Moving to Hong Kong
If you or your employees need assistance moving to Hong Kong, we can handle the visa and immigration administration
Hong Kong stands as Asia's premier financial centre
The dynamic city attracts professionals from a wide variety of specialisations. Whether you are an employer, professional, investor, or academic, your move to Hong Kong requires the right visa.
Our team guides you through the immigration process. We handle your visa applications and ensure your company complies with Hong Kong employment and immigration laws.
Types of Hong Kong Visas
Hong Kong offers a wide variety of visa admission schemes based on your intent of stay. We can assist you in finding the most suitable solution for you by examining all crucial factors to ensure a smooth and successful outcome.
As your personal Hong Kong advisor, feel free to ask about any aspect of the immigration process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hong Kong visas are typically processed within four weeks of receiving documents. Your visa might be processed sooner if your documents are thorough and organised. However, some visa types require a longer lead time.
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Visitors from the EU, U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and numerous other countries can stay in Hong Kong for up to 90 days without a visa. UK residents can stay for up to 180 days.
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The difficulty of obtaining a Hong Kong visa hinges on several factors. For most types of employment visas, the employing company has to prove that there is a legitimate reason for overseas employment over hiring locally.
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Applicants can apply for a Hong Kong visa online, in person, or by post. Regardless of the method, both the applicant and sponsor are required to fill out the relevant forms.
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If you are applying for an employment visa in Hong Kong, you need a valid job offer from a registered Hong Kong company. However, if you are attempting to obtain a different type of visa, such as a training, study, or investment visa, you may not need a job offer.
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The Companies Registry of Hong Kong is always working to streamline business registration and management. One relatively recent change is the implementation of a Unique Business Identifier (UBI) for all businesses, which occurred in two phases.
The second phase was implemented on 27 December 2023. Each company should have received an information sheet from the Companies Registry, so the aim of this article is to further explain what is on that flyer.