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by The Visa Geeza in The Hong Kong Visa Geeza,

If you find yourself often in Hong Kong as a frequent Visitor is it lawful and / or possible to rent an apartment in order to keep accommodation expenses down… QUESTI

by The Visa Geeza in Refusals & Appeals,

One of the more frustrating aspects of dealing with the Hong Kong Immigration Department is the almost total lack of visibility on why applications get refused. No more

by The Visa Geeza in Family Visas,

Will what has been done before impact on a Hong Kong Prolonged Visitor Visa out of policy application now? QUESTION I have a general question regarding conditions of s

by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,

Sometimes, people find themselves in a state of ‘administrative flux’ as one employment visa ends and the circumstances for a new employment visa have not yet, for

by The Visa Geeza in The Hong Kong Visa Geeza,

What is the deal if you help out a charity on a volunteer basis whilst holding a visitor visa in Hong Kong? Volunteer work for a charity based overseas but also operati

by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,

Business visit to Hong Kong? With Hong Kong having such a liberal visa-upon-arrival regime (with more than 160 nationalities being granted permission to visit for betwe

by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,

Simple question this one with an easy answer and indicative of the fact that, even though quite a straight forward issue, the information is not otherwise readily avail

by The Visa Geeza in The Hong Kong Visa Geeza,

What kind of activity is permitted if you are in Hong Kong on a Visitor visa? Does this include informal study? QUESTION My wife and I are spending some time here in Ho

by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,

What do ImmD make of foreign nationals who hold an employment visa for a period of time, then remain here as Visitors again for a protracted time, then apply once again

by The Visa Geeza in The Hong Kong Visa Geeza,

This question gets to the heart of permitted activity as a Visitor and the ability to remain here on an indefinite basis on that status. QUESTION Hi, I am a New Zealand

by The Visa Geeza in Musing,

Extending Your Hong Kong Visitor Visa Via The Shenzhen Shutttle? Navigating The Shenzhen Shuttle | Extending Your Visitor Visa | Tips & Risks Over the last 20 years

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

by Stephen Barnes in Feature Article,

In Hong Kong Working As A Visitor? What You Need to Know ...

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

by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,

First Published December 7, 2012 Life in Hong Kong can throw up many challenges, none too much greater than the following: QUESTION Hello, and thank you for the opportu

by The Visa Geeza in The Hong Kong Visa Geeza,

I have received 2 questions on the topic of ‘long stay’ visitor visas and the extension possibilities in the last 24 hours so am taking the opportunity

by The Visa Geeza in The Hong Kong Visa Geeza,

Sometimes people have solid, genuine reasons for spending extended periods of time in Hong Kong as a visitor as in the case of this question from a Kiwi who wants to sp

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

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

by The Visa Geeza in Family Visas,

Hong Kong visitor visa? Whilst Hong Kong affords very generous visitor-visa-upon arrival arrangements to almost 200 foreign nationalities, sometimes the limit of stay y

by The Visa Geeza in Family Visas,

Hong Kong dependant visa for my same sex partner? How is a legal marriage between same sex partners considered by the Hong Kong Immigration Department? QUESTION I am a

by The Visa Geeza in Family Visas,

Hong Kong same sex partner visa application – changes as to how ImmD consider extension of stay applications effectively mean that same sex partner visa applicati

by The Visa Geeza in Family Visas,

Same sex partners, married or otherwise, are just not treated equally when it comes to immigration in Hong Kong I’m afraid… QUESTION Dear Stephen, I..

by The Visa Geeza in Employment Visas,

Is it ever legal to work in Hong Kong – especially on a short term basis – without the permission of the Director of Immigration?..

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..

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..

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..

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..

by The Visa Geeza in Family Visas,

I’ve written lots and lots previously about same sex partner visa applications for Hong Kong. To recap, same sex partners who are in a loving..

by The Visa Geeza in Hadley Says…,

Many people chose to shuttle between Hong Kong and Shenzhen in order to secure a defacto extension to their visitor visa? The question, however, is..