Visa HK

Posted by bachy (517 days ago)

I would like to stay in HK for a period of one year if possible. I hold 2 passports both of which allow me to stay for 90 days. The purpose of my visit would be for cultural and linguistic grounds and as I wish to make some Asian business contacts. I would prefer not to work during my stay so I can focus on completing my degree (externally) and I will be receiving income internationally during this period.
What options do I have to stay other than risking a trip to macau?

Would it be possible to get a year visa if I am sponsored by a foreign company as a company representative?

If I found a job in HK would it be possible to get a job flexible enough to let me work only one day a week and get a visa this way?

All assistance is appreciated
M

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by car_lover (517 days ago)

The work visa does not state how many days u shld work in a week. That's between u and ur employer. As long as ur employer is willing to sponsor u, then they will apply the work visa for u.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by douglaskoh (516 days ago)

car lover,

Kind of interesting. I wonder will the official check the details of employment or will the official just simply approve if there is an employer sponsoring the application.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by TC (516 days ago)

The employer needs to give adequate reason why the position cannot be filled by a non-local, so it would generally need to be either a specialist job or an internal transfer with an existing employer for whom the employee has worked for at least 12 months already.

Why couldn't you come in on one passport and stay your 90 days (or almost), go to Macau, come back on your other passport and do another 90 days, go to Macau again...and repeat the whole exercise. Less likely that Immigration will prick up the pattern that way - plus there's not much risk involved in a trip to Macau, apart from losing your money in the casinos!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by car_lover (516 days ago)

douglaskoh - I don't quite get u, can u be more specific?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by bachy (516 days ago)

Well I have two mothertongues... english and german so I think that reason would be enough for the employer. Besides they could quote overseas work experience or something

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by associates (516 days ago)

1. To work in HK you have to obtain an employment visa on the basis of an offer of employment by an employer. Such a visa is issued to work full time on the basis of an employer/employee contract. To obtain a visa and then work one day a week is in violation of the Immigration law.

2. A foreign company has to set up a business in HK and employ local people and prove that you have outstanding skills and such skills cannot be easily found here.and therefore you need to be employed.

3. To be in HK as a student a student visa is necessary, sponsored by a local educational institution.

4. if you intend to make business contacts you cd apply for a Travel Pass wh enables you to visit HK frequently for business purposes.

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Posted by TC (516 days ago)

With all due respect being able to speak English and German probably counts for nothing at all. This is Hong Kong. Specialist AND necessary skills are what Immigration would be looking for. Most people in HK can already speak English to some degree, and most would never need to be able to speak German.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by bachy (516 days ago)

...I know there are some very large firms who deal with germany and language could be a benefit for them. Actually Germany is one of Hong Kongs main trading partners in the eu

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Team NZ (510 days ago)

You could choose to try for a visa, or, you could simply enter and leave Hong Kong every 90 days, we did this for 18 months prior to having our visas approved (2 adults + 1 child) and never had any problems.

If you are not working then you are not doing anything illegal and should have no problems as long as you donot overstay your 90 days.

Sometimes we simply went to Shenzhen for the day to have another 90 days stamped into our passports, we were only every questioned on our intentions once and we were happy to reply that we were making a holiday here in Hong Kong. Easy.

AS for the need of the HKID card the only thing you would need to make sure is that you have independent health (or in your case, travel) insurance as you would not be covered under the public system.

Other than that, we opened bank accounts, rented an apartment, hooked up telephones, everything can be done with your passport.

(I am based in Hong Kong)