Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

Working? How to Secure a Hong Kong Visa for Your Side Business

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Have you got a business opportunity you want to pursue on the side, in addition to working full time for your employer in Hong Kong? If so, you’re going to need to secure a Hong Kong visa for your side business. 1. Introduction Having a side business is possible under your auspices of your present […]

Remaining On Hong Kong Visitor Visa Status After Employment Visa Expires

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

If you’re wondering if you can stay in Hong Kong as a visitor after your employment visa expires, I discuss the process of converting your status from an employment visa holder to Hong Kong visitor visa status and how to go about making this transition. Converting Your Status to a Hong Kong Visitor Visa When […]

Change to Hong Kong Employment Visa from Visitor Visa – Looking for Work as a Tourist

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

If you’re considering coming to Hong Kong as a tourist with a visitor visa, finding a job, and then changing your status to an employment visa, this post will help you understand the process and the possibilities. I’ll discuss whether it’s possible to change your status to a Hong Kong employment visa from visitor visa […]

Hong Kong Visa Application Denial – Overcoming Failure: Reconsideration, Appeals, and Strategies

Posted in Feature Article, Musing, Refusals & Appeals, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

A Hong Kong visa application denial is disappointing and can occur for numerous reasons. In this post,  I will explore several avenues to pursue following an application denial and provide actionable advice to maximize success in getting that denial overturned or positively reconsidered. Reasons for Application Denial An application can be denied for various reasons, […]

Hong Kong Employment Visa – The Newcomer’s Guide – At-A-Glance

Posted in Employment Visas, Infographic, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Hong Kong Employment Visa – Looking To Get One? A Hong Kong employment visa can be had if you both qualify and know how to navigate the eligibility assessment and application process system itself. This info-graphic provides you all you need to know – at a glance.  Hong Kong Employment Visa – What’s Involved? Hong […]

The Hong Kong Training Visa Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign National Interns & Trainees

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Hong Kong Training Visa? A Guide for Aspiring Foreign National Interns and Trainees Are you eyeing Hong Kong as your next career destination? In this post, you’ll discover everything you need to know about the Hong Kong training visa: eligibility, application process, duration, and rules around additional employment. Moreover, I’ll highlight the benefits you can […]

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass | RTHK Radio 3 | Backchat | What’s The Situation Today?

Posted in Feature Article, Musing, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

The Hong Kong Top Talent Pass & Other Visas Hong Kong Top Talent Pass – a 40 minutes discussion on RTHK Radio 3 Backchat on 25th September 2023 I Recently Contributed To A RTHK Radio 3 Backchat Discussion on the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme And The Immigration State Of Play In Attracting Foreign Talents To […]

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What Are You Really Buying From A Hong Kong Immigration Consultant?

Posted in 60 Second Snapshot, Employment Visas, Family Visas, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, Refusals & Appeals, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

What Do You Get For Your Money When You Instruct A Hong Kong Immigration Consultant? First Published 2012 (11 Years Ago – Look How Young I Am!) Should You Pay or Shouldn’t You Pay? Do you need a Hong Kong Immigration Consultant? There is sooooo much chatter on public forums about the value that a […]

Hong Kong Dependent Visa | My 91 Year Old Father | Can I Get One | What Do I Need To Do?

Posted in Family Visas, Feature Article, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Your Question Answered /

Can I Get A Dependent Visa For My 91-Year-Old Father? Why should age get in the way of family reunion? QUESTION Can I get a Hong Kong dependent visa in this instance? My 91-year-old father needs to come to live with me in Hong Kong because he has no one to look after him in […]

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Hong Kong QMAS | Is There Such a Thing as an ‘Occupations in Demand’ List | 2023

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Hong Kong QMAS –  Is There Such a Thing as an ‘Occupations in Demand’ List In 2023? All Hail The Talent List … The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is very often compared with other immigration programmes in the quality of life jurisdictions such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USA and the UK. Recently, the HKSAR […]

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