Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Can 2 Applicants Apply for a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa?

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Can 2 Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Seekers Apply to Immigration Department In A Single Application? Are you and your partner interested in applying for a Hong Kong entrepreneur visa? If so, you may be wondering if it’s possible to make a single application for both applicants. In this post, I will set out whether two […]

The Double-Edged Blade of a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval Business Review

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Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval Business Review – A Sword Of Damocles If your Hong Kong investment visa approval has been granted subject to Business Review it could make for some sleepless nights over the course of your first 12 months in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval Business Review Awaits You see, in this […]

Can I Employ Myself Via A Hong Kong Business Investment Visa (Or Any Other Way)?

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Can I Employ Myself? Updated July 2023 Can I employ mself? This is a typical question about what is really a Hong Kong business investment (entrepreneur) visa application – but most often people don’t know, understandably enough, how to couch it… Can I Employ Myself? – QUESTION “Hello, I’m interested in getting HK residence permit […]

Hong Kong Investment Visa For Freelancers with Overseas Income – What’s Needed?

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Hong Kong investment visa for freelancers with overseas income? Are you a freelancer living in the HKSAR? You might be wondering whether you need to obtain a Hong Kong investment visa, especially if all your income is sourced overseas …  Hong Kong Investment Visa For Freelancers – Do You Actually Need One? Hong Kong investment […]

Overcoming Employment Obstacles in Hong Kong: Finding a Credible Visa Sponsor

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A credible visa sponsor? What is the best way for someone to prove their expertise in a unique musical instrument without formal certification, in order to obtain a work visa and open a school in Hong Kong? This question as regards finding a credible visa sponsor relates to a highly unique musical instrument that I […]

How Onerous is the Sponsorship Role In A Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application?

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Sponsorship For A Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa? When a foreign national intends to start a new – or join in an existing – business in Hong Kong he needs a sponsor for his Hong Kong entrepreneur visa (aka a business investment (entrepreneur) visa. Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa – Joining In, Or Starting, A Business? Applying […]

The Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa – Is It Good For A Single Client Business Only?

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Have you got an opportunity to be an independant contractor rather than serving as a full time employee and wondering if you can get a Hong Kong entrepreneur visa with a single client only? Understanding the Limitations of the Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa The Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa is primarily designed for foreign nationals aspiring […]

Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application – Importance of Financial Projections

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Applying for a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa? The Hong Kong Immigration Department requires applicants to provide a 2-year business plan that showcases the prospects of their business. In this post, we’ll delve into the essential elements of a strong business plan including a good set of financial projections – and how they can significantly impact […]

Hong Kong Investment Visa – The 3 Legs of the Application Approvability Stool

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Hong Kong Investment Visa – The Approvability Test I am often asked the question ‘can I freelance’ in Hong Kong or ‘what’s the minimum’ needed to anticipate an approval as an Entrepreneur for a Hong Kong investment visa. This short video lays out how to corral your thinking if you wish to start your own […]

As a Visitor Living in Hong Kong Do You Need to Get An Investment Visa if You Freelance Here But All Your Income is Sourced Overseas?

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First Published October 2, 2019 – Advice Still Valid Today What is the law about visitors working in Hong Kong as freelancers but not engaging in the local economy? Whilst this question was first asked 4 years ago, I have received three very similar quiestions in the last week so nows the time to republish […]

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