The Immigration Department (ImmD) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 14 January 2025 announced an adjustment of submission means for applications under various admission policies/schemes to further promote electronic services for visa applications.

With effect from 17 January 2025, the ImmD will adjust the submission means of the following admission policies/schemes:

1.General Employment Policy (including both employment and investment as entrepreneurs);

2.Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals;

3.Capital Investment Entrant Scheme;

4.Training;

5.Working Holiday Scheme; and

6.Residence as Dependants.

Applicants of the aforementioned admission policies/schemes must submit their applications for visa/entry permits and extensions of stay by electronic services with effect from 17 January 2025. The ImmD will no longer accept such applications submitted in person, or by post or drop-in-box. The eligibility and approval criteria for the relevant policies/schemes remain unchanged. After submitting the applications, applicants can also upload supplementary documents and/or inquire as to the status of applications online if necessary.

Electronic services for a visa application allow applicants to complete the entire process of an application submission, payment and collection of an “e-Visa” through the ImmD mobile application, the ImmD’s website (www.immd.gov.hk/eng/index.html) or the GovHK website (www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/), without having to visit an Immigration Office in person.

For application to study in Hong Kong, applicants can submit applications online, by direct mail, or through a guarantor in Hong Kong. The Chinese Embassy in Bahrain will no longer accept or forward applications of this type. Chinese mainland residents who are to study in Hong Kong should still submit their applications through their admitted institutions, which is unchanged.

For enquiries, please call +852 2824 6111, or send enquiries to the ImmD by email at enquiry@immd.gov.hk or by fax at +852 2877 7711.

                                      The Chinese Embassy in Bahrain 

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