{"id":30,"date":"2026-09-17T08:10:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivosgroup.com\/hk\/services\/work-visas-immigration\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T01:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:02:23","slug":"work-visas-immigration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vivosgroup.com\/hk\/services\/work-visas-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Visas and Immigration Support for Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-section--grey vv-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b7edd97f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"vv-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Visas and Immigration Support for Hong Kong<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vv-lede wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing an owner, investor or overseas hire into Hong Kong runs through the Immigration Department&#8217;s General Employment Policy, which tests whether the business is genuine and substantial and whether the individual&#8217;s role and qualifications justify the visa. We prepare the case so it reflects the operation you actually run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-facts has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Investor \/ entrepreneur route<\/td><td>General Employment Policy (GEP), for owners who will take an active, senior role in a genuine and substantial business<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skilled staff route<\/td><td>GEP employment visa for a role matching the applicant&#8217;s qualifications and experience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dependant visas<\/td><td>Available for spouses and unmarried dependent children under 18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-prose has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment of the right visa route for an owner, investor or senior hire before the company applies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and filing of General Employment Policy applications for investors and skilled staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependant visa applications for spouses and children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa renewals and changes of employer or status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination with the company&#8217;s HR and payroll records so the application reflects a genuine, substantial operation<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-faq has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a foreign investor get a visa to run their Hong Kong company?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, typically through the General Employment Policy, provided the business is genuine and substantial and the individual will take an active, senior role in it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my spouse and children join me in Hong Kong?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Dependant visas are available for spouses and unmarried dependent children under 18, subject to the standard financial and eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a Hong Kong work visa take to process?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Processing times vary by case. We prepare the application to the standard the Immigration Department expects so it isn&#8217;t delayed by missing documentation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-section--navy vv-section--tight has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to us about work visas and immigration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button vv-btn-gold\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/hk\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can a foreign investor get a visa to run their Hong Kong company?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, typically through the General Employment Policy, provided the business is genuine and substantial and the individual will take an active, senior role in it.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can my spouse and children join me in Hong Kong?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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