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Dependent Visa Hong Kong

The dependent visa in Hong Kong is a type of visa that allows an individual to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a dependent, a person who joins another who has the right to stay in the city.A key element of the application process is that the dependent’s visa is…

Hong Kong Student Visa

Hong Kong is not only a well-known business destination. It can also be the location of chose for foreign nationals who wish to continue their studies. For this purpose, all non-local students admitted to a private school, or another recognized educational institution will need to apply for a Hong Kong student…

IANG Visa Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a special regime for non-local students, the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, most commonly referred to as the IANG visa Hong Kong. With some exceptions, this visa allows foreign nationals to work in the Special Administrative Region, provided that they followed and completed and accredited programme. In this…

Investment Visa in Hong Kong

The investment visa in Hong Kong is available to foreign nationals who are able to establish a new business of join an existing one in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Applying for this type of visa is subject to a number of rules and one should note that it is not…

Obtain Permanent Residency in Hong Kong

Many foreign nationals who arrive in Hong Kong for employment or business purposes are interested in obtaining permanent residency in Hong Kong. The right of abode, defined as the right to land in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), be free of any conditions of stay that impose limits of…

Immigrate to Hong Kong from UK

UK nationals are allowed to visit Hong Kong for six months without a visa. However, those who plan to work, study, open a business or stay for longer periods are required to apply for a type if visa that suits their purpose of stay. In order to immigrate to Hong Kong…

Immigrate to Hong Kong from US

Hong Kong is a global business hub where many international companies, branches and start ups coalesce to form a dynamic business environment that is rich with opportunities. Job relocations or investment opportunities are often the reasons why American nationals choose to immigrate to Hong Kong from US. Alternatively, individuals who have a spouse…

Notary Public Hong Kong

A notary public in Hong Kong is an individual who the relevant experience and has been appointed to act in this capacity according to the laws in force, among which we can mention the Legal Practitioners Ordinance, the Notaries Public Rules and others. Notarization is needed for a number of documents and…

Apostille Hong Kong

The apostille in Hong Kong is a document that has been issued by the official authorities according to the Hague Convention. This is done in order to certify that a document of interest has been signed by a notary public. The Hague Convention is an international treaty according to which a document…

Will in Hong Kong

A will is a legal document that indicates an individual’s wishes as to how his or her assets and property will be distributed after their death. The laws applicable to a will in Hong Kong are set forth in the Wills Ordinance, Part 2 which includes several important sections about the property…