Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

QOTW: How Are Mainland Applicants for Visas Issued Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy Treated Differently From Other Foreign Nationals?

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Under the Hong Kong General Employment Policy, what’s the procedural difference if you are a Chinese citizen applying for a Hong Kong work visa (or any other type of visa for that matter) compared to the rules applying to non-Chinese foreign nationals? QUESTION  OF  THE  WEEK I am a Chinese citizen currently enrolled in a […]

2015 Hong Kong Immigration Enhancement Measures Applicable to the Employment Visa and Visas Issued Under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents & Professionals

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In his recent Policy Address, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, CY Leung announced the 2015 Hong Kong Immigration Enhancement Measures to the employment visa issued under the General Employment Policy with corresponding tweaks to the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents & Professionals. This short Update offers commentary on these changes. More Stuff You May Find […]

The Sorry Saga of Hong Kong Employment Visas for the Food & Beverage Industry Here

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I was delighted to be invited onto the Sizzle & Fry show with Jason and Janice recently… We talked in detail about the perennial problem of staff shortages in the food and beverage industry here and why the situation never seems to get any better… More Stuff You May Find Useful or Interesting The Hong Kong […]

The Visa Geeza on RTHK Radio Three – October 2014

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Phil wanted to talk about Hong Kong visas for Freelancers on RTHK Radio 3  yesterday and this is what passed during our lunchtime chat… We also talked about the state of the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s public facing use of technology. You can listen to our complete discussion here. Phil works real hard on his Morning Brew Facebook page […]

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Can I Set Up a Hong Kong Company, Employ My Business Partner & Sponsor an Employment Visa For Him?

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The answer to this question is multi-part and ultimately driven by the challenges associated with a New Business Situation… QUESTION I am based in Hong Kong and would like your advice on visa applications for a friend.   A friend of mine, who is based in the US and I have been discussing a business opportunity for Hong Kong and […]

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The Hong Kong Employment Visa In Detail – Video Presentation by the Hong Kong Visa Geeza

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Everything you wanted to know about the Hong Kong Employment Visa – but were afraid to ask! On March 21, 2014 I gave a presentation at the Chinese Club entitled Business Immigration to Hong Kong – A Practical Guide. This segment discusses the visa type widely applicable to foreign national employees seeking to work in Hong Kong. […]

Hong Kong Visas – Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates – A Practical Guide

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The Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates offers an assured pathway through to an employment visa in Hong Kong… On March 21, 2014 I gave a presentation at the Chinese Club entitled Business Immigration to Hong Kong – A Practical Guide. In this section of the talk, I go over the requirements to progress from being a […]

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Hong Kong Visas From 39,000 Feet @ General Assembly – Employment Visas

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On July 10, 2014 I was invited by the good folks at General Assembly to give an overview talk on the opportunities for their foreign national Alumni..

Applying for a Hong Kong Employment Visa Under the Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme

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The Admission of Mainland Talents & Professionals Scheme provides an immigration mechanism for very well qualified Chinese talents resident on the mainland to come to..

QOTW: Swapping to a Hong Kong Employment Visa from a Working Holiday Visa – Possible?

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The Working Holiday Visa is an excellent addition to the options young people of certain nationalities have to come to Hong Kong to work; but..