Hong Kong Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Visas for Hong Kong

  Types of visas and application process

   The type of visa you need for entering Hong Kong depends on the purpose of your stay. While tourist and student visas for Hong Kong are fairly easy to obtain, work visas are not.

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  Hong Kong ID Card

  Identity cards are obligatory

  Anyone who is legally entitled to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180 days needs to apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card within 30 days of arrival - those not staying that long are ineligible, however. You need to carry this ID card with you at all times. If you lose it you pay a hefty replacement fee.

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  Driving licence in Hong Kong

  What do you need to drive legally?

   Foreigners with a valid driving license from approved countries can apply for a full Hong Kong driving licence without a test. If your driving license is not approved, you will have to take a driving test.

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