Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Ensuring Your Staff Are Lawfully Employable in Hong Kong: How To Check & See

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What steps should an employer take to ensure a job seeker is lawfully employable in Hong Kong?  What documents should an employer inspect for job seekers who do not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card and what are the consequences for an employer who fails to check if a job seeker is lawfully employable […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa Leaving Your Job – What Happens To Your Immigration Status?

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Hong Kong employment visa leaving your job – discover the implications of leaving your job on your Hong Kong employment visa, and learn how to reinstate your work privileges and navigate the visa sponsorship changes.   QUESTION Hong Kong Employment Visa Leaving Your Job: Will my Hong Kong employment visa be compromised if I leave […]

Overcoming Employment Obstacles in Hong Kong: Finding a Credible Visa Sponsor

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A credible visa sponsor? What is the best way for someone to prove their expertise in a unique musical instrument without formal certification, in order to obtain a work visa and open a school in Hong Kong? This question as regards finding a credible visa sponsor relates to a highly unique musical instrument that I […]

Proving Your Last Day of Work: Change Employment Visa Sponsorship in Hong Kong

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  If you’re looking to change employment visa sponsorship in Hong Kong, you might be wondering how to prove your last day of work for your previous employer to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. In this post, I’ll guide you through the process and the necessary documentation required to get it done. Release Letter For […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa Processing Time

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When applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa, it’s obviously helpful to know the typical processing time and what to do if your application takes longer than expected. The Hong Kong Immigration Department (“ImmD”) states that the normal processing time is 4 weeks, but there’s more to the story. Actual Processing Time for Hong Kong […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension: What to Do If You Lose Your Job And Time Is Running Out

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Hong Kong Employment Visa Extension? Losing your job can be a challenging experience, and if you’re working in Hong Kong, you might be wondering if it’s possible to get an interim employment visa extension while you continue looking for a new employer. With this question today, I’ll discuss the Immigration Department’s policy on Hong Kong […]

All About Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship

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There is a great deal of confusion about Hong Kong employment visa sponsorship and this short video cuts through all the noise and sets it out definitively. All About Hong Kong Employment Visa Sponsorship There is a great deal of confusion about Hong Kong employment visa sponsorship and this short video cuts through all the […]

Hong Kong Right of Abode Application – Consider Your Strategy & Plan Early

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First Published July 27, 2012 – Advice Still Highly Relevant Today   Hong Kong Right of Abode Application – Plan Early This question comes in 2 parts. The first relates to positive planning in respect of an eventual Hong Kong right of abode application. The second touches on the mechanics of an aligned change of sponsorship […]

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Hong Kong Employment Visa: A Comprehensive Guide When Applying In Hong Kong

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I’m in Hong Kong with my family as visitors seeking for me to get a Hong Kong employment visa with dependant visas for the rest of my tribe. What’s involved and how can I stay compliant if our 90 days visitor visas expire before we complete the whole employment and family visa application processes successfully? […]

Navigating Hong Kong Employment and Dependent Visas: A Comprehensive Guide

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Explore our comprehensive guide on Hong Kong employment and dependent visas. Learn about the application process, eligibility criteria, and the rights of visa holders. Get insights on how to navigate the Immigration Department’s requirements and make your transition to Hong Kong smoother. Hong Kong, a bustling metropolis known for its thriving business environment, attracts professionals […]