HK Visa Introduction

Hong Kong Visa

Here are the five most common Hong Kong visa types that are applied for.

Employment VISA

The Hong Kong Immigration Department requires work visas for foreigners before they can take up any sort of employment, regardless of whether the employment is paid or is short-term or long-term. An exception can be made if a foreigner has been provided a Right of Abode, a Right to Land or an Unconditional Stay in Hong Kong.

Training VISA

A training visa is a subcategory of a work visa that is designed for those who are in Hong Kong to receive training in skills related to their current professional field. People who are entering Hong Kong as trainers and offering training to local staff cannot be considered under this category. They should apply for a normal Employment Visa.

Student Visa

Foreign students accepted by recognized Hong Kong universities and private and local schools can apply for Hong Kong student visas. All foreign students are required to obtain a visa/entry permit from the Hong Kong Immigration Department to study in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Working Holiday VISA

The main purpose of the scheme is to facilitate a cultural and educational exchange between Hong Kong and participating countries.

Dependent Visa

Hong Kong residents who hold working visas, investment visas, etc., can sponsor and apply for family visas.

IANG VISA

This visa also as known as the non-local-graduates visa. Applicants who are (were) non-local students and have obtained an undergraduate or higher qualification from full-time and locally accredited programs in Hong Kong may apply to stay/return and work in Hong Kong.

Employment Visa requirement

The applicant is a degree holder/has good technical qualifications/has proven professional abilities
The applicant has no known record of serious crimes
There is genuine job vacancy; the applicant has a confirmed offer of employment and is employed in a job relevant to his or her academic qualifications or work experience that cannot be readily taken up by the local work force; and the remuneration package, including income, accommodation, medical and other fringe benefits, is broadly commensurate with the prevailing market level for professionals in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Working Holiday VISA Requirement

The applicant holds a valid national passport issued by the participating country and is ordinarily residing in that participating country
The applicant’s primary intention is to holiday in Hong Kong
The applicant is aged between 18 and 30 years.
The applicant is able to produce financial proof of having an amount sufficient for his/her maintenance during his/her proposed stay in the HKSAR, such as a bank statement, saving accounts, passbooks etc
The applicant holds a return air ticket or financial proof of having sufficient funds to purchase a return air ticket
The applicant agrees that medical, health care (including hospitalization), repatriation and liability insurance will remain updated and current throughout his/her stay in the HKSAR

Training VISA Requirement

The applicant has no security objection and no known record of serious crimes
The applicant and sponsoring company’s requirements are satisfied
The sponsoring company is a well-established company that is capable of providing the proposed training
A contract between the sponsoring company and the applicant has been signed
The sponsoring company guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant and that the applicant will receive training in the sponsor’ s premises until the end of the agreed period, after which the applicant will return to his/her place of residence