall’ solve all your Hong Kong dependant visa problems? QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK I am American. I have just accepted a role in Hong Kong. My employer is about to begin my visa paperwork to sponsor me for an employment visa. However, my girlfriend is Australian and I want […]

Is There a Minimum Annual Residency Requirement to Maintain a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?

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Can you keep your Hong Kong dependant visa if you no longer live in Hong Kong with your sponsoring spouse? QUESTION My wife has a Hong Kong dependant visa. She recently took a job outside of Hong Kong and will not be able to return for 8-10 months. Is there a requirement for dependant visas […]

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QOTW: What Happens to Your Hong Kong Dependant Visa if Your Spouse is Made Redundant?

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If your spouse loses his (or her!) job what impact does it have on your Hong Kong dependant visa? QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK I am on a Hong Kong dependant visa. My husband and I were both working for the same company (he has been with them over 2 years in Hong Kong) and we […]

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio 3 – June, 2015

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It had been about 10 weeks since I got over to Broadcast Drive to see el maestro Whelan but made it finally yesterday… You can listen to our complete discussion here. Phil works real hard on his Morning Brew Facebook page which I recommend you check out and Like! More Stuff You Might Find Useful or Interesting More […]

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QOTW: Do Stepchildren Qualify for a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?

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Modern families throw up all manner of interesting Hong Kong dependant visa challanges… QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK My husband is looking to move to Hong Kong for work with his current employer. As his spouse I will qualify for a Hong Kong dependent visa, as will our two children. My child from my first marriage (8 […]