Any person intending to take up employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, requires an appropriate visa. Working without a proper visa is illegal and liable to be punished with a penalty of $50,000 HKD and imprisonment of two years. If an assignee and his/her family do not have permanent residency or the right to land, they must acquire the required documents.
Since 1992, Proway has been fast tracking this process. We understand that applying for governmental documents can be troublesome and prone to delays. The benefits of having us arrange for the appropriate visas are the time and trouble saved for both the company and the assignee. It omits the long waiting lines and the tedious interviews that assignees normally would have to go through. We do advise that the assignee and all family members requiring visas to have their applications submitted together.
For a reasonable cost, the visa will be available in 4-6 weeks under
normal circumstances. With our in-depth knowledge of the procedures involved, we will keep all parties up-to-date and informed of the progress and the issues that may arise.
- Entry Visa (Employment)
- Entry Visa (Dependant)
- Extended Visa (Employment)
- Extended Visa (Dependant)
- HKID Identity Card
1. Entry Visa (Employment)
Application forms:
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ID(E)936A, 936E, 936F - to be completed and signed by applicant |
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ID(E)396B, 936G to be completed and signed by sponsoring company |
Documentation Required:
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copy of applicant's passport with personal particulars, its date of issue and date of expiry. Details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable) |
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2 identical recent photos of applicant |
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Applicant's resume |
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Details, with proofs, of applicant's academic qualifications and experience relevant to the post, e.g. copies of diplomas, certificates, and testimonials |
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Reference letter(s) from applicant's previous employer(s) stating length of service, current job position and brief description of job as proof of working experience |
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A copy of service contract or letter of appointment with details of post, salaries and benefits |
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A copy Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation and /or memorandum of Incorporation and Articles of Association |
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Financial statement |
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Company staff list with position held and list of expatriate staff previously or currently recruited from overseas |
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Company profile |
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A letter of authorization for Proway to act as a representative from sponsoring company |
2. Entry Visa (Dependant)
Application forms:
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ID(E)936A - to be completed and signed by applicant (one applicant each) |
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IE(E)936B & I - to be completed and signed by sponsor/spouse (one applicant each) |
Documentation Required:
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copy of applicant's passport with personal particulars, its date of issue, date of expiry, details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable) |
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2 identical photos of applicant |
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evidence of sponsor's relationship with applicant, e.g. marriage certificate |
We also offer the service for extending your visa for a low cost of $2500 per submission. The extension of visas requires a waiting time of 2 weeks.
3. Extended Visa (Employment)
Application forms:
- ID(E)91
Documentation Required:
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original passport (will be returned to client the same day after our visit to the immigration office) |
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employment letter |
4. Extended Visa (Dependant)
Application forms:
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ID(E)91 |
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Form A |
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Form B |
Documentation Required:
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original passport (will be returned to client the same day after our visit to the immigration office) |
All residents of Hong Kong are entitled to the HK identity card. Upon arrival, our Proway staff will gladly advise you in the procedures required for this application. Any persons over 18 years of age should file in their application in person for a stay exceeding 180 days.
5. HKID Identity Card
Application forms:
Documentation Required:
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Passport and entry permit |
Proway saves corporate clients and international assignees time and frustration by relieving them of the administrative burden of applying for visas and dealing with the Immigration Department. Start your international assignment off with Proway services to enjoy relocation in an efficient and hassle-free manner. |