Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

What Are The Chances Of Being Allowed Back If You Overstay Your Hong Kong Visa And Are Then Convicted Of That Crime?

Posted in Musing, Refusals & Appeals, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

It is NEVER a good idea to overstay your Hong Kong visa for the reasons set out below… QUESTION I previously overstayed my Visitor visa for a period of 13 months;  I reported to the Immigration Department, was charged and at Sha Tin court I was convicted and given a suspended sentence of 6 months. […]

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Hong Kong Expats Get Hong Kong Passports – Why?

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

Hong Kong Expats Get Hong Kong Passports Why Some Hong Kong Expats Relinquish Their Citizenship-of-Origin and Become Chinese Citizens Hong Kong Expats Get Hong Kong Passports – Why? In recent years, a growing number of expats in Hong Kong have made the decision to relinquish their citizenship-of-origin and become Chinese citizens. This trend is fueled […]

I Am About To Lose My Hong Kong Dependant Visa & My Employer Won’t Sponsor An Employment Visa. Can I Just Keep Quiet At Work? They Probably Won’t Check My Visa Status…

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

What can you do if your marriage has irretrievably broken down and your Dependant visa is about to expire? QUESTION I am separating from my wife and she is refusing to keep me on her Dependent visa. My visa expires in a month and my employers have always made it clear that they won’t sponsor […]

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Will Vocational Rather Than Academic Qualifications Satisfy ImmD When Making a Hong Kong Work Visa Application?

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

Hong Kong Work Visa Is A Degree An Absolute Pre-Requisite? Is it always absolutely necessary to call upon a university degree qualification in order to get a Hong Kong work visa application approved? QUESTION I have found a job here and am now in the process of applying for a Hong Kong work visa. It […]

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How Can I Address the Issue of Immigration Officers Repeatedly Stopping My Girlfriend At The Airport In Hong Kong

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

I got this email in from a website visitor yesterday about “Immigration Officers repeatedly stopping my girlfriend” when she arrives at Hong Kong airport. This is often the case in specific circumstances so I am grateful for the opportunity to address the matter in this short question and answer post.   QUESTION Immigration Officers Repeatedly […]

Short Term Work Visa For Hong Kong | Cancelled If the Holder Activates It | But Only Starts Work Just Before Expiry?

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

Will A Short Term Work Visa Be Cancelled Due To Non-Activation? Short term work visa for Hong Kong – I originally answered this question 9 years ago but it is still relevant today …   QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK We have sponsored an Indian passport holder for a short term work visa for Hong Kong to work “legally” […]

Hong Kong Investment Visa For Freelancers with Overseas Income – What’s Needed?

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

Hong Kong investment visa for freelancers with overseas income? Are you a freelancer living in the HKSAR? You might be wondering whether you need to obtain a Hong Kong investment visa, especially if all your income is sourced overseas …  Hong Kong Investment Visa For Freelancers – Do You Actually Need One? Hong Kong investment […]

An Open Letter To Mrs Carrie Lam From The People of Hong Kong

Posted in The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Open Letter to HK SAR Government Time to End all COVID Restrictions 14 February 2022 To:  Members of the Hong Kong SAR Government From: Independent Citizens Against COVID Corruption (ICACC).

What Happens to Hong Kong Dependant Visa Holders When They Reach the Age of 18?

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

First Published On May 7, 2015 Kids grow up quickly so what happens to a Hong Kong dependant visa holder when she reaches the age of 18? QUESTION Hi, There are two parts to my question: I’m here on a Hong Kong work visa and have been here for 15 months now. My daughter will be turning […]

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Will Vocational Rather Than Academic Qualifications Satisfy ImmD When Making a Hong Kong Work Visa Application?

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

Is it always absolutely necessary to call upon a university degree qualification in order to get a Hong Kong work visa application approved? QUESTION I have found a job here and am now in the process of applying for a Hong Kong work visa. It is a Quality Assurance position in the garment business. My […]

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