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

First Published February 4, 2019 Permitted activity under the Visitor visa category seems to be something of a grey area and in the final analysis it all boils down to the attitude of the Immigration Department for a breach of conditions of stay. However, some activities are self-evidently ‘employment‘ in nature and the answer to […]

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Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas, Your Question Answered /

This question seeks to understand what you should make of repeat requests for information from the Hong Kong Immigration Department (HKID) during the course of your visa application. QUESTION “Good day. In the course of what would appear to be a straightforward application, two sets of requests for further information have been sent by the […]

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Как подать заявку на идентификационную карту Гонконга

Среднее время бронирования – около 45 дней

Иммиграционный Департамент публикует полезную серию видеороликов на своем канале YouTube.  В двух следующих видеороликах рассказывается о том, как подать заявление на получение идентификационной карты Гонконга. Эти ссылки обновлены по состоянию на ноябрь 2023 года.

Сегодняшний пост актуален, поскольку в начале этого месяца завершилась Общетерриториальная операция по замене Smart ID Card, и с тех пор жители Гонконга испытывают кошмар с получением своевременной записи на получение новых идентификационных карт. Запись на прием в порядке живой очереди также запрещена.

Несомненно, ситуация скоро улучшится, но время ожидания более одного месяца – обычное дело, и все места в онлайн-кассах занимают сразу же, как только они становятся свободными.

Как подать заявку на идентификационную карту Гонконга

Особенности Smart Identity Card

Тем не менее, Иммиграционный Департамент делает все возможное:

Иммиграционный Департамент объявил сегодня (30 октября), что недавно созданный Офис Регистрации Лиц (ROP) – Kwun Tong (Temporary) Office – начнет работу 1 ноября, чтобы справиться с растущим спросом на регистрацию идентификационных карт.

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Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Resource, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Hong Kong Government Continuing Immigration Policy Enhancements – December 2022 After recent updates provided by the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) at the end of October, the Government of Hong Kong (GovHK) has announced additional measures to further streamline the Hong Kong immigration process for foreign national visa applicants. Top this end, visa applicants can […]

Posted in Long Stay & PR, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

Are tenancy agreement copies absolutely vital for a successful Hong Kong right of abode application? QUESTION For my Hong Kong PR application, what happens if I am unable to provide copies of my tenancy agreements?  I never thought I would still be here for 7 years so I every 2 years I get rid of […]

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

INITIALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 2, 2021 – UPDATED DECEMBER 10, 2022 The Immigration Department Accepts Applications for Extension of Stay from Hong Kong Non-permanent Residents Outside Hong Kong (Extended Until June 30 2023) https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/ext/npr.html (Temporary Measures Update) https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2022/12/20221209/20221209_191044_925.html The Immigration Department has extended the facilitation measure that allows eligible non-permanent residents who are outside Hong Kong to apply […]

Posted in Feature Article, Long Stay & PR, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

Can I ‘Touch And Go’ At Hong Kong Airport To Keep My 3 Year PR Active During Covid19? I’ve answered this question several times via email by now so it’s time to explain it here … https://www.bio-hk.com/quarantine-procedures-for-entry-via-airport/ QUESTION Hi Stephen It will be 3 years this festive season since I was last in Hong Kong. […]