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Visitor/Tourist Visa Clarification

ORIGINAL POST
Posted by Des12 11 yrs ago
Hi,


I have done my research on the HK immigration website and these forums, and it is clear that one should not be looking for employment while on a tourist/visitor visa. However, I have two clarifications, and would be keen to hear from others that may have been successful.


1. I would think it is perfectly legitimate to engage in discussions with recruitment agents (on a tourist/visitor visa) to guage potential opportunities and more importantly prospects for success in securing any of these opportunities? Your thoughts?


2. Assuming one is lucky enough to have secured an interview while on a visit, and if one is successful, it should be ok to return to your country of residence, and coordinate with the future employer for a work visa?


Anyone out there who may have had such a positive experience?


Thanks.


Des

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COMMENTS
Observer 11 yrs ago
When I was dealing with visa and work related issues ( a few years ago), I used an agency to handle all the administrative work (which they did very well in fact).


For what it's worth, they specifically told me that it is perfectly legal to look for a job, and even sign a contract, while here on a tourist visa or a "de facto" visa (which is what I had at the time, as I was living with my girlfriend, a HK permanent resident) before we got married), but that it is illegal to actually start work and earn any income without the appropriate work permit.

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Des12 11 yrs ago
Thank you for both replies.


Observer, can I clarify the name of the agency if that's ok? I might consider the same given my situation is similar to yours.


My partner is meant to join me in HK (I am already on a work visa) on a visitor visa, search for jobs, and hope for the best. The 'de-facto' visa, from what I have read, is a 'prolonged visitor visa' and I was not sure how easy it was to obtain. Are there any other 'de-facto' visas?

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Observer 11 yrs ago
Des12, no problem, I will send you a personal message.

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Des12 11 yrs ago
Thanks very much. Really appreciate that.

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Observer 11 yrs ago
Des12, message has been sent.

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