Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Can a Hong Kong Training Visa Be Used As a Stepping Stone to a Full Employment Visa?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Your Question Answered / 5 responses

The Hong Kong Training Visa Is An Oft-Misunderstood Animal. This question is an excellent opportunity to discuss the nature of the Hong Kong Training Visa – and what you can – and can’t – do if you possess one … Updated August 2023 QUESTION I’m currently working in under a Hong Kong training visa. I need […]

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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 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)?

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 Work Visa Rejection Reasons – How An Application Can Go Completely Wrong If You Don’t Know What You’re Doing

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Case Study, Employment Visas, Refusals & Appeals / 21 responses

Hong Kong Work Visa Rejection Reasons – How An Application Can Go Completely Wrong How a Hong Kong employment visa application can go completely wrong! Last week, a very good client of ours asked if I would be prepared to take a look at the file of an applicant who had been denied an employment […]

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

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

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?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Hadley Says…, Investment Visas / 10 responses

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 […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa Processing Time

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, VG Front Page / 2 responses

When applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa, it’s obviously helpful to know the typical processing time and what to do if your application takes longer than expected. The Hong Kong Immigration Department (“ImmD”) states that the normal processing time is 4 weeks, but there’s more to the story. Actual Processing Time for Hong Kong […]

All About Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Musing, Sherpa / 4 responses

There is a great deal of confusion about Hong Kong employment visa sponsorship and this short video cuts through all the noise and sets it out definitively. All About Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship There is a great deal of confusion about Hong Kong employment visa sponsorship and this short video cuts through all the […]

Navigating Hong Kong Employment and Dependent Visas: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Musing, VG Front Page / No responses

Explore our comprehensive guide on Hong Kong employment and dependent visas. Learn about the application process, eligibility criteria, and the rights of visa holders. Get insights on how to navigate the Immigration Department’s requirements and make your transition to Hong Kong smoother. Hong Kong, a bustling metropolis known for its thriving business environment, attracts professionals […]

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 – 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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