Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Are There Any Advantages To Being An Existing Resident Of Hong Kong When You Make An Application For An Investment Visa?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Hadley Says…, Investment Visas / 25 responses

Existing Resident Of Hong Kong When You Make An Application For An Investment Visa? PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this resource highlighted that several years of continuous residence as a GEP employee created substantial goodwill and a favourable discretionary backdrop when transitioning to an […]

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

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Hadley Says…, Investment Visas / 2 responses

Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval Business Review – A Sword Of Damocles PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: This strategic reflection on the “business review” condition attached to initial approvals must be updated to reflect that the “blade” has grown significantly sharper. Adjudicating officers no longer […]

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

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Investment Visas, Your Question Answered / 13 responses

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?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, Uncategorized, VG Front Page / No responses

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 …  PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: […]

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

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, VG Front Page / 10 responses

PRACTICE UPDATE: How to read in light of current ImmD policy: The classic “three-legged stool” framework—historically balancing capital, local employment, and substantial economic contribution as flexible, qualitative benchmarks evaluated on prospective intent—has hardened into a rigid, pre-conditioned compliance threshold. Readers can no longer view local employment and capital investment as flexible milestones to be achieved […]

20 – How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – Application Plan

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Investment Visas, Musing / 13 responses

Updated October 10, 2026  Get the 100% Free Application Roadmap Here Today – Still Highly Relevant & Useful! PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this guide detailed how a self-representing founder could craft a persuasive application plan to secure an investment visa without professional assistance. […]

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?

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

First Published October 2, 2019 – Updated October 12, 2026 PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this advisory addressed the common dilemma of digital nomads and remote professionals living in Hong Kong on visitor status, freelancing solely for overseas clients with offshore revenue. The Geeza […]

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Are Short Term Teaching Programmes Delivered by Non-resident Educators Subject to Normal Hong Kong Immigration Policy?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Your Question Answered / 3 responses

First Published August 2, 2017 – Now See This Update QUESTION As a school we regularly invite specialist teachers (generally musicians or artists) to visit from overseas and provide workshops for both students and staff.  We pay these specialists a fee and provide accommodation and flights.  Generally the visit will last two weeks.  Is it […]

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Can a Hong Kong Sole Proprietorship Form the Basis of a Self-Sponsored Change of Sponsorship Hong Kong Work Visa Approval?

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

Can you get a self-sponsored change of sponsorship Hong Kong work visa? Fantastic question this which took me 10 minutes to think the answer through for! QUESTION As an expat, I currently work for a company that sponsored me in Hong Kong for my work visa.  I now no longer want to work exclusively for […]

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I Am a Multi-faceted Artist – What Type of Hong Kong Visa Suits Me Best?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Investment Visas, Special Programmes, Your Question Answered / No responses

First Published November 23, 2017 What type of Hong Kong visa do you turn to when you have an eclectic mix of artistic talent and capabilities? PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this overview explored the ambition of foreign nationals seeking to establish a commercial […]

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