All-in-one partner
One team for immigration, setup and HR
Unlike traditional immigration agencies, we handle your visa applications, company incorporation and HR needs through a single point of contact — so you can focus on growing your business in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's multicultural character is one of its greatest advantages. Our full-time language courses deepen your connection to the city.
Building the cultural fluency, local relationships and communication skills that make a real difference to your life and career here.
Students who enrol full-time for at least 6 months may apply for a Hong Kong student visa. Approval is subject to assessment by the Immigration Department.
Speak the language of Hong Kong — connect with colleagues, clients and neighbours the way locals do
Build relationships across Greater China and open doors to mainland business opportunities
Communicate with confidence in one of Asia's most international cities
Command professional English for meetings, negotiations and client communication in Hong Kong
Get started
Connect with Hong Kong
Our courses are taught in a fully immersive environment by qualified instructors — giving you the cultural confidence and language skills to thrive in one of Asia's most dynamic cities.
Bespoke solutions
Almost any destination, departing from Hong Kong
We can arrange tailored visa solutions for destinations not listed here. Whether you're relocating, expanding into new markets or arranging travel for your team — speak with us to explore your options.
Talent & Graduate
Points-based scheme for high-calibre talent
For top earners and elite university graduates
Dedicated admission scheme for technology and R&D sector professionals
Stay and work after graduating in Hong Kong
Study & Training
For full-time study at accredited institutions
For internships and employer-sponsored training
Investment & Business
For founders establishing a business in Hong Kong
→ Pairs with company registration, HR setup & company secretary
For qualifying asset holders investing in Hong Kong
→ Pairs with business registration & HR & Compliance
Other Stays
For spouses and children of visa holders
Short-stay visits and transit through Hong Kong
For frequent business travellers to Hong Kong
Required pre-clearance for Indian passport holders
Get Started
Find the right visa for you
Our consultants will identify the right scheme for your situation and guide you through every step of the documentation process.
Visas Overview →
Hong Kong
Student Visa
A valid Hong Kong Student Visa will allow non-local students to study and live in Hong Kong. Students normally will be granted permission to stay in Hong Kong for the duration of their enrolled course.
Student visa holders can be the sponsors to their immediate family members, to apply for the Hong Kong Dependant visas.
However, this type of visa does not apply to:
-
Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese residents;
-
Former Mainland Chinese residents living in Macau SAR who are not settled there by 14 January 1979;
-
Those with Afghanistan, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam nationalities.
Our dedicated team at Boötes Consulting Services Limited acts as the Education Consultants, we can provide you with Schools and Courses information. We will guide you through every step of your enrolment to your selected School and courses, this includes the processing of your application for your Student Visa.
We understand that, as non-local students, this is your first
time in this foreign city, you may need help with finding where to stay. Our team can give you a hand in finding you your accommodation, so you can focus on your studies and on exploring the city.
Application services for Employment visas, Dependent visas, Visa Extensions are also available.
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 qualify for this type of Student Visa for Hong Kong, the applicant should not have any criminal records. He/she must have been accepted into a full-time course by a Private School that is registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279); and whom must proof that he/she can meet the course fees and living expenses without work.
Please note that the eligibility criteria may be subjected to change from time to time.
What We Will Do For You
An Approved Hong Kong Student Visa
All visa applications that are submitted will be evaluated by the Immigration Department of HKSAR, and the standard visa application processing time normally takes approx. 6 to 8 weeks from when the application is being submitted. While the application is being processed, the Immigration Department may require further information and/or documents related to the case.
When the visa applicant is granted the Student Visa, the visa will be activated when visa holder enters into Hong Kong through Immigration.
Visa holders can live and study (at the specified school) in Hong Kong for the duration of the enrolled course. However, visa holders cannot join or start-up any business, nor take up any employment whether with or without pay.
Note that, the student visa will become invalid when visa holders terminated from their studies.
It is the Director of Immigration who reserves all rights to approve or to reject a Student Visa application Hong Kong, and when an application is unsuccessful, an appeal can be filed with the authorities.
Opportunity: Language Studies in Hong Kong
Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong, and there is no place better to learn these languages than here.
We offer intensive English and Chinese programmes taught by qualified native-speaking teachers. Our the courses are listed on the Education Bureau's official registry, which supports student visa eligibility for qualifying overseas applicants. We are an independent provider.
Contact us for course details on our Language Programmes.
