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How Onerous is the Sponsorship Role in a Hong Kong Investment Visa Application?

Posted in Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

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?

Posted in Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

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 Flexible is the Admission of Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme in Enabling Chinese Nationals to Come & Work in Hong Kong?

Posted in Employment Visas, Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

The Admission of Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme can be used in a number of creative ways to facilitate the entry of suitably qualified mainland..

How to Get a Hong Kong Working Visa Automatically – With No Questions Asked!

Posted in Employment Visas, Hadley Says…, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Until only just a few short years ago, it was nigh on impossible for foreign nationals studying for an undergraduate or post graduate degree at..

Why Do Some Hong Kong Visa Applications Take Months to Finalise (if Ever)?

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

If your application for a Hong Kong visa is taking a very long time to process any number of things could be going on to..

Is the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Just Too Competitive to Be Realistic?

Posted in Hadley Says…, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

So, here’s the rub. You’re assessing your chances for a Quality Migrant Admission Scheme visa and you think you’re on to a solid chance of..

The Shiny New D-I-Y Hong Kong Visa Kit – Get Yours Today – 100% FREE!

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

Getting a visa to live in Hong Kong can be a complicated process. Understanding what it takes to get your application approved is not easy..

Will Any Time You Spend in Hong Kong as a Visitor Count Towards the Magic 7 Years for the Right of Abode?

Posted in Hadley Says…, Long Stay & PR, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

To get the Right of Abode in Hong Kong you need to: – Spend seven years continuously resident in the HKSAR – Have taken Hong..

The Reality For Same Sex Partner Visa Applicants in Hong Kong

Posted in Family Visas, Hadley Says…, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

Unfortunately, Hong Kong immigration policy does not recognize same sex partners so there is no possibility of securing dependant visas for gay partners who are..

The ‘Shenzhen Shuttle’ – A Good Way to Extend Your Hong Kong Visitor Visa?

Posted in Hadley Says…, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

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..