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.

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.