Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Why Do Hong Kong Technology Startups Mostly Struggle To Win Investment Visa Approvals For Their Founders?

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I’m often asked how feasible business investment visas are for foreign nationals seeking to establish a new technology start up here. Bootstrappping and running Lean can be a double edged sword as a foreign national starting up in Hong Kong… PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: […]

Can I Do Business In Hong Kong Yet Live In Shenzhen To Save Costs & Commute Across The Boundary Each Day To Do My Business?

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Do Business in Hong Kong Yet Live In Shenzhen? Living in Hong Kong ain’t cheap, that’s for sure …     Practice Update 2026 – This content must be read in light of changes to ImmD practice since it was first published Under Hong Kong immigration law, foreign entrepreneurs attempting to establish a local commercial […]

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The Hong Kong Startup Visa: Is It All That It’s Cracked Up To Be? – Downloads Available Here

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Tonight, I gave a talk at o Connect in Sheung Wan which discussed the so-called ‘Hong Kong Startup Visa‘ introduced on May 4, 2015. PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this resource post served as the central download hub for the “Startup Visa: Is It […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Policy Update – Business Investment Visa Shake Up

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Business investment visa shake up!  On February 10, 2015 I gave a talk at www.centreo.hk on my interpretation of the immigration policy changes announced by CY Leung earlier in January. PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: Historically, this foundational policy commentary broke down the HKSAR Government’s […]

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three – August 2014

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Phil took me off the path of immigration on RTHK Radio 3  earlier this week and got me talking about creative disruption and the Hong Kong Visa Centre business model! You can listen to our complete discussion here. Phil hangs out on his Morning Brew Facebook page which I recommend you check out and Like! More Stuff You Might […]

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Startup Grind – Intrepid Entrepreneur Jong Lee Shares His Wisdom On Doing Business in Hong Kong

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My ‘other’ business Video Cha Cha proudly sponsors Startup Grind here in Hong Kong. Jong Lee is the Managing Director of RGL Holdings Limited and has spent over 15 years building businesses in various roles, ranging from private equity, to venture capital and angel investment, and entrepreneurship. Jong specializes in technology, media, traditional industries, and special […]

How Can Hong Kong Technology Startups Improve Their Chances of Winning Investment Visa Approvals for Their Founders?

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So you’re now committed to getting your Startup off the ground here in Hong Kong… PRACTICE UPDATE: How the content must now be read in light of current ImmD policy: This article’s examination of the conflict between “Lean Startup” methodology (bootstrapping, remote teams, sweat equity) and ImmD expectations has shifted from a cautionary note to […]