Applying For Visa Extension

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When Do I Need To Apply For Visa Extension?

How to Apply For Visa Extension?

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When Do I Need To Apply For Visa Extension? 

You have to apply for visa extension to Hong Kong Immigration Department under the following circumstances:

• You have completed your two-year contract, but there are circumstances which requires you to stay longer with your current employer;
• You have completed your two-year contract and would like to continue working in Hong Kong, either for the same employer or with a new one; 
• Your employment contract has been terminated and you would like to work for a new employer; or 
• Your employment contract has been terminated and you have an ongoing legal dispute (either criminal or civil nature) with your employer. Top

How To Apply For Visa Extension? 

You firstly need to book an online appointment here. On the date of appointment, visit the 3rd floor of the Immigration Headquarters in Wan Chai and bring the filled application forms as well as the supporting documents. The Immigration generally will require you to bring your HKID, passport, and employment contract. However, depending on the reason of your extension request, there may be other documents which you need to provide to the Immigration.

Reason of extension	Documents needed
Contract renewal (with the same employer)	§  Visa/extension of stay application form (ID 988A) which you can download here §  Application form for employment of domestic helper from abroad (ID 988B, to be completed by your employer). It can be downloaded here §  New employment contract (original) §  Passport §  Proofs of your employer’s financial position and residential address may be needed
Change of employer (after completion of earlier 2-year contract or within 2 years contract)	§  Visa/extension of stay application form (ID 988A) which you can download here §  Application form for employment of domestic helper from abroad (ID 988B, to be completed by your employer). It can be downloaded here §  New employment contract (original) §  Passport and your current visa (original and copy) §  Proofs of your new employer’s financial position (copy) §  Proofs of your new employer’s residential address (copy and original) §  A letter from your previous employer, confirming the date of the end or termination of your contract
Ongoing legal dispute	§  Visa/extension of stay application form (ID 988A) which you can download here §  Passport and your current visa (original and copy) §  Your employment contract §  A letter from the relevant authority (e.g. the police or Labour Department) confirming your ongoing legal dispute

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Help And Contacts
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