Unless otherwise indicated, the employment visa extension
of stay stated in this quotation refers to extension applications for
employment as professionals under the General Employment
Policy (GEP), employment as professionals under the Admission Scheme for
Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP), employment under the Admission
Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents
(ASSG), entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme
(TechTAS), entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local
Graduates (IANG), entrants admitted under the Supplementary Labour Scheme (SLS),
and entrepreneurs. For the other types of extension of stay, please consult
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In general, unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong, he/she must hold a visa or permit to work in Hong Kong. Foreigners who wish to take up any short-term or long-term employment (whether paid or unpaid) in Hong Kong must thus request and obtain an employment visa/permit from the Hong Kong Immigration Department before take-up any employment.
Employment visa/permit holders may apply for an
extension of stay in the HKSAR within four (4) weeks before their limit of stay
expires. Such application however will be considered only where it is satisfied
that the circumstances upon which the applicant acquired his/her current
immigration status remain unchanged.
The applicant who has been admitted into Hong
Kong to take up employment may also apply for (or extend) the dependant visa for
his/her spouse and/or unmarried dependent child under the age of 18.
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Hong Kong Extension of Stay Application Fees |
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Our fee for handling an extension
of stay in Hong Kong (excluding the case of a change of employment) is HKD4,980.
An additional HKD2,400 will be charged for each dependent visa. If the
applicant is not physically present in Hong Kong and whose limit of stay is
about to expire or has expired for less than 12 months, our handling fees for
the extension of stay are HKD6,980 for the main applicant and HKD3,400 per
dependent. |
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In particular, our fees
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Eligibility Criteria |
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To apply for an extension
of stay, the following eligibility requirements must be met: |
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As a general guideline, the employment visa issued under the General Employment Policy (GEP) requires that: |
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Note: The above-mentioned eligibility criteria are
subject to change by the Hong Kong Immigration Department without prior notice.
Please consult with Kaizen’s team for more
information before applying. |
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Payment Term and Method |
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Kaizen currently accepts Hong Kong Dollar cheque, cash or TT and credit card through PayPal only. If payment is settled through PayPal, extra 5% services fee will be charged. Upon receipt of your confirmation of engagement, we will issue an invoice to you for your settlement. Due to nature of the service, payment must be fully settled in advance. No fees will be refunded once services are provided.
If a China or Taiwan official tax invoice is required, the Value-Added Tax or Business Tax at the prevailing rate in their respective jurisdiction will be charged and collected. |
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Procedures and Timeline |
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In general, the processing time of an extension of stay is approximately 3 weeks upon submission of a complete application package to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The Hong Kong Immigration Department will verify the validity of the information submitted and may request additional evidentiary documents. In such case, the processing time will be prolonged.
If the application is approved, the Hong Kong Immigration Department will issue an extension of stay which must be collected from the immigration office in-person by the applicant or an authorized representative. If the application is rejected, an appeal may be filed.
Upon collection of the approved extension of stay, the applicant may remain in Hong Kong in accordance with the extended permission-to-remain date. |
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Required Documentation and Information |
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For the extension of stay
in Hong Kong for a professional admitted under the GEP, the applicant is
required to prepare and provide the following documents and information: |
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The following documents and
information are required for the extension of stay in Hong Kong for each
dependent: |
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* For first time
application only |
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There are slight variations in the documentation requirements for each type of extension of stay for employment (i.e. ASMTP, ASSG, TechTAS, IANG, SLS, and entrepreneurs), but our team will help you build a personalized checklist according to your specific situation and that of your dependents, if any.
All documents submitted must be in English or Chinese or translated into English or Chinese by a certified translation body.
The Hong Kong Immigration Department reserves the right to demand further documents from the applicant or employing company as and when necessary. |
Should you need further information or assistance, please visit the official website of Kaizen Immigration Services Limited at www.kaizenvis.com or contact us through the following means and talk to our professionals:
T: +852 2341 1444
M: +852 5616 4140,
+86 152 1943 4614
WhatsApp/Line/Wechat: +852 5616 4140
Skype: kaizencpa