HONG KONG: Online Filing for all Visa Applications

December 2, 2022


Effective 29 November 2022, the Hong Kong Immigration Department has made the online filing services available to all visa applications. This new filing option can now be utilized for visas pertaining to visits, employment, investment, training, residence, and study.

The Hong Kong authorities have started the transition to online filing for certain visa applications since December 2021 and have now confirmed the completion of the last phase. Prior to this, visa applications in Hong Kong can only be filed manually with the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

While the manual filing option is still available, this alternative filing option will now enable applicants to complete the entire visa application process online.

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