Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Must The Employing Company Sponsor Of My Hong Kong Work Visa Application Be Profitable?

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How important is sponsor-profitability, especially for start up businesses less than 12 months old? QUESTION I have been recruited by a newly established company (12 months old as of this week). They have never hired a foreigner and have tasked me with completing the visa forms, both employee and employer versions. The Employer-side application requires […]

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I Have A Socially Advantageous Yet Modestly Capitalised Business Plan – Can I Get An Investment Visa For Hong Kong?

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This is an important question on the business investment visa for Hong Kong…. Experience suggests that the Hong Kong Immigration Department do tend to look favourably upon such business plans, but the applicant absolutely does not have it all his or her own way, as you will learn in my PodCast answer. (Please note the […]

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Why Do Hong Kong Technology Startups Mostly Struggle To Win Investment Visa Approvals For Their Founders?

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I’m often asked how feasible business investment visas are for foreign nationals seeking to establish a new technology start up here. Bootstrappping and running Lean can be a double edged sword as a foreign national starting up in Hong Kong… The actual extent of the challenge is, in fact, no more onerous than it has […]

13 – How To Apply For A Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – The Catch 22

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13 – How To Apply For A Hong Kong Investment Visa Without Any Professional Help – The Catch 22 – First Published February 28, 2013 – But The Advice Holds Good Today On January 17, 2013 I gave a talk at Centre O in Wanchai on how to go about applying for a Hong Kong business investment visa without […]

Joining In A Side Business In Hong Kong – An Obvious Visa Solution For Certain Types Of Employed Professionals

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Joining In A Side Business In Hong Kong – An Obvious Visa Solution For Certain Types Of Employed Professionals Thinking about joining in a side business in Hong Kong? Certain foreign national professionals who teach in Hong Kong, especially those at university, often find themselves wishing to participate in their profession whilst educating others. The […]

Can I Set Up A Hong Kong Company, Employ My Business Partner & Sponsor An Employment Visa For Him?

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Can I Set Up A Hong Kong Company, Employ My Business Partner & Sponsor An Employment Visa For Him? The answer to this question is multi-part and ultimately driven by the challenges associated with a New Business Situation… QUESTION I am based in Hong Kong and would like your advice on visa applications for a […]

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How Important Is A Good Set Of Financial Projections In A Hong Kong Business Investment Visa Application?

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Business Investment Visa Application | Financials You Will Need To Show To ImmD What’s Required?   ImmD expect to be able to take a view of a proposed new from 39,000 feet and for this a good set of financial projections are expected to form part of a business investment visa application. QUESTION Does the […]

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

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Fixing A Change of Sponsorship For Hong Kong Employment Visa 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 a visa, with the limit of stay up for renewal soon, they terminated […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa – The Newcomer’s Guide – At-A-Glance

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Hong Kong Employment Visa – Looking To Get One? A Hong Kong employment visa can be had if you both qualify and know how to navigate the eligibility assessment and application process system itself. This info-graphic provides you all you need to know – at a glance.  Hong Kong Employment Visa – What’s Involved? Hong […]

Applying For A Hong Kong Investment Visa | Company Incorporation | Business Support | Zzzzip.com

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Zzzzip.com | Your Gateway To Business Success In Hong Kong | Comprehensive Support | Hong Kong Investment Visa (And Much More …) One-Stop Professional Help In Support Of Your Hong Kong Investment Visa Application From Will Probert & His Team Of Experts Background Hong Kong is a bustling hub of commerce, technology, and innovation. For […]