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Hong Kong Work Visas-Criminal Record Declaration Now Needed

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Refusals & Appeals, Sherpa, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

In recent weeks, starting in February this year, the government have announced that various immigration programmes in Hong Kong would be modified, requiring applicants to declare their criminal record status before obtaining an entry visa to come and live in the HKSAR (and not just those arriving for employment). A Hong Kong work visas-criminal record […]

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How to Successfully Apply For an Entrepreneur Visa in Hong Kong

Posted in Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

A comprehensive guide to successfully apply for an Entrepreneur Visa in Hong Kong, covering all aspects from business plans to financial projections. Ownership Structure The ownership structure of your business plays a crucial role in your visa application. The Hong Kong Immigration Department generally expects applicants to own more than 50% of the business. This […]

Swapping from a Dependant Visa to an Employment Visa in Hong Kong: A Detailed Guide

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Feature Article, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

 Are you a foreign national in Hong Kong on a dependant visa and considering a change in your immigration status? This guide will walk you through the process of swapping from a dependant visa to an employment visa in Hong Kong. We’ll cover the eligibility criteria, documentary requirements, and the process of changing your visa […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa: A Comprehensive Guide When Applying In Hong Kong

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Feature Article, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

I’m in Hong Kong with my family as visitors seeking for me to get a Hong Kong employment visa with dependant visas for the rest of my tribe. What’s involved and how can I stay compliant if our 90 days visitor visas expire before we complete the whole employment and family visa application processes successfully? […]

Ensuring Your Staff Are Lawfully Employable in Hong Kong: How To Check & See

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

What steps should an employer take to ensure a job seeker is lawfully employable in Hong Kong?  What documents should an employer inspect for job seekers who do not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card and what are the consequences for an employer who fails to check if a job seeker is lawfully employable […]

Understanding and Rectifying a Change of Sponsorship for Hong Kong Employment Visa

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

What will be the consequences of being employed illegally for almost a year without having a change of sponsorship for Hong Kong employment visa when new owners took over the company sponsoring my visa? My visa is up for renewal soon and they have terminated me temporarily with compensation until it’s all resolved. Will my […]

Hong Kong Dependent Visa Sponsorship: Can You Apply Twice?

Posted in Family Visas, Feature Article, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Navigating the complexities of immigration law can be challenging, particularly when it comes to dependent visas in Hong Kong. One question that often arises is whether a person can get Hong Kong dependent visa sponsorship more than once, with different spouses. The answer, according to Hong Kong’s administrative rules, is yes, provided certain conditions are […]