Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Hong Kong Immigration – The Long Stay Visitor’s Awkward Predicament

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in 60 Second Snapshot, VG Front Page, Visitor Visas / 27 responses

Long Stay Visitor? Been In Hong Kong More Than 180 Days In A One Year Given Period …     Practice Update 2026 – This content must be read in light of changes to ImmD practice since it was first published Under Hong Kong immigration control, foreign nationals who repeatedly enter the territory to maintain […]

What Are The Chances Of Being Allowed Back If You Overstay Your Hong Kong Visa And Are Then Convicted Of That Crime?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing, Refusals & Appeals, Uncategorized, Visitor Visas / 6 responses

It is NEVER a good idea to overstay your Hong Kong visa for the reasons set out below… 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, overstaying an authorized period of stay constitutes a severe statutory violation […]

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How Can I Spend As Much Time As Possible With My Daughter After She Moves To Hong Kong For Work?

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

Your Family Moves to Hong Kong For Work? Coming to Hong Kong to frequently visit family members resident here is not such a problem (usually) …     Practice Update 2026 – This content must be read in light of changes to ImmD practice since it was first published Under Hong Kong immigration policy, foreign […]

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Do I Need An Employment Visa Even If I Will Be In Hong Kong For Just 2 Weeks To Complete A Consulting Assignment?

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Visitor Visas, Your Question Answered / 4 responses

Complete A Consulting Assignment? Do You Need An Employment Visa For Short Term Work In Hong Kong? Yes, No, Maybe … First Published August 29, 2021 – Updated October 2026   Practice Update 2026 – This content must be read in light of changes to ImmD practice since it was first published Under Hong Kong […]

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Immigration Hong Kong Visa For Unpaid Charity Work | It Is Allowed | What Kind Of Visa Is Needed?

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

Does Volunteering For A Good Cause Represent Unpaid Work Need the Specific Permission of the Hong Kong Director of Immigration? The law here is clear – work, paid or unpaid – requires the permission of the Director of Immigration Volunteering for a good cause? Practice Update 2026 – This content must be read in light […]

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UPDATE: Hong Kong – Singapore Travel Bubble Will NOT Start May 26, 2021

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Musing, Refusals & Appeals, Sherpa, Special Programmes, Visitor Visas / No responses

UPDATE: May 17, 2021 – due to recent new wave of COVID19 infections in Singapore the bubble has once again been postponed – likely to June sometime – watch this space. Never easy is it? Travel Bubble Website Here   UPDATE: April 26, 2021 – At a Press Conference today Edward Yau announced the following […]

Is It Possible to Get an Extension to My Hong Kong Visitor Visa to Stay With My Girlfriend Here?

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

Sometimes people have solid, genuine reasons for spending extended periods of time in Hong Kong with a Hong Kong visitor visa as in the case of this question from a Kiwi who wants to spent time with his girlfriend here. But the patience of the Hong Kong Immigration Department can extend only so far and […]

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The Experience of Being Denied Entry As A Visitor to Hong Kong

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing, Visitor Visas / 2 responses

The experience of being denied entry as a visitor to Hong Kong… Got this email in over the weekend. Good to share:Hi, I travelled to Hong Kong on 12th on a PAR from India. The immigration officer asked me for the duration of my stay. I told her I am in hong kong for 10 […]

How to Establish Your Bona Fides as a Non-Business Frequent Visitor to Hong Kong

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Visitor Visas, Your Question Answered / 8 responses

Frequent Visitor to Hong Kong? Can You Prove You Are A Bona Fide Visitor Even Though You Come Here A Lot? If ever there was a situation where a person can be said to be a ‘bona fide visitor’ to Hong Kong, this set of circumstances, arguably, illustrates ‘it’. The question though… is it sustainable? […]

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Hong Kong Visitors No Longer Get Visa Stamps In Their Passports

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Musing, Visitor Visas / 2 responses

Hong Kong Visitors |  No Passport Stamps Landing Slips Are Issued Instead Visitors no longer get visa stamps in their passports. As of March 19, 2013 the Hong Kong Immigration Department have changed the way they process and record Visitors entering into Hong Kong. According to the blurb put out on the ImmD website… “..all […]