Training Visa
A person will need a visa to enter Hong Kong for training unless he/she has the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong. Such an Entry for Training visa will allow him/her to enter Hong Kong for a training period of up to 12 months to acquire special skills and knowledge not available at where he/she comes from.
Family members in an Entry for Training Visa Application
An Entry for Training visa applicant may apply to bring in his/her spouse or lawful domestic partner (same-sex or opposite-sex) and unmarried dependent children under the age of 18 to Hong Kong and, after admitted to Hong Kong under the scheme, will be their sponsors. However, this does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan and Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of) and former Mainland Chinese residents residing in Macao who have obtained Macao identity cards for less than seven years, unless they have acquired residence in Macao through the One-way Permit Scheme.
Traveling and returning to Hong Kong after admitted with an Entry for Training visa
Persons admitted with an Entry for Training visa can travel and re-enter Hong Kong within the permitted period of stay without any re-entry visa.
Restriction on application for an Entry for Training visa
Entry for Training visa is not available to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam, as well as Chinese residents of the Mainland (other than Mainland employees and business associates of well-established and multi-national companies based in Hong Kong).
Eligibility for applying for an Entry for Training visa
All applications are processed and determined by the Immigration Department and approval of applications is entirely discretionary and is subject to changes in government policies. Nonetheless, these are among the favourable criteria considered by the Immigration Department:
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- No security objection or known record of serious crime.
- Background of the applicant as well as the sponsoring company.
- The sponsoring company being well established and able to provide the training.
- A contract signed between the sponsoring company and the applicant.
- The sponsoring company’s written guarantee on training taking place at its premises during the stated period as well as the maintenance and return of the applicant.
- Reasonable duration and content of the training programme.
Eligibility for applying for an Employment as Professionals visa
Those who possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong may apply for an Employment as Professionals visa to enter and work in Hong Kong. All applications are processed and determined by the Immigration Department and approval of applications is entirely discretionary and is subject to changes in government policies. Nonetheless, these are among the favourable criteria considered by the Immigration Department:
- No security objection or known record of serious crime.
- Good education background, normally a first degree in relevant field, but in special circumstances, good technical qualifications, relevant experience and achievements.
- With a genuine job vacancy, a confirmed offer of employment relevant to academic qualifications or work experience cannot be readily filled up locally.
- A remuneration package comparable to the Hong Kong labor.
Required documents for an application for Entry for Training visa
The Applicant
- Completed Form ID 992A
- Photocopy of valid travel document
- Photocopy of Hong Kong identity card, if any
- Photocopy of proof of academic qualifications and relevant working experience
- Photocopy of Macao identification card (for Macao residents only)
- Photocopy of household registration in Taiwan and Taiwan identification card (for Taiwan residents only)
The Employer
- Completed form ID 992B
- Photocopy of training contract with applicant showing title, salary, benefits and training duration
- Photocopy of Certificate of Business Registration
- Photocopy of proof of financial standing
- Documents indicating company background
- Detailed business plan for companies set up within 12 months
Each Accompanying Dependent
- Part B of the form ID 990A completed
- Photocopy of valid travel document
- Photocopy of evidence of relationship with the applicant such as marriage certificate, birth certificate
- Photocopy of Macao identification card (for Macao residents only)
- Photocopy of household registration in Taiwan and Taiwan identification card (for Taiwan residents only)
Processing time for an application for Entry for Training visa
Upon submission of the application documents, it normally takes four weeks to hear a response by the Immigration Department. Additional supporting documents may be requested by the Immigration Department. The normal entire processing time may take four to eight weeks by the Immigration Department.
Counting on FastLane HR for assistance in Entry for Training visa application
Applying for an Entry for Training visa can be complex and time-consuming if you do not know exactly the documents and justifications you need to provide to meet the approval criteria by the Immigration Department. It is always best to do it right the first time than trial and errors. FastLane HR has a team of experienced professionals familiar with the requirements and processes involved in obtaining an Entry for Training visa as well as other visas for working professionals and entrepreneurs. FastLane HR is the perfect partner for people who need visa assistance to obtain approval in one go.
Full services offered by FastLane HR to facilitate Entry for Training visa applications
- Understand your situation and needs
- Assist and/or advise preparation of required documents
- Review documents provided by the applicant and employer
- Prepare declarations, application forms and letters of authorisation
- Submit application to the Immigration Department
- Follow-up and communicate with the Immigration Department and provide additional supporting documents when required
- Continuous communications with the applicant and/or employer
- Arrange payment and collection of visa label
- Send the visa label to the applicant