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The Role of Unconditional Stay in Hong Kong Today

August 4th, 2012

Posted by The Visa Geeza / in Long Stay & PR, Musing / 1 response

Since the enactment of the Basic Law and the implementation of the arrangements for the Right of Abode in the HKSAR, the role of Unconditional Stay status in the realm of Hong Kong immigration practice has very much taken a back seat although, as you can see from this presentation taken from the Hong Kong Visa Handbook, there is a place for it today.

Further Resources to Help You Apply for Unconditional Stay

Crafting Your Application Plan

Check List of Requirements

Templates to Use in Your Application

Official Application Form

How to Complete the Application Form

How to Submit & Manage Your Application

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The Hong Kong Visa Geeza (a.k.a Stephen Barnes) is a co-founder of the Hong Kong Visa Centre and author of the Hong Kong Visa Handbook. A law graduate of the London School of Economics, Stephen has been practicing Hong Kong immigration since 1993 and is widely acknowledged as the leading authority on business immigration matters here for the last 24 years.

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Templates to Use in Your Application

Official Application Form

How to Complete the Application Form

How to Submit & Manage Your Application

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