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Introduction to Employment of Professionals in Hong Kong

Program Overview

According to the requirements of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, unless you already have permanent residency, right of landing or unconditional right of stay in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, anyone must apply for a work visa before being employed in Hong Kong for any paid or unpaid, long-term or short-term job.

Generally speaking, if you want to apply for a Hong Kong work visa, you must first be hired by an employer and have special qualifications and relevant work experience that are lacking in Hong Kong.

The procedure for obtaining a work visa varies from person to person and depends on each applicant's circumstances, but all applicants should apply for a work visa before coming to Hong Kong to work.

If a person applies for a work visa after arriving in Hong Kong or being employed in Hong Kong, it involves an application to convert a visitor visa into a work visa. The application process for this type of application is generally more complicated as the applicant needs to explain why he or she did not apply for a work visa before coming to Hong Kong. Therefore, if possible, we recommend that you apply for a work visa before coming to Hong Kong.

If an overseas company wishes to internally transfer an employee to work in the Hong Kong office, such an application is relatively simple as long as the employee has been employed for a certain period of time. However, if the employee has only been employed overseas for a few months, the application may be considered a "new" work visa application rather than an "internal transfer". Therefore, it is important to provide reasons why a local employee is not qualified for the position.

Eligibility

Possess special skills, knowledge, qualifications or relevant work experience that are needed but not available in the HKSAR
There are no security reasons for refusing the application and the applicant does not have any known serious criminal record
Applicants with a good educational background, usually a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, but in special circumstances, good technical qualifications, proven professional ability and/or documented relevant experience and achievements may also be accepted
There is indeed a vacancy for this position
Applicants must have been hired for a job that is relevant to their education or work experience and cannot be easily filled by locals.
The remuneration and benefits (including income, housing, medical care and other fringe benefits) must be roughly the same as the market remuneration and benefits of local professionals at that time

Global migration Service

Follow up the applicant's case throughout the process

Provide professional evaluation and consulting services based on customer information
Prepare a unique document checklist for you and your employer
Complete all necessary Hong Kong Immigration Department forms for you
Review and organize your documents according to Hong Kong Immigration Department policy
Submit your application to the Immigration Department
Respond to all immigration enquiries and notifications on your behalf
Prepare and draft all necessary correspondence and documents for submission to the Immigration Department
Monitoring application process
Keep you updated on the progress of your application
Collect your visa and send it back to you
Assist you in applying for your spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18 to come to Hong Kong
Assist you in applying for extension of stay to work in Hong Kong
If the client has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for seven consecutive years, we can assist the client in applying for the right of abode in Hong Kong
There is an immigration hotline where immigration consultants can answer your questions immediately
Real-time online enquiry is available 24 hours a day through this website

Application Procedure

Application Procedures for Professionals to Come to Hong Kong for Employment

Consultation on Hong Kong work visa application
Suggest you different options and their likelihood of success
Sign an agency contract with you and pay the fees
Create a unique document checklist for your application
Complete immigration forms, draft documents and correspondence for you
Check the completed document to ensure it is correct
Submit your visa application to the Immigration Department
Keep in touch with the Immigration Department and follow up on the progress of your application
Collect your visa and deliver it to you
Provide information on how to obtain a Hong Kong Identity Card

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to apply for a work visa?

A: Generally speaking, once all documents have been submitted, it takes four to six weeks to process a work visa, while residency applications take six to twelve weeks. The processing time for individual applications may vary, depending on the applicant's background, the company he/she works for and whether all application documents have been submitted on time.

Once I am issued a work visa, can I work for any employer in Hong Kong?

A: No, you can only work for the company/employer that applied for your work visa. If you want to change employers, you must apply for change of employer procedures before starting the new job, otherwise it will be illegal.

If I get a part-time position in Hong Kong, can I apply for a work visa to work in Hong Kong?

Answer: No. All applicants for Hong Kong work visas must be hired as full-time employees by a local company and assist you in applying for a work visa.

I am an employee of a US company, and my company will arrange for me to work in Hong Kong to take care of clients in the Asia-Pacific region, but my company is not registered in Hong Kong. Can my US company apply for a Hong Kong work visa for me?

Answer: No. All companies applying for Hong Kong work visas must be legally registered in Hong Kong. Your US company can first register in Hong Kong as a local company or branch to support your work visa application.

I currently hold a training visa to come to Hong Kong, and my Hong Kong company wants to hire me as a local full-time employee. Can I apply to convert the training visa into a work visa?

Answer: No. The Immigration Department issues a training visa to you based on the purpose of your training, so your Hong Kong company must ensure that you return home after completing the training. To work in Hong Kong, you need to cancel your training visa and return to your home country to apply for a work visa.

I am an Australian holding a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa. I have been working in Hong Kong for two months and my current employer wants to employ me as a full-time employee. Can I apply for a work visa now?

Answer: No, you must first cancel your current working holiday visa and then return to your country to apply for a work visa.

If I am currently living overseas and I really want to visit Hong Kong and its culture, can I come to Hong Kong first and then look for a job?

Answer: If anyone applies for a work visa after arriving in Hong Kong, it involves an application to convert a visitor visa into a work visa. The application process for this type of application is generally more complicated as the applicant needs to explain why he or she did not apply for a work visa before coming to Hong Kong. Therefore, if possible, we recommend that you apply for a work visa before coming to Hong Kong. Alternatively, you may consider applying to come to Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. Once your application is approved, you will be issued a visa with a validity period of one year, allowing you to come to Hong Kong to find a job and settle down here.

I have been issued a work visa to work in Hong Kong. How can I get a Hong Kong Identity Card? What is the use of getting a Hong Kong ID card?

A: If you are issued a work visa to work in Hong Kong (for more than six months), you are eligible to apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card. The Hong Kong Identity Card is used to identify your stay in Hong Kong, so you must carry it with you when you are in Hong Kong.

I have been working in Hong Kong on a work visa for four years. How can I apply for the right of abode in the Hong Kong SAR?

Answer: Persons who come to Hong Kong for employment under the general employment policy may apply for the right of abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the law if they have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than seven years.

Why should I use your company's visa and immigration services instead of applying on my own?

A: We have professional knowledge and rich experience to develop different strategies for our clients to successfully obtain visas. Saving time means saving money. Furthermore, once your self-application request is rejected by the Immigration Department, it will be difficult for you to succeed when you apply again. If you have any questions about visas or immigration, please don't hesitate to contact us! Our professional consultants will be happy to assist and answer your questions.