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"Frankly, excellent is an understatement in describing the quality of this service."
Babak Akhlaghi, General Legal Counsel. National Panasonic Corporation of Japan

"No other provider would give free and accurate advice!"
Daniel W, UK Citizen Living in HK

"We recommend the Hong Kong Visa Centre to anyone who needs help
and support to understand the options for married same-sex couples."
Alex P, Switzerland

"Seven months ago, when we first talked on Skype, I emphasized the issue of trust.
I can say today that you honored 100% of what you said that day."
Gustavo Cavaliere, Managing Director. Blue Dragonfly Corp

"Having dealt with other immigration providers in South East Asia you're leagues ahead of the
rest in all attributes needed to run a successful visa company; they could learn much from you."
Neil Jolly, Managing Director. Classic Equine Ltd

"Knowledgeable, diligent, honest, responsive, accurate and hard working are only among
a few of the characteristics describing the professionals at the Hong Kong Visa Centre."
Babak Akhlaghi, General Legal Counsel. National Panasonic Corporation of Japan

"All in all, an excellent experience. I wish every service business worked as efficiently."
Hari Iyer, Managing Director. IBS Consultants Ltd

"It was free and I got a quick response!"
Tom P, UK

“I cannot recommend Stephen Barnes and the Hong Kong Visa Centre highly enough.”
Daniel White, Psychologist. Hong Kong

"Your knowledge and understanding of the process meant
that you were able to reassure me every step of the way."
Alice McKay, Managing Director. Golden Path Education Ltd

"Here is a company evidently in the business of helping people like me, giving away
important visa information for free! I immediately called their office and the rest is history!"
Richelle Oblena, Director. Phoenix Alliance Ltd

"The information in your Visa Handbook was a key factor in my having
a successful work visa application. I owe you a debt of gratitude."
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May 2020

What Can I Do To Maintain My Eligibility for Right of Abode in Hong Kong Now That I’ve Been Made Redundant?

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

First Published On September 30, 2015 What happens to your prospects for permanent residency in Hong Kong if you’ve been made redundant but have no firm intention to rejoin the workforce prior to seeking to apply to have your eligibility for right of abode verified after 7 years continuous ordinary residence? QUESTION Hello Visa Geeza, […]

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Apr 2020

Hong Kong Immigration Department – COVID19 UPDATE

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Musing, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

Hong Kong Immigration Department – COVID19 UPDATE A short video update as to what’s happening at the Hong Kong Immigration Department and how our professional practice is faring in these troubled times. More Stuff You Will Surely Find Useful! 10 Must Have Resources for a Trouble-Free Hong Kong Employment Visa Application 10 Must Have […]

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Mar 2020

Can I Easily Swap From a Working Holiday Visa to a Hong Kong Work Visa?

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

How can one go about swapping from a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa to a complete Hong Kong work visa? QUESTION I am a British citizen with a 1st class degree, 2 years work experience and unique language abilities. I am currently in Hong Kong on a working holiday visa and was employed at a […]

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Mar 2020

Will Redundancy & Subsequent, Extensive Overseas Travel Away Negatively Impact a Hong Kong Permanent Residency Application at the 7 Year Mark?

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What are ImmD looking for to ensure that you are settled in Hong Kong at the time they consider your Hong Kong Permanent Residency application? QUESTION Firstly, thank you for the great service you provide. I just had two questions for you that are related. I currently have a work visa for 3 years (2-2-3). […]

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Feb 2020

And Now For Something Completely Different (TP Is A Human Right! – Toilet Paper Shortage In Hong Kong)

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Toilet Paper Shortage In Hong Kong: I was ambling along Bowen Road a couple of days ago on my daily walk when I met this very interesting lady who was lamenting the state of toilet paper supply in Hong Kong at the moment. She says it all really! More Stuff You Will Surely Find Useful! […]

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Jan 2020

Hong Kong Employment Visa – How to Go About Changing Employers & Managing the Immigration Implications

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First Published March 27, 2014 This question comes up all the time (and is actually answered on the home page of our Blog) but I am grateful for the opportunity to revisit it again now… QUESTION Hi, I’m currently working in Hong Kong with a valid working visa but have been offered a job with […]

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Jan 2020

Has the Hong Kong Immigration Department Tightened Up On Applicants With Criminal Records Recently?

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

The question of criminal records and how they impact on Hong Kong visa applications keeps cropping up… QUESTION Hi, I have previously lived in Hong Kong, once as a student so obviously held a student visa and then a couple of years later working there so had an employment visa. I’m a Canadian citizen and […]

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