Entry into the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is visa-free for Ukrainian national for only 14 days.
Those who wish to immigrate to Hong Kong from Ukraine will need to apply for a visa that will allow them to remain in the territory for long-term purposes.
Our team of lawyers in Hong Kong provides complete assistance for Ukrainian citizens who wish to apply for a visa or temporary residence permit for Hong Kong.
You can reach out to our immigration lawyers in Hong Kong if you have questions about the identity card or the passport and when and where you can apply for these documents. Our team will give you details about the eligibility criteria, and the need to register for an identity card. We can also guide you if you need to replace an identity card and if you need to apply for a certificate of registered particulars.
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One manner in which a Ukrainian national can enter HKSAR and remain for a longer period of time (subject to extension) is by taking up employment under the General Employment Policy.
The conditions for foreign employees are the following who wish to immigrate to Hong Kong from Ukraine for employment purposes are the following:
Please note that all applications are subject to a 4-week processing time (in most cases) and that the Immigration Department will not start processing the file until all the required documents are submitted.
The approval of the application is subject to the evaluation of the Immigration Department. If you wish to know more about the conditions, as well as if you need assistance for a proper application submission, our lawyers in Hong Kong can help you.
The following statistical data on applications under the General Employment Policy is available:
Working in the HKSAR is one of the common entry routes for those who immigrate to Hong Kong from Ukraine, however, other options are available.
Ukrainian nationals who have a family member who is already residing in Hong Kong (either under a temporary work permit or as a permanent resident) can apply for a visa that will allow them to join that family member.
The conditions for the dependants visa are the following:
Providing relevant documents, such as the marriage certificate, is a mandatory condition.
Other visas available to Ukrainian nationals include the study visa, the one suited for training purposes or for engaging in seasonal or short-term work (such as for foreign domestic helpers).
If you wish to apply for any of the types of visas described in this article, please contact our law firm in Hong Kong as soon as possible.
A member of our team will assist you during the application process, will help you fill out the needed forms and will guide you as needed.
Contact our lawyers in Hong Kong if you wish to immigrate to Hong Kong from Ukraine.