lucyporter78

My husband might be transferring to Hong Kong with work. His employer would sort out his visa and will help us move but would I be able to get a working visa? And how (British Passport holder)? I have just been through a nightmare year dealing with US immigration (I know - all change!) so ANY help on this would be really useful.

NC Penguin

Have you checked the Chinese government's webpages on working in HK? That would be a starting point.


NC Penguin

cheesindave

Hi Lucy

Immigration in HK can be very tough.
First of all you need to find a job with a company willing to sponsor your visa. For a foreigner to get a work visa they have to prove that they have skills that locals do not possess.

If you are coming to HK with your Husband, you may well be entitled to a Dependants visa. But with a Dependants visa you are not allowed to work.

My advice if you are serious about moving to Hong Kong, if you are not already a teacher, do a CELTA/TESOL course and become a native english teacher. They are in demand in Hong Kong and thus is far easier to obtain a work visa.

This HK gov website should help.

http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4_2.htm

Good luck.

Laura in China

Has this changed recently? I worked legally on a dependent's visa five years ago in Hong Kong.

Laura in China

jaykayhk

Actually as long as your husband secures a working visa you will be entitled to a dependant visa which will allow you to work in HK. The rules preventing the dependants of working visa holders from working changed on the 15th May this year - you may refer to this for more information http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/2...0605120193.htm