Visa for De Facto Spouse

A de facto spouse, i.e. one without a formal marriage certificate, is not eligible for a dependant visa. A same gender spouse with marriage certificate in overseas, is also not eligible for a dependant visa. They can however apply for prolonged visitor visas. This allows for an extended stay but does not entail the same rights and benefits as a dependant visa. A de facto spouse cannot work or study without the prior permission of Immigration Department and is not eligible to apply for a right of abode after seven consecutive years in Hong Kong. The prolonged visitor visa holder is also not eligible to get a resident Hong Kong Identity Card.


To be successful in an application for extension of stay as a prolonged visitor, the holder of a prolonged visitor visa must provide the Immigration Department with proof of the reason for extending and proof of their financial status.

Prism’s Visa Consultant Service Involves:

  • Provide consultation service regarding to the documents required for the prolonged visitor visa application;
    Prepare a tailor-made document checklist for the applicant and the sponsor;
    Complete all necessary Hong Kong Immigration forms for the applicant;
    Review and organize the collected 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;
    Accept the approval and have the visa delivered to the applicant.

Application Procedure:

  • [1.] Free consultation regarding to the prolonged visitor visa application;
    2. Advise the applicant on the alternatives and the likelihood of success;
    3. Obtain the applicant’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. Submit the prolonged visitor visa application;
    10. Ongoing liaison with Immigration Department;
    11. Reply Immigration Department’s enquiries on the applicant’s behalf;
    12. Accept the visa approval and collect the visa label from Immigration Department;
    13. Deliver the prolonged visitor visa to the sponsor/applicant.

Documents Required:

  • An application form ID(E) 91 with the applicant’s signatures;
    An application form ID(E) 1003B with the applicant’s signatures;
    Copy of the applicant’s passport;
    Supporting documents to prove the long-term relationship with the de facto spouse.

Processing Time:

  • The visa application process normally takes 4 to 8 weeks from the date of submission.

Remarks:

  • A prolonged visitor visa holder is not entitled to get a HK Identity Card.
    A prolonged visitor visa extension will be granted at the discretion of Immigration Department. However, under normal circumstances without any changes on the relationship, Immigration Department will grant another six months.

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