Hong Kong Work Visa (Employment Visa)
Work visas are required for foreigners by the Hong Kong Immigration Department before taking up any sort of employment whether it is paid or unpaid, short-term or long-term, unless you have been provided a Right of Abode, a Right to Land or an Unconditional Stay in Hong Kong.
Generally, in order to apply for a work visa in Hong Kong, an individual should have an employment offer in beforehand and possess unique qualifications and relevant working experience that are not readily available in Hong Kong. The processing time of a work visa is normally 4-6 weeks from the date of submission. Upon approval of the application, a one-year work visa will be granted.
HONG KONG WORK RELATED VISA
Investment Based Work Visa
An investment visa is a subcategory of the work visa, designed for those individuals who intend to stay in Hong Kong to actively participate in daily business operations.
In order to obtain an investment visa in Hong Kong, an individual should prove that the business entity engaged in Hong Kong, would enhance the economy of Hong Kong by providing proof of hiring local staff.
Hong Kong Training Visa
A training visa is a subcategory of the work visa, designed for those who are in Hong Kong to receive training in skills related to their current work.
People entering Hong Kong as trainers offering training to local staff cannot be considered under this category. They should apply for a normal employment visa.
Change of Sponsorship of Work Visa
Regardless of whether or not their work visa has expired, a change of sponsorship application is required if the holder of a work visa is seeking to change employers. An application for a change of sponsorship must be filed with the Hong Kong Immigration Department before starting new employment.
The Application Procedure: is similar to that of a new work visa application. However, if the new employment is in the same field/industry as the previous employment and other factors are similar, the change of sponsorship should be quite straightforward.
