Professional Visa Services

24/12/2018

09/06/2017

Since the first publication in 2012, lots of updates have been made to the 4th edition this year.

07/04/2017

New Rules – PRC Visa Application
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Effective on 6 April 2017, the applicant should provide the original of both previous and current passports for PRC visa application if the current passport was issued on or after 1 January 2015.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us

20/12/2016

PRE-ARRIVAL REGISTRATION FOR INDIAN NATIONALS

With effect from 23 January 2017, Indian nationals must successfully complete pre-arrival online registration before visiting and transiting (if seeking to enter Hong Kong during transit) Hong Kong visa free provided the following criteria are met:

• Hold an Indian passport valid for at least six months;
• Intend to visit or transit Hong Kong for a stay not exceeding 14 days

Subject to normal immigration requirements being met, the following categories of Indian nationals may visit Hong Kong without pre-arrival registration:

• Holders of a valid Indian diplomatic or official passport;
• Holders of United Nations Laissez Passer coming to Hong
Kong or transiting Hong Kong to/from a third place for
official United Nations business;
• Those who have successfully enrolled for e-Channel
service for frequent visitors;
• Holders of a valid HKSAR Travel Pass;
• Those who have obtained a valid entry visa for the
HKSAR;

A pre-arrival registration is normally valid for six month period or until the expiry date of the Indian passport linked to it, whichever is earlier. During the validity of the registration, the registrant may make multiple visits to Hong Kong visa-free and stay in Hong Kong for up to 14 days. Below is the link to complete the pre-arrival registration:
https://webapp.immd.gov.hk/content_ver2/indianparreg/html/english/declaration.html

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you.
Professional Visa Services Limited

15/09/2016

祝福大家中秋佳節，人月兩團圓。
Happy Mid Autumn Festival. Enjoy your moon cakes!

13/09/2016

http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/2011415/canadian-father-sues-government-over-denial-hong-kong-passport-canada

Timothy Loh and son Hudson Timothy George Loh, 11, argue that the latter should be qualified for a passport due to their Chinese heritage and close ties with the city

09/09/2016

Hong Kong Employment Visa Applications / Change of Employment Applications – Updates

Now the Immigration Department requires the Hong Kong sponsoring companies to provide declarations about their local hiring efforts for the proposed positions of employment visa applicants in support of the visa applications. A new declaration is now included in the new set of the application form.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you.
Professional Visa Services Limited

24/03/2016

Simplified Procedures for US Visa Renewal

With effect from 23 March 2016, HK passport holders or HK residents may renew U.S. visas in Hong Kong without an interview if:

。the last U.S. visa expired within the last 12 months
。the last visa was issued at the age of 14 or above
。the fingerprints were previously collected
。applicable for B1/B2, C1/D, F, M, or J visas
。renew for the same visa type as the last visa

In some cases, applicants may still be invited to attend an interview

Thank you.
Professional Visa Services Limited

23/11/2015

Please be reminded to check the passport validity before your overseas trip and ensure the validity period is long enough to cover your upcoming travel schedule.

23/11/2015

Effective May, 2015, the Hong Kong Immigration Department may grant employment and dependent visas for a maximum period of 2 years instead of 1 year.