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Investment Visas for Startups & Entrepreneurs
These videos demonstrate how to complete the application forms for a Business Investment visa application.
Used by a Visitor to initiate an application for a Business Investment visa under the General Employment Policy
Or, by a current resident to initiate an application for a Business Investment visa under the General Employment Policy as part of a Change of Visa Category application
Or, for an intending Business Investment visa applicant who wishes to promulgate his application prior to arrival in Hong Kong
Used by the sponsor of an intending business investment visa application
How Hard Is It To Secure A Visa Extension As An ‘Investor’ Under The Hong Kong Immigration Arrangements For Non-Local Graduates?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The Hong Kong Immigration Department offer ‘liberalised’ immigration arrangements for foreign nationals and mainland students who graduate from Hong Kong tertiary e
Is There A Minimum Number Of Days You Need To Be In Hong Kong In Order To Maintain Your Investment Visa Status?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Hong Kong is a small place with borders on our doorstep so how much time do you need to be physically in Hong Kong to retain your Hong Kong investment visa? QUESTION I
The Path To Hong Kong Residency & Our Fantastic Low Tax Regime
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The Path To Hong Kong Residency & Our Fantastic Low Tax Regime First Published June 4, 2012 Hong Kong has an open and flexible immigration policy that promotes and
But Stephen, How Do You Make Any Money When You Give All Your Hong Kong Visa Expertise Away for Free?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Hong Kong Visa Expertise For Free? Hong Kong visa expertise for free? As I am a member of quite a few Hong Kong-related groups on Facebook and LinkedIn the content of
One-Man Hong Kong Investment Entrepreneur Visa – What’s Required – In Words & Pictures?
by The Visa Geeza in Infographic,
One-Man Investment Entrepreneur Visa For Hong Kong If you’re a one-man Hong Kong investment entrepreneur visa applicant seeking to establish a business here what&
Hong Kong Immigration Law | Corporate Visas | Individual Visas | The D-I-Y Guide
by Stephen Barnes in Employment Visas,
The Definitive Guide To Hong Kong Immigration Law For D-I-Y Corporate & Personal Visa Applications
Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application Guide | What You Need To Know | At-A-Glance | In A Nutshell
by Stephen Barnes in Investment Visas,
The Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Grab & Go Guide What you need to know in a nutshell and all
How to Stop Worrying About Your Hong Kong Visa & Start Applying!
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Worrying About Your Hong Kong Visa ? Everyone, at some point during their time in Hong Kong, has had to deal with the hassle of visas down at the Immigration Department
How To Cure Your Hong Kong Visa Extension Headache & Make Sure It Gets Approved The Very First Time!
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The Hong Kong Visa Extension Kit Let’s face it, the regular traipse down to Immigration Tower (even if it’s now metaphorically also a traipse online) to get
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?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
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 econom
Do You Really Need to Set Up Your Own Office if You Have a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
Once you have persuaded the Hong Kong Immigration Department of your ability to make a substantial contribution to the economy of Hong Kong and have been granted an inv
Hong Kong Investment Visa Extension – I Have Only Been Granted an Initial Six Months Limit of Stay – Help!
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
Hong Kong investment visa extension after being granted only an initial 6 month limit of stay? QUESTION Dear Visa Geeza, I’d like to thank you for building such u
How Easy (or Hard) is it For a Second Foreign National Business Partner to Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa for an Unprofitable Company?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
What will the Hong Kong Immigration Department make of an application for a second partner to join in an existing business and secure a business investment visa (or) Ho
Is There Such an Animal as a Hong Kong Employment Visa for an Independant Contractor?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Hong Kong Employment Visa for an Independant Contractor? The General Employment Policy anticipates that foreign national Professionals seeking to work in Hong Kong are
Freelance Consulting in Hong Kong – Can You Get a Visa?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Visas for one-man consulting businesses figure constantly in our enquiries Inbox. This post will attempt to put to bed this question once and for all…..
