Hong Kong Visa

Hong Kong Visa Requirements

Hong Kong is a diverse and modern city and offers many types of visa. Whether you want to work, study or move permanently to the area, Global Visas will provide you with invaluable information on Hong Kong immigration. For a more detailed picture on how we can help you take our free assessment.

Hong Kong Immigration

If you wish to move permanently to the region, you will find on this page a list of all the visas the department of immigration in Hong Kong offers and their requirements. Let us take the headache out of your application by taking our assessment to see which visa you qualify for.

Hong Kong Work Visa

On this page you will find all the visa information you need to know for working in Hong Kong. The immigration department of Hong Kong offers many different types such as visas for graduates, non-graduates and temporary visas for working holidays. Apply for work in Hong Kong today by taking the free assessment.

Hong Kong Student Visa

This page offers visa information for those who wish to study in Hong Kong including the various types of visa for Hong Kong students. The experts at Global Visas can help with any application, so get started by taking the free assessment.

Hong Kong Business Visa

If you wish to set up a business in Hong Kong this page will tell you the Hong Kong visa requirements you need to enter the country under a business visa and invest capital in the country. Click on the link below to start your free assessment and make an application today.

Hong Kong Student Visa

To study in Hong Kong you will need one of the below Hong Kong visas. Each of these visas is dependent on many factors. To ensure that you apply for the right visa, have our specialist immigration consultant handle the process for you. To assess your Hong Kong student visa needs, take our free assessment today.

Primary and Secondary School Students

If you wish to study in Hong Kong as a school student you must have a confirmed offer to study at a private academic institution. Visas are not granted for those studying in public, primary or secondary education. For a primary and secondary school student visa for Hong Kong the applicant must be between five and 20 years of age. Studying in Hong Kong can be expensive so you must also be able prove that you can meet the institution’s fees.

University and Higher Education Students

To study in Hong Kong as a university student you must also have a confirmed offer to study at a public or private university or similar institution. You must also prove that you can meet the any fees that are required as part of the course. Unfortunately, Hong Kong student visas are not open for all nationalities. To check whether you qualify take our free assessment now.

Professional Training

If you are not an academic student you may be able to study aboard Hong Kong as part of a company training scheme. Visas are limited to 12 months and are applicable only while the entrant is being trained. The sponsoring company must financially maintain the student with a written contract that the applicant will receive training at the company’s premises until the end of the agreed period. After training the applicant must return to their country of residence.

How Global Visas Can Help

Applying for a Hong Kong student visa is a lengthy process requiring many levels of document verification and bureaucracy. Focus on your education, not the paperwork and have one of our consultants handle the process for you for the quickest and safest pathway to a Hong Kong student visa. Take our student visa assessment below to find out what documents you need to study in Hong Kong. Find out further information on our Hong Kong Business Visa page.

Hong Kong Business Visa

Below you will find a brief description of the types of Hong Kong business visa available. The best way to obtain this vital piece of documentation is to contact Global Visas or take our free assessment.

The Entry Hong Kong Investment Visa

If you wish to start a business in the city and you are not from mainland China, you will need a Hong Kong investment visa. To obtain this visa you must prove that you have a good educational background and are in a position to contribute to the economy of the city. To apply for a Hong Kong investment visa you need a Hong Kong resident, aged 18 or above and a proven acquaintance, to sponsor you. This person can sponsor you as an individual or a company. Once you are successful your Hong Kong investment visa entitles you to apply for visas for your spouse and any dependent children under the age of 18.

Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

If you do not wish to start your own business in Hong Kong but want to invest heavily in existing corporations in the city then you can obtain a Hong Kong business visa through a capital investment entrant scheme. To be eligible you must have invested money six months before your visa application and agree to invest again six months after you have obtained your Hong Kong business visa. You must also prove that you have considerable personal funds. To find out if you apply call us or take our free assessment below.

How Global Visas Can Help

Business is a fast-paced environment, and the Hong Kong immigration system is extremely complex. Have one of the expert immigration consultants at Global Visas handle all your visa needs at the touch of a button for the quickest visa turnaround possible. Click below today to start your visa process, because your business deserves the best.

