As part of the 2025-26 Budget, the Hong Kong Government has introduced significant changes to the immigration fee structure. Effective from 26 February 2025, the Immigration (Amendment) Regulation 2025 establishes new application fees under various admission schemes designed to attract talent and capital investors. These revisions align with the “user pays” principle to ensure administrative […]

To evaluate options for living and working in Hong Kong, it is crucial to understand the distinct differences between the Hong Kong Travel Pass and the Employment Visa, as each caters to different needs and provides varying rights and limitations.

We consider the options available to foreigners when planning to travel to Hong Kong for work purposes.

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, outlined his budget for 2023-24 in his Budget Address on 22 February 2023. Highlights of some measures of particular interest to Hong Kong companies and those with business interests in Asia, are set out below.

The Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2020, which came into effect on 1 August 2021, imposes increased penalties for employers who employ individuals not lawfully employable, and now covers overstayers.

The Hong Kong Immigration Department has announced that in view of the travel restrictions and difficulties imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong non-permanent resident visa-holders may apply to extend their visa whilst currently overseas. This is a temporary measure and not applicable to Foreign Domestic Helpers and Imported Workers. The Immigration Department published the […]