How to Get a Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Approved – The Inside Scoop – Introduction
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
I recently gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung wan setting out the nitty gritty of the Hong Kong entrepreneur visa since the implementation of the Enhancement Mea
How To Start A Business In Hong Kong As A Foreigner – Introduction
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
I recently gave a talk at Campfire Collaborative Space on the topic of how to start a business in Hong Kong as a foreigner, which in essence is the journey of gett
Can I Do Business in Hong Kong Yet Live in Shenzhen to Save Costs & Commute Across the Boundary Each Day to Do My Business?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Living in Hong Kong ain’t cheap, that’s for sure… QUESTION I’m an Australian and British citizen currently living in Australia and I want to fo
Paying for Visa Help? The Who’s-Who of the Hong Kong Immigration Services Industry
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
First Published September 17, 2017 Hong Kong immigration services? After almost 20 years of providing immigration advice and assistance in Hong Kong, I am in the unique
Do You Need a Visa to Operate a Business in Hong Kong if You Are Not Yet Resident Here?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Great question today with a simple answer and an opportunity to shed some more light on the Catch 22 and your ‘intention to reside’… QUEST
Do You Have a Business Plan Template I Can Use for My Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
It’s funny how this question just keeps on cropping up. I’m not quite certain where this red herring originates from as the Hong Kong Immigration..
Does Choosing Not to Pay Yourself a Salary Mean It’s OK to Run a Business in Hong Kong Without Getting an Investment Visa First?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
There appears to be a misconception among foreign nationals that you can be living here and it be OK to run a business in Hong Kong without getting an investment v
10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application – Introduction
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
On April 21, 2017 I gave a talk at WYND Co-working space in Lan Kwai Fong entitled 10 Steps to a Successful Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa Application. This short v
Weird & Wonderful Ways to Get Working Permissions in Hong Kong – Introduction
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
On April 4th I gave a talk at Centre O Connect in Sheung Wan about some of the quirky ways to qualify to work in Hong Kong and delighted to share them with you now in t
Is the Hong Kong Startup Visa All That It’s Cracked Up to Be? – Introduction
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
On August 11, 2015 I gave a presentation discussing the so-called Hong Kong Startup Visa that everyone is getting so excited about. In this opening segment at o Connect
QOTW: Swapping from a Hong Kong Work Visa to an Investment Visa – the Impact on Right of Abode After 7 Years
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
How does swapping from a Hong Kong work visa to an investment visa impact your eligibility for the Right of Abode in Hong Kong after 7 years? QUESTION OF TH
QOTW: If I Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa Can I Consult to a Single Client Only as a Pseudo-Employee?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Just how ‘flexible is the Hong Kong investment visa? QUESTION OF THE WEEK I’m Swedish and currently in the process of applying for a Hong
QOTW: What Happens if Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Extension Application is Refused by the Immigration Department?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
So what happens if, after slogging your way through the Hong Kong investment visa extension process ImmD decide not to grant you an extension…? QUESTION OF
How to Apply For a Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Paying for Professional Help – 1 – Introduction
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
I have given this talk around town for the last couple of years now and so pleased to finally add it to our coverage of the Hong Kong investment visa. The talk was grac
Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa (Business Investment) – A Practical Guide
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
The Hong Kong entrepreneur visa (business investment) is arguably the most challenging immigration status to acquire in the HKSAR… On March 21, 2014 I gave
Can I Set Up a Hong Kong Company, Employ My Business Partner & Sponsor an Employment Visa For Him?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The answer to this question is multi-part and ultimately driven by the challenges associated with a New Business Situation… QUESTION I am based in Hong Kong and
QOTW: Can I Easily Swap Back to a Hong Kong Investment Visa from an Employment Visa Once Again?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Entrepreneur to employee and then back to being an entrepreneur again – what will the Hong Kong Immigration Department make of this scenario…? QUESTION&nbs
Investment Visas, the Catch 22, Multi-Level Marketing & What the Hong Kong Immigration Department Do Instead of Saying NO!
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
This is another snippet from the ‘teaching the lawyers‘ presentation I gave in March this year and organised by Profectional, the CPD programme folks&h
QOTW: Under What Conditions is it Possible to Apply for an Early Extension to a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
What will ImmD make of an early request for the extension of a Hong Kong investment visa? QUESTION OF THE WEEK Hello Stephen, I am..
Can I Go From a Hong Kong Investment Visa to an Employment Visa and Back to an Investment Visa Again?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
Entrepreneurship is a fluid beast! QUESTION Hello, I was on an investment visa for a year when I started my own business and then took..
QOTW: Can I Expect to Get a Hong Kong Investment Visa if All of Our Work is Undertaken Outside of Hong Kong?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
The question asked actually belies a bigger issue when it comes to getting a business investment visa for Hong Kong… QUESTION OF THE  
Interview: What’s Actually Involved in Getting a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approved?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong about my experiences practicing immigration here over..
