One of the questions we get asked surprisingly often is:
“I’m living in Hong Kong. How can I bring my parents here to live with me?”
Unfortunately, the answer is not always as straightforward as people hope.
Many people assume that once they have secured a Hong Kong visa, found a job, started a business, or even lived in Hong Kong for several years, they can simply sponsor their parents for a dependant visa. In reality, Hong Kong's immigration system is quite restrictive when it comes to parents.
In recent years, many families have relocated to Hong Kong for work and new opportunities and naturally begin considering transferring their children into Hong Kong schools. However, with a wide range of options—including government, aided, Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS), private, and international schools, many parents are unsure where to begin.
As a professional education consultancy, we have prepared this guide to help parents better understand Hong Kong’s school transfer and admission landscape, enabling them to make the most suitable educational choices for their children.