Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

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 […]

6 – How to Apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – Accompanying Family

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family 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 segment I discuss the the visa types available for accompanying family […]

Can You Keep Your Hong Kong Employment Visa if You Are Being Transferred to Live & Work in China?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Long Stay & PR, Musing / 2 responses

Can you live in China yet remain a HK resident with a valid Hong Kong employment visa? QUESTION We are a married couple with children and have lived in Hong Kong for 3.5 years.  We are moving to Shanghai soon (my husband’s employer is moving us).    We currently have a Hong Kong employment visa for […]

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How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 11 – Your Loved Ones

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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. This segment discusses the immigration arrangements for accompanying family members of a Breadwinner seeking to get a Hong Kong investment visa as the principal applicant. The […]

Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Family Visas

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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 […]

Visas for Accompanying [Legal] Dependants – Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza

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Here is the lowdown on dependant visas for certain types of family members seeking residence in the HKSAR… On March 21, 2014 I gave a presentation at the Chinese Club entitled Business Immigration to Hong Kong – A Practical Guide. This segment discusses the availability of dependant visas for accompanying family members to avail family reunion […]

QOTW: Can a Gay Married Couple Get a Hong Kong Dependant Visa?

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You’d think so, right? Alas… QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK I am a Hong Kong permanent resident but not currently living in the HK SAR.   I am considering re-locating back to Hong Kong and would like to bring my husband with me. We are a same-sex married couple.  We have a Civil-Partnership from London and were […]

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 […]

QOTW: Do You Need to Have a Job in Hong Kong to Be Able to Sponsor a Dependant Visa for Your New Spouse?

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If you hold an employment visa and are between jobs what impact would this have on being able to sponsor a dependant visa for your spouse? QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK Hi Stephen, I am in between jobs (currently on an employment visa in HK) and plan to get married soon. Can you tell me if being […]

QOTW: Can I Get PR in Hong Kong if My Child Was Born There And He Has Right of Abode by Birth?

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Does Hong Kong permanent residency accrue automatically to parents of children born with the right of abode in the HKSAR? QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK Hi, My son (1 year old) has a Hong Kong Passport. My wife and I are not PRs. Would it be possible to apply for Hong Kong PR through my son? Thanks […]