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Extension of Stay / Termination of Sponsorship / Transfer of Endorsement
Extension of Stay for Visitors
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Where and when can I submit my application for extension of my visitor visa? |
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Applications may be made in person before or within seven days from expiry of the limit of stay. Foreign (i.e. non-Mainland) visitors may make the applications to the Extension Section or any Immigration Branch Offices(except Hong Kong Island Travel Documents Issuing Office). Mainland visitors should only make the applications to the Extension Section on 5/F, Immigration Tower. Applications will be considered on its own merits. |
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What kind of documents should I bring? |
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Please bring along :
- your travel document;
- evidence to support the need to prolong the stay in Hong Kong e.g. onward/return tickets; evidence showing adequate fund etc; and
- completed form ID91.
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How long is the processing time? |
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Applications will normally be finalised on the same day. |
Extension of Stay for Non-permanent Residents
(Does not apply to foreign domestic helpers, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as students, entrants under Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals and Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, and their dependants)
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Where and when can I submit my application for extension of my visa? |
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Applications may be made to the Extension Section or any Immigration Branch Offices (except Hong Kong Island Travel Documents Issuing Office) within four weeks before the expiry of your limit of stay. |
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What kind of documents should I bring? |
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Depending on your current status, you are required to bring the following documents :
- applicant's travel documents;
- applicant's Hong Kong identity card;
- completed form ID91; and
- for extension of employment or training status:
current employment letter stating the applicant's position and remuneration;
- for extension of student status:
letter of continued studies from the school;
- for extension of dependant status:
sponsor's travel document or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card, form ID481A;and form ID481B (applicable to dependent spouse only).
Please click here for more details on applications for extension of stay on student status. |
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How long is the processing time? |
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Routine applications will normally be finalised within 2 to 3 weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents. |
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Can I ask somebody to submit the application for me? |
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In general, applications require the applicant to submit the application and to collect the visa. If the applicant is unable to attend in person, he may authorise in writing a representative to bring along the supporting documents to submit the application. However, the applicant must be in Hong Kong at the time of application and collection of visa. |
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Do I need a re-entry visa after my departure? |
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Please see Re-entry into Hong Kong. |
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I am a British Citizen and was a resident of Hong Kong before 1997. Can I resume my residential status? |
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Please see Changes in Immigration Control on British Citizens. |
Cancellation of Employment Restriction for Dependants
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Can dependants of persons admitted for employment (as professionals, investors or for training) currently subject to a condition of stay prohibiting employment take up employment without having such condition cancelled? |
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Persons subject to the said condition of stay are not permitted to work. They must apply to the Director of Immigration for cancellation of the condition before taking up employment in Hong Kong. |
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Where can I have this condition cancelled? |
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You may submit the application to the Extension Section. |
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What are the procedures? |
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Please bring along your travel document and complete form ID980. The application is free of charge and can normally be finalised on the same day of application. |
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Is there any time limit for this kind of applications? |
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There is no time limit for making the application. Dependants who do not have a plan to take up employment before expiry of their current limit of stay may choose not to submit an application now. Such condition will be cancelled automatically when their next application for extension of stay is approved. |
Termination of Sponsorship
(Does not apply to foreign domestic helpers, imported workers, entrants under Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals and Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, and their dependants)
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What should I do if I quit my job? |
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After the issue of visa, if there is any change regarding your sponsorship, you or your company should inform us of the termination by post or by fax to (852) 2586 1431 as soon as possible. Overseas employees are not allowed to change employment or take up part time job without the permission of the Immigration Department. Those who have breached their condition of stay will be liable to prosecution. |
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What should I do if I quit my studies? |
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Please see FAQs - Immigration Policy on Study. |
Transfer of Endorsement
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Where can I have my visa transferred to a new travel document? |
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Any visitor or Hong Kong resident (except permanent identity card holder) who has renewed his/her passport/travel document is advised to apply for a transfer of endorsement so that his/her valid status in Hong Kong is indicated in the new passport/travel document. Before such has been done, he/she who wishes to travel is advised to present both the old and the new passports/travel documents for departure and arrival immigration clearance at the Hong Kong immigration control points.
Depending on your current status, application may be made to appropriate section as below:
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Foreign Domestic Helpers Section 6/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
- Imported Workers
- Mainland residents admitted as students and their dependants
- Persons admitted under Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals and their dependants
- Persons admitted under Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates and their dependants
- Mainland residents admitted for training and their dependants
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Quality Migrants and Mainland Residents Section 9/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
- Entrants admitted under Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and their dependants
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Quality Migrants and Mainland Residents Section 7/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
- Entrants admitted under Capital Investment Entrant Scheme and their dependants
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Other Visas and Permits Section 7/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
- Other Non-permanent Residents
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Extension Section 5/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong or any Immigration Branch Offices (except Hong Kong Island Travel Documents Issuing Office) |
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Extension Section 5/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
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Extension Section 5/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong or any Immigration Branch Offices (except Hong Kong Island Travel Documents Issuing Office) | |
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What documents are necessary? |
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It depends on the reasons for making such a transfer. You are required to bring the following documents as necessary :
- applicant's new travel document1;
- applicant's old travel document, if applicable;
- completed application form ID405 (for children under 11 years of age who apply for transfer of 'Eligibility for Hong Kong permanent identity card verified' endorsement or 'Having the right to land in Hong Kong' endorsement, the application form should be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian); and
- applicants with travel documents of different nationality
proofs of acquisition of the new nationality (original and copy).
- applicants born in Hong Kong with birth certificate and form ID235B issued by the Births Registry
(i) applicant's birth certificate (original and copy); (ii) applicant's travel document (original and copy); (iii) copy of sponsor's (father/mother) travel document; (iv) copy of parents' marriage certificate; and (v) form ID235B.
- applicants who lost travel document
are required to produce loss memo from the Police. For applicants applying for extension of stay at the same time, they are required to bring the following documents:
- for extension of employment or training status:
current employment letter stating the applicant's position and remuneration.
- for extension of student status:
letter of continued studies from the school.
- for extension of dependant status:
sponsor's travel document or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card, form ID481A; and form ID481B (applicable to dependent spouse only).
- for extension of stay for People's Republic of China passport holders and stateless persons admitted under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme:
Proof of applicant's valid permanent resident status in a foreign country. |
| 1A Mainland resident applying for a transfer of endorsement due to loss of "Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao" (EEP) in Hong Kong may apply without a new EEP if he/she is admitted to Hong Kong for employment, residence or study. Upon approval, the applicant will be issued with a "Transfer of Endorsement" label and a letter advising him/her for replacement of a new EEP. |
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