Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Interview: Has Hong Kong Ever Been Used as a Kind of Stepping Stone Into Another Immigration Jurisdiction?

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

On June 6th, 2013 I was interviewed by five law students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong about my experiences practicing immigration here over..

A Public Thank You to the Hong Kong Immigration Department

Posted in Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

A few weeks ago we received instructions from a client who was needing to extend a Quality Migrant Admission Scheme visa on the strength of..

The Reality Behind the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s “4 Weeks” Visa Application Consideration Time Frame

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

When you make most any type of Hong Kong visa or immigration application, you will find yourself in the Hong Kong ID’s infamous 4 Weeks..

Hong Kong Visa Handbook 2024

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Hong Kong Visa Handbook 2024 First written in 1996, I am greatly pleased to bring the Hong Kong Visa Handbook back as a 100% free resource for everyone seeking to secure a Hong Kong residence visa or to upgrade their HKSAR immigration status generally. It has been over 25 years since the Handbook was first […]

Why Would You Choose Unconditional Stay After 7 Years Residence in Hong Kong When the Right of Abode is Available Instead?

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  Unconditional stay and the right of abode are 2 very different immigration statuses but they both have one thing in common. Namely, you need..

Hong Kong Unconditional Stay Status vs. the Right of Abode for CIES Visa Holders

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

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme is a really neat visa for those well-off enough to be able to afford it. Permanent residency is available at..

7 Years Residence in Hong Kong Under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme – What Permanent Residency Options Exist?

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The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has been a god send for reasonably well off people who have always fancied the idea of residence in Hong..

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Losing Your Right of Abode in Hong Kong & Then Using eChannels

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  QUESTION Can I ask a simple question – do you know of anyone (not Chinese) who has actually lost the right of abode after..

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