Hong Kong Visas Made Easy

Top Tier Stream refers to a category of entrants under the General Employment Policy (GEP) or the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) who meet specific criteria at the time of their application for extension of stay. These top-tier entrants may be eligible for certain benefits, such as longer periods of stay and […]

Temporary secondment refers to a short-term assignment where an employee is transferred from their regular workplace in Hong Kong to another jurisdiction overseas. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

TechTS is short for the Technology Talent Admission Scheme in the context of Hong Kong immigration. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Talent List refers to a list of in-demand professions and skills that the Hong Kong government aims to attract from around the world to support its economic development. The Talent List is used to determine eligibility under various admission schemes, including the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), the General Employment Policy (GEP), the Admission Scheme […]

Swapping status means changing from one visa or immigration status to another, especially with your spouse moving from a dependant visa to an employment visa and vice versa. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Suitable and credible sponsor describes the suitability from a legal, policy and sponsor-qualification perspective to sponsor a particular type of Hong Kong residence visa HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Student visa is a visa category that allows foreign nationals to study at a Hong Kong educational institution approved by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Stephen Barnes is a Hong Kong visa and immigration expert, known for his work as the co-founder of the Hong Kong Visa Centre and author of the Hong Kong Visa Handbook. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Start-up visa is a visa category for entrepreneurs who wish to establish a new business in Hong Kong which has been specifically accredited by a government organization therefore availing ‘favourable consideration’ by the Hong Kong Immigration Department HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Sponsorship obligations are the responsibilities of an employment visa sponsor, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the sponsored individual’s visa as detailed on sponsorship form ID990B. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Special Services: Additional services offered as part of the Hong Kong Visa Sherpa portfolio of service offerings to address specific or unique client needs. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Social enterprise is a business that aims to achieve social or environmental goals alongside generating revenue. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

SLS refers the Supplementary Labour Scheme being a programme administered by the Labour Department of the Hong Kong Government and sets the parameters for the importation of non professional workers to Hong Kong for maximum 2 year employment projects. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Slippers And Pipe visa is a colloquial term couched by Stephen Barnes to describe a prolonged visitor visa that only permits visit activity and nothing more (thus not allowing study, working or engaging in business activities.) HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …

Silver Service: A Hong Kong Visa Centre basic visa application assistance service for individual clients, providing guidance and support throughout the process. HERE ARE 7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER …