Immigration in Hong Kong

All foreigners and their dependents entering Hong Kong for employment, business, education or training purposes require a visa. The only exceptions are those born in Hong Kong or those holding a Hong Kong permanent identity card, HKSAR or BNO passport.

Applying for a work visa

To work in Hong Kong, an employer needs to apply for a work visa on behalf of the applicant. The visa application will be subject to review by the Immigration Department. The Immigration Department generally requires proof that the skills are unavailable in the local job market (i.e. cannot be recruited) before it will issue work visas to foreigners.

Hong Kong work visa processing

With our extensive network of contacts in the industry, we are able to assist you with the visa applications you and your family need to live and work in Hong Kong. Not only are we able to arrange your move for you, we are also able to assist you with the applications to enable you to have the right to work in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong identity card

In 1980, the Hong Kong Government passed legislation requiring all Hong Kong residents to carry a Hong Kong identity card. Everyone intending to remain in Hong Kong for a period of more than 180 days must apply to the Immigration Department for a Hong Kong identity card within 30 days of arrival in Hong Kong. We will be happy to help you with any queries you have on the procedure for applying for an identity card.

Hong Kong visitor visa

The length of stay allowed in Hong Kong on a visitor’s visa depends on the nationality of the visitor. It can vary from between eight days to ninety days. Visitor’s visas can generally be obtained on arrival at the airport. Frequent visitors may apply for a multiple entry visa.

Hong Kong work visa automatically for your spouse

The Hong Kong government has recently changed the law to automatically entitle your spouse to a work visa once your work visa has been approved. We can assist you with the application procedures for your spouse’s visa.

Please contact us for more details so that we can advise you further on the procedures that you need to take to ensure that you have your visas prior to coming to Hong Kong.

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