All Types of Visa Extensions

Extension of stay can be applied when the current visa is due to expire. Applicant should apply for an extension of stay, at least one month prior to the expiry date of the current visa.

Work Visa Extension (Renewal)

If an applicant is working for the same employer who is sponsoring the work visa, the extension of stay application is quite a straightforward process. Usually a three year visa will be granted with the first extension. The normal extension pattern is 2-3-3.

If the sponsoring company is newly established in Hong Kong, applying for an extension of stay is more complicated, extra documentation will be required by Immigration Department. The application will be subject to a business review, with business development and turnover as primary area of concern. A one-year visa is granted on approval of application.

Entrepreneur Visa Extension (Renewal)

If an applicant has an investment-based employment visa (i.e. entrepreneur visa) and the company is recently established in Hong Kong, the extension of stay will be likely subject to a business review. In such cases, business development and economic contribution to Hong Kong, i.e. local hiring, renting office premise are key factors in securing an extension of stay. A one-year or three-year visa will be granted on approval of an application depending on the satisfaction of the business review.

Dependant Visa Extension (Renewal)

For a dependant visa extension, if the applicant's family status remains unchanged, applying for an extension of stay is relatively straightforward. Upon approval, if the sponsor is a permanent resident, a three-year dependant visa will be granted. Otherwise the new visa will expire on the same date as the sponsor.

Tourist Visa Extension (Renewal)

Refer to information about tourist visa extension.

Not Eligible for Application of Extension of Stay

If one of the following conditions is true, then the application of your Hong Kong visa extension is not eligible:


  • You are not physically present in Hong Kong at the time of your visa extension submission.
    You will not be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of collection of your extension of stay label.
    You intend to collect the approved extension of stay label at the Immigration Branch Offices.
    You are on a visitor visa status. Note: If the applicant holds a visitor visa, proof of reasons for extension and proof of the financial status will be required by the Immigration Department.
    Your remaining limit of stay is more than 4 weeks.
    Your limit of stay has already expired.
    Your travel document i.e. your passport will expire in 3 months at the time you are to apply for the extension of stay in Hong Kong.
    You need to depart Hong Kong and will not return before the expiry of your limit of stay.
    Your status has changed since entry or your last extension of stay. An example is that you have changed employer (i.e. sponsor), school or study programme).
    You have been notified that your next extension of stay will be subject to review.
    You were admitted under IANG and have not secured employment in Hong Kong.

Prism’s Visa Consultant Service Involves:

  • Provide consultation service regarding to the documents required for the visa extension application;
    Prepare a tailor-made document checklist for the applicant and the Hong Kong sponsor;
    Complete all necessary Hong Kong Immigration forms for the applicant and related parties;
    Review and organize the documents in favor of immigration policy;
    Suggest alternative documents if the applicant is not able to get the listed documents;
    Submit the application to Immigration Department;
    Reply on the applicant’s behalf to all enquiries and correspondence from Immigration Department;
    Prepare and draft all letters required for submission to Immigration Department;
    Monitor the application process;
    Keep the applicant updated on the status of the application;
    Have the visa endorsed on the applicant’s passport and delivered to the applicant.

Application Procedure:

  • 1. Free consultation regarding to the Hong Kong visa extension application;
    2. Advise the applicant and the sponsoring company on their alternatives and the likelihood of success;
    3. Obtain the applicant/sponsoring company’s signature on the letter of engagement;
    4. Obtain deposit payment;
    5. Prepare a tailor-made document checklist for the application;
    6. Complete immigration forms, drafts and letters;
    7. Review the collected documents to ensure they are correctly presented;
    8. Draft all letters required for submission to Immigration Department;
    9. Ongoing liaison with Immigration Department;
    10. Reply Immigration Department’s enquiries on the applicant’s behalf;
    11. Accept the visa approval and endorse the visa label onto the passport.

Documents Required:

  • An application form ID(E) 91 with the applicant’s signatures;
    Original of the applicant’s passport;
    Confirmation letter from the sponsor;

Processing Time:

  • The Hong Kong Visa extension application process normally takes one day to one week from the date of submission.

Remarks:

  • The applicant’s new visa will be valid for 1 to 3 years depending on the discretion of Immigration Department.
    The Hong Kong Identity Card status will remain unchanged.

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