Hong Kong

Employment Visa

The Employment Visa in Hong Kong is a special Working Visa or Permit that allows non-Hong Kong professionals to legally work in Hong Kong. With regards to our professional services relating to Work Visa or Permits for Mainland Chinese, please refer to the dedicated page for Mainland Talents & Professionals Visa.

 

Under the current policy, an unlimited number of Working Visa / Work Permit in Hong Kong are issued to foreign professionals by the Immigration Department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) each year.

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Foreigners who are currently working and living in Hong Kong, if you are changing to a new job with a new employer, there will be a "change of sponsor" to your Visa.  In this case you will require to obtain a new Working Visa.

What We Can Do For You

Boötes Services Limited is a professional consultation firm in Hong Kong immigration. We offer our expertise and consultation services for all new visa applications, as well as for visa renewals, extensions and change of sponsor.

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After we receive a case, a dedicated consultant will be appointed to the case who is responsible for the whole visa application process. Our consultants are professional and are committed to handling and coordinating all logistics for our clients’ cases for a compete peace of mind. It is most important that our consultants deal with every single case in a timely and efficient manner to avoid any delays in the procedure.

Our dedicated consultant is in charge of directly contacting the sponsoring employers and applicants involved to ensure all required information and documentations are gathered by certain due dates. In special cases, it is also our duties to directly contact Officers from the Immigration Department in order to make all visa applications are processed as smooth as possible.

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Services on application for working visa extension / employment visa renewal for Hong Kong are also available.

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Immediate family members of the Employment / Work visa holders can relocate to Hong Kong with a valid Hong Kong Dependent Visa.

Disclaimer: We are a private immigration consultancy firm that provides individuals and businesses support with their Hong Kong relocation and immigration. We wish to make it clear that this website is not a government website and we are not linked or affiliated with the Immigration Department of HKSAR. If you do not wish to obtain immigration advice or representation, you can make your own application directly to the relevant government authority without paying any additional fees.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a working visa for Hong Kong, the applicant should not have any past records of serious offenses/crimes or security objections. The applicant must have proof that he/she is educationally qualified for his/her profession with certain skills, knowledge and/or experience that are not easily found in the Hong Kong job market. The applicant must also have a valid employment agreement/contract clearly stating information about job title, job description, remuneration and contract period.

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Please note that the eligibility criteria may be subjected to change from time-to-time.

An Approved Hong Kong Employment Visa

Whether the submitted application will be approved, it is determined by the applicant’s qualifications and/or work experiences, also his/her employing company. All submitted applications will be evaluated in detail by the Immigration Department of HKSAR. The validity period of an approved visa is usually for one year, and a working visa renewal in Hong Kong may be arranged accordingly.

 

Once the working visa application of Hong Kong has been approved, we, as the applicant's authorised immigration consultant, will arrange to collect the approved visa from the Immigration Department on behalf of the applicant.

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The standard processing time for a Hong Kong Employment Visa application is expected to be 4 to 6 weeks by the Immigration Department.

 

The Director of Immigration reserves all rights to approve or to reject an Employment Visa application. In the case when an application is unsuccessful, an appeal can be filed as a next step with the appropriate authorities.

 

Note to both employers and employees, a new Hong Kong Employment Visa is required if there is a change of employment.

Service Fees

Type of Visa

Employment Visa

Employment Visa

(Change of Sponsor)

   New

HKD $9,600*

HKD $9,600*

Renewal / Extension

HKD 5,600*

HKD $5,600*

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* Fees do not include :

  • Overseas courier costs. 

  • Costs for translation with certification.

  • Company incorporation (for Business Investment Visa).

 

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Special Offers

  • 10% off for every 10 applications

  • For corporate rate, please contact us for a quotation.

Our Other Services

Hong Kong Dependent Visa

For family members wishing to join their spouses/parents who are working/studying in Hong Kong​

Hong Kong Investment Visa

For overseas entrepreneurs relocating to Hong Kong either through investing or by establishing their own business in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Training Visa

For non-Hong Kong students and employees coming to Hong Kong for training or internship

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Hong Kong

Visit/Transit Visa

For foreigners who wish to visit Hong Kong for leisure or business purposes.  And for foreigners who require to transit through from Hong Kong

Mainland Talents & Professionals

For professionals who are residents of Mainland China taking up employment in Hong Kong

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Service Fees

We can provide a volume of discounts to clients with multiple applications

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