Hong Kong Business Visa

Below you will find a brief description of the types of Hong Kong business visa available. The best way to obtain this vital piece of documentation is to contact Global Visas or take our free assessment.

The Entry Hong Kong Investment Visa

If you wish to start a business in the city and you are not from mainland China, you will need a Hong Kong investment visa. To obtain this visa you must prove that you have a good educational background and are in a position to contribute to the economy of the city. To apply for a Hong Kong investment visa you need a Hong Kong resident, aged 18 or above and a proven acquaintance, to sponsor you. This person can sponsor you as an individual or a company. Once you are successful your Hong Kong investment visa entitles you to apply for visas for your spouse and any dependent children under the age of 18.

Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

If you do not wish to start your own business in Hong Kong but want to invest heavily in existing corporations in the city then you can obtain a Hong Kong business visa through a capital investment entrant scheme. To be eligible you must have invested money six months before your visa application and agree to invest again six months after you have obtained your Hong Kong business visa. You must also prove that you have considerable personal funds. To find out if you apply call us or take our free assessment below.

How Global Visas Can Help

Business is a fast-paced environment, and the Hong Kong immigration system is extremely complex. Have one of the expert immigration consultants at Global Visas handle all your visa needs at the touch of a button for the quickest visa turnaround possible. Click below today to start your visa process, because your business deserves the best.

Hong Kong Immigration

Below you will find a brief summary of the different types of Hong Kong immigration that allow you to obtain permanent residence in the city. Visit the Hong Kong Visa page to find out about temporary options.

Pathways to Hong Kong Immigration

Chinese citizens born in Hong Kong or their children can apply to be a permanent resident, provided they have only just arrived in the country. However, all nationalities granted visas may apply to the immigration department of Hong Kong for permanent residence after living in the city for seven years. Permanent immigration to Hong Kong is also possible if your parent is classified by the immigration department of Hong Kong as a permanent resident and you are under the age of 21. Find out if you meet these requirements by taking the free assessment.

Other Ways to Obtain Permanent Residency in Hong Kong

Permanent immigration to Hong Kong is also possible if you are a Chinese citizen who has previously resided for seven years in the city or are a Chinese citizen who was born in Hong Kong before its unification. Contact Global Visas to find out if you can qualify.

Immigration, Hong Kong and Global Visas

Obtaining permanent residency in Hong Kong can often be a lengthy and difficult undertaking. As such many people prefer to entrust their application forms to world-class immigration specialists such as Global Visas. A successful immigration application can be vital to your future career, study and wealth prospects. Don’t leave it to chance, have our experts manage your case for the best possible chance of success. To begin this process start your free assessment now. Find out further information on our Hong Kong Work Visa page.

Hong Kong Work Visa

Professional Hong Kong Work Visa

To obtain a professional Hong Kong work permit you may be required to show proof of a university degree or equivalent. In some cases a work visa for Hong Kong is granted on the bases of a good technical qualification or proven experience. You must also have a confirmed offer of employment to work in Hong Kong with a pay and benefits package that would provide you with a normal standard of living in the city. For a Hong Kong work visa you must also have never committed a serious crime. If your application is successful you may also apply for visas for your spouse and any dependent children below the age of 18 to live with you.

Non-professional Hong Kong Work Visa

If you are not a professional, it is still possible to work in Hong Kong if you have a confirmed offer of employment from a business in the city and your employer can prove that labour cannot be sourced locally. A non-professional work permit for Hong Kong is not open to most nationalities but once you are working in Hong Kong you are not permitted to apply for visas for your family.

Foreign Domestic Helpers

You can apply for a Hong Kong working visa as a foreign domestic helper if your employers are living and/or working in Hong Kong and you have previously been in their service for two years or more.

Working Holiday Scheme

If you are from Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, The Republic of Korea or New Zealand and are between the age of 18 and 30 you can apply for a temporary 12 month Hong Kong work permit under the Working Holiday Scheme. To apply, you must prove that you have a sufficient amount in your bank to maintain you for the time of your stay and an onward ticket.

How Global Visas Can Help

Global Visas have helped thousands of people start their far eastern career with a successful visa application. To give your visa application a head-start and find out how we can best help you take our free assessment now. Find out further information on our Hong Kong Student Visa page.