To futher promote the convinence of visa application, the Immigration Department of the Goverment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China will promote the electronic services for visa applications as of January 17th, 2025. Applicants of the following admission policies or schemes must submit their applications for visa or entry permits and extensions of stay online:
1. General Employment Policy;
2. Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals;
3. Capital Investment Entrant Scheme;
4. Training;
5. Working Holiday Scheme;
6. Residence as Dependants.
The Chinese Embassy will no longer accept the aforementioned applications submitted in person, by post or drop-in-box. Visa applicants can complete the entire application submission process via the ImmD mobile application, the ImmD’s website(www.immd.gov.hk/eng/index.html) or the HKSAR Goverment website (www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/).
For more information, please visit the ImmD’s website https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/press/press-releases/20250114a.html.