You need a working visa to work in Hong Kong. Generally your company will organize this before you arrive. Once the primary visa has been granted, you can apply for dependant visas for your spouse and children. The dependancy visa laws have recently been changed and dependants are now required to gain their own work visa. After receiving your HKID, you are required by law to carry it with you at all times.

To apply for your HKID or to enquire about status change, call the Immigration Department hotline ph 2842 6111. Immigration Department hours are: Monday-Friday 8.45am-4.30pm and Saturday 9am-11:30am. Make sure you take a book with you as there can be long waits.

Immigration Tower
Registration of Persons Office 8/F Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Rd., Wanchai
Hotline: 2842 6111

For assistance with immigration issues we recommend speaking to:

Emigra
Immigration specialists
7th Floor, 80 Gloucester Road
Wanchai
Ph: 2783 7183
Fax: 2359 7542
Email: asia@emigra.com
www.emigra.com.hk