How Important is a Good Set of Financial Projections in a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa Application?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
ImmD expect to be able to take a view of a proposed new from 39,000 feet and for this a good set of financial projections..
Relocating to Hong Kong For Work or Business – Investment Cash Required & the Catch 22
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
On June 13 I was invited to address the 2013 Monaco Trade Delegation to Hong Kong & China on the question of visas to live..
Lame Excuses Won’t Cut It If You’re Caught Working in Hong Kong Without an Employment Visa
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
If you’re working in Hong Kong (paid, unpaid or temporarily transferred in) but do not have an employment visa sponsored by your current employer you are..
What Will the Immigration Department Make of a Third Party Objection to An Application for a Hong Kong Investment Visa?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
Revenge is a dish best eaten cold, as they say. So, can an application for a Hong Kong investment visa be negatively impacted by..
I Possess an APEC Business Travel Card – Will It Advantage Me in My Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
This question really is all about the Catch 22 which I have posted on quite a few times previously. However, there is an interesting twist..
Can an Offshore Company Sponsor a Hong Kong Employment or Business Investment Visa?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
You may be a director, shareholder or an employee of a company which is not incorporated in Hong Kong but thinking about the possibility of..
Are Such Facilities as Virtual Offices, Incubators, Serviced Offices & Co-working Spaces Deemed ‘Suitable Business Premises’ for the Purposes of a Hong Kong Business Investment Visa Application?
by The Visa Geeza in Hadley Says…,
Hong Kong has an incredibly dynamic economy with the reality that the Hong Kong Immigration Department has recognized that entrepreneurs today have a wide variety..
Hong Kong Investment Visa Processing Times – Current Residents Much, Much (Much!) Faster Than Non Residents
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
Something quite amazing happened earlier this week. Here follows the story… We submitted a change of category application for a current Hong Kong foreign national
What Happens if You Overstay Your Hong Kong Visa Limit of Stay?
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
The Immigration Department are very strict about people who overstay their visa in Hong Kong. If you are a visitor here and find yourself a..
Why Do the Immigration Department Prefer a Limited Liability Company to Underpin a Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
by The Visa Geeza in Hadley Says…,
Conceptually, it is possible to promote an application for a Hong Kong investment visa if you have entered into either a partnership at will or..
The Reality Behind the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s “4 Weeks” Visa Application Consideration Time Frame
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
When you make most any type of Hong Kong visa or immigration application, you will find yourself in the Hong Kong ID’s infamous 4 Weeks..
How Onerous is the Sponsorship Role in a Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?
by The Visa Geeza in Hadley Says…,
When a foreign national intends to start a new – or join in an existing – business in Hong Kong he needs a sponsor for..
Statistically, What Are the Chances of Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application Being Approved?
by The Visa Geeza in Hadley Says…,
Each year, there are between 250 and 400 business investment visas approved in Hong Kong. This compares with the approximately 1,600 Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
How is the Hong Kong Investment Visa Process Actually Experienced by the Typical Foreign National Visa Applicant?
by The Visa Geeza in 60 Second Snapshot,
Getting a Hong Kong investment visa approval is one of the hardest single challenges when dealing with the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The approvability test..
Why Do Hong Kong Investment Visas Get Denied?
by The Visa Geeza in 60 Second Snapshot,
The approvability test for a Hong Kong investment visa is that you have to show you are in a position to make a substantial contribution..
The Double-Edged Blade of a Hong Kong Investment Visa Approval
by The Visa Geeza in Hadley Says…,
If your Hong Kong investment visa has been approved subject to Business Review it could make for some sleepless nights over the course of your..
‘Temporary’ Hong Kong Investment Visa Approvals – What Does it Mean?
by The Visa Geeza in 60 Second Snapshot,
If your Hong Kong investment visa has been approved but the Hong Kong Immigration Department believe your application was marginal, you can expect your visa..
Hong Kong Employment Visa Self-Sponsorship – the Reality for Entrepreneurs Dressed as Employees
by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,
If you are an entrepreneur seeking permissions to join in your own business in Hong Kong, you can’t fudge the issue of the ownership of..
A Detailed Business Plan for Your Hong Kong Investment Visa? – Not Really…
by The Visa Geeza in Investment Visas,
I always stifle a chuckle when I read on the websites of professional service providers offering a Hong Kong visa and immigration product that there..