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Your guide to moving to Hong Kong

Why live in Hong Kong?

A place that makes the top ten richest destinations in the world and the top fifteen most developed nations on the planet. Hong Kong’s economy can take a punch and has shown how strong it is. Low corruption and high transparency create the perfect environment for markets to flourish and entrepreneurs to take action. Low income tax means there is more money left to enjoy everything this place has got to offer.
Most expats live in the city, which is vibrant, energetic and perhaps a little crazy. Traffic and street food remind you that you’re in a busy Asian city, but education and health care are of the highest standards. It has one of the lowest crime rates worldwide and public transport is excellent.Hong Kong celebrates life in every way possible.
The city is home to 15,000 restaurants that feed seven million people food from all over the world. It has a party area with options for everyone; sports bars, karaoke, nightclubs and much more. Hong Kong is a modern city in many ways, but a strong culture and old traditions can clearly be seen through the 1,251 skyscrapers. Hong Kong even has Disneyland, hiking trails and for a weekend of gambling you can take the boat to casino paradise Macau.

Youth Mobility Visa

If you are an Australian or UK citizen between the ages of 18-30, you may be eligible under the Working Holiday Maker programme.

To find out if you need a tourist visa to visit Hong Kong, please use the VisaHQ tool below.

Family Visas

If your spouse is a citizen or permanent resident of Hong Kong, you are probably eligible for residency. Please note that your status of spouse needs to be legally recognised in this country.

If your child is a citizen or permanent resident of Hong Kong, they can sponsor you to live in Hong Kong

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Citizenship through your family

If one or both of your parents were Chinese nationals (including Hong Kong) when you were born, you may be a citizen of China.  It should be noted that you cannot apply for citizenship if either of your parents have settled overseas. Dual nationality is also not allowed.

Hong Kong Residency by Investment

Visas are available for those wishing to start a business in Hong Kong.  This is called an Investment as an Entrepreneur visa.  You need to prepare a business plan showing amongst other things, how you will invest in the economy and create local jobs.

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