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Hong Kong (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s of China), the land of Skyscrapers is one of the most visited cities in the world.
Hong Kong is a part of Modern China, but specifically administered as a separate and sovereign nation.
Hong Kong is like a home from home. As a Filipino, you have 14 days to visit Hong Kong without a visa for whatever reason.
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Hong Kong Visa Types, Processing Time & Duration
| VISA TYPE | PROCESSING TIME | VALIDITY |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Visa | 4 weeks | 3 months |
| Employment Visa | 4 weeks | 24 months |
| Study Visa | 6 weeks | Study duration |
| Residential Visa | No specific processing time | 24 months -8 years |
General Requirements for a Hong Kong Visa
- Valid international passport
- Visa application form
- Passport sized photographs
- A copy of a financial document, such as bank statement, salary slip etc.
- Travel itinerary
Hong Kong Visit Visa
- Visit visa is for individuals who come into Hong Kong to attend a conference, business seminar, make business inquiries, visit a family or relative, for holidays or vacation amongst other types of visit.
- If the sponsor is an organization or a firm, a photocopy of the business registration certificate is required.
- Visit visa applicants are not allowed to work, establish a business or study in Hong Kong.
- This visa can be extended by applying for an extension of stay.
- Application for extension of stay must be submitted at least 7 days before the current visa expires.
Hong Kong Student Visa
- This visa is exclusively for individuals who want to study in any educational institution in Hong Kong.
- To be eligible for this visa, applicants must have been given admission by a school in Hong Kong.
- It allows applicants to come to Hong Kong along with there dependents (spouse, children)
- For dependants application to be approved, applicants need to show proof of relationship.
- Individuals with a student visa, are not allowed to work or open a business.
- An extension of stay can be applied for in a situation whereby the allotted stay has expired before the completion of study.
- Application of extension of stay must be submitted 4 weeks before your visa expires.
Hong Kong Work Visa
- This visa is for individuals who want to work in any sector of the economy in Hong Kong.
- The work visa is applicable to individuals who already have a job waiting for them in Hong Kong.
- This visa allows individuals to bring along their dependants to Hong Kong.
- This visa is extendable
- Application of extension of stay must be submitted 4 weeks before your visa expires.
Hong Kong Residential Visa
- This visa is for individuals who are seeking residency in Hong Kong.
- Applicants for this visa must be proficient in the use of either Chinese or English Language.
- This visa type also allows applicants to bring in their dependants to Hong Kong.
- Application for extension of stay is allowed for this visa type.
Hong Kong Visa Fees
| VISA TYPE | VISA FEES (HK$) |
|---|---|
| Visit Visa | 315 |
| Employment Visa | 415 |
| Study Visa | 415 |
| Residential Visa | 200 |
Hong Kong Visa Application Centres in Philippines
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | TELEPHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | 2nd & 3rd Floor, The world Center, 330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue. Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines | (+63) 2-844 3148 (+63) 2-848 2395 |
Commonly Asked Questions about Hong Kong Visa
Can a dependant work in Hong Kong?
Yes, a dependant can live, work and study in Hong Kong.
Do I need a visa for visiting Hong Kong?
As a Filipino, you can visit Hong Kong without a visa for a period of 14 days.
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