Posted by
AimeeJ
19 yrs ago
I am out here with my partner (so can only get a visitors visa as we are not married). I would like to work part time in a field I am qualified in (and is in demand here), but I know I can't do it with my current visa.
My question is, is there a way of getting a visa which will allow me to work part time (for example, if I setup a company based outside of HK, can I get a business visa to do some work here for a limited amount of time?) or is it just impossible?
Thanks for your help in advance!
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I am afraid Residence Permit for work is the only legal visa to work in China, part-time or full-time.
But there are plenty of foreigners who work with F visas here.
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Thanks, but most companies/institutes will only take you on if you can work legally.
Plus, I'd rather try to exploit a loophole than work illegally - I'm going to be here for a while, so I wouldn't risk getting into trouble with immigration.
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TC
19 yrs ago
AimeeJ,
Are you talking about working in HK or the mainland? From your post I assume it is in HK, but KevinLu's response assumes it is in the mainland. The rules are very different between the two.
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There are several alternatives in your situation including a visa to work in your chosen area. "Part time" is a concept unknown to the HK Immigration authorities and indeed is a very personalized notion. It would be easiest to gain full but 'flexible' employment under a structured work visa application.
There is also the concept of doing business "WITH" Hong Kong and NOT ..."IN" Hong Kong, that allows great flexibility on the need for a Hong Kong visa in certain circumstances.
We would be pleased to discuss the matter with you in the context of your personal experience and training.
Weir & Associates
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15 Queens Road Central
Hong Kong
Tel : 2526-1767
Fax : 2868-3568
email : weirlaw@hongkonglaw.com
www.HongKongLaw.com/weirlaw
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Despite having spoken to lots of people, I'm still not getting very far on this one!
Does anyone have any recommendations for any visa specialists I could talk to?
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TC
19 yrs ago
The best visa specialist I know (and I don't have any specific relationship with them) is Emigra (Asia) Ltd at 7/F, 80 Gloucester Rd, Wanchai - directly opposite Immigration Tower. Their phone number is 2783-7183. They also have a website from which you can download (for free) a HK visa handbook.
http://www.emigra.com.hk
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Thanks TC, I have spoken to them already.
Looks like the answer is a big no at the moment - I can't get an employment visa as although I have been offered some work already, it's part time and they can't sponsor me.
If I wanted to start my own business I need capital to invest to get a visa, but in my line, I would only have a very small business with no start up costs, working from home, and would be the only employee - essentially freelancing initially,and maybe expanding in a few years time, business dependent.
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hi
i am in a similar position. I have just resigned from my job, although my visa doesnt run out until the end of august. however i would like to get part - time work. there is a company that is willing to sponsor me part-time, but will the immigration department allow this?
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