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This webpage sets out information about extension of stay for non-permanent residents (other than foreign domestic helpers, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as student, entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, and their dependants).

In general, non-permanent residents (other than foreign domestic helpers, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as student, entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, and their dependants) may apply for extension of stay in the HKSAR within 4 weeks before their limit of stay expires. Such applications will be considered only where it is satisfied that the circumstances upon which the applicant acquired his/her current immigration status remain unchanged.

Routine applications will normally be finalised within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

a. General Employment Policy Entrants, Entrepreneurs, Non-Mainland Students and their Dependants, and Dependants of Hong Kong permanent residents and Hong Kong residents not subject to a limit of stay

Applicants must submit a completed and signed form ID 91. If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. For applicants on dependant status, form ID 481A which is duly completed and signed by the sponsor should also be submitted. If the applicant is the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note of the sponsor, the applicant should complete and sign form ID 481B. All of these forms can be obtained free of charge from the Immigration Department Headquarters and the Immigration Branch Offices. The forms can also be downloaded here.

b. Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents Entrants and their Dependants

Applicant should submit application online here. If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. For applicant on dependant status, form ID 481A which is duly completed by the sponsor should be uploaded. If the applicant is the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note of the sponsor, the applicant should upload form ID 481B.

Applicants who are not eligible for online application may submit applications to the Extension Section, 5th Floor, Administration Tower, Immigration Headquarters, 61 Po Yap Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories.

Note:
For the avoidance of doubt, the terms “civil partnership” and “civil union” above mean a legal institution of a nature which is akin to spousal relationship in a marriage. The same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership and opposite-sex civil union entered into in accordance with laws outside Hong Kong are limited to only relationships which are legally and officially recognised in the places of celebration. Such relationships normally have the following features: (a) the entering into and dissolution of the relationship are governed by legislation of the place where it is entered into; (b) the relationship requires registration by the competent authority specified by the legislation of the place where it is entered into; (c) the registration is evidenced in a written instrument issued by the competent authority; and (d) parties to the relationship have a mutual commitment to a shared life akin to spouses to the exclusion of others on a permanent basis. Such relationships do not include de facto spouse, partners in cohabitation, fiancé/fiancée, etc.

Depending on the applicant’s current immigration status, the following forms and documents (original) are required upon submission of the application:

1. General Employment Policy Entrants

   Forms/Documents Required
   Original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable)
   Photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card
   Completed form ID 91
   Supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment@
   Completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991]^
   Documentary proof of the applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents*

   @	For extension of stay without change of employment
   ^	For extension of stay with change of employment
   *	For extension of stay applications under the top-tier employment stream

2. Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents Entrants

   Forms/Documents Required
   Original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable)
   Photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card
   Completed form ID 91#
   Completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991]^
   Supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment@
   Documentary proof of the applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents*

   #	For applicants who are not eligible for online application only
   ^	For first time extension and subsequent extension with change of employer
   @	For subsequent extension without change of employer
   *	For extension of stay applications under the top-tier employment stream

3. Entrepreneurs

   Forms/Documents Required
   Original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable)
   Photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card
   Completed form ID 91
   Supporting letter from the current company stating the applicant’s contribution to Hong Kong (including the amount of capital invested and to be invested in the coming three years, the number of posts created for local employees with post titles and those to be created in the coming three years, etc.)
   Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate
   Letter indicating valid support by a government-backed programme*

   *

   For applicants who wish to establish or join in, or has established or joined, in a start-up business supported by a government-backed programme. For examples of government-backed programmes, please refer to paragraph 3(c)(ii) of Part II of the Guidebook for Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong [ID(E) 1000]

4. Non-Mainland Students

   Forms/Documents Required
   Original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable)
   Photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card
   Completed form ID 91
   Current school letter addressed to the Immigration Department confirming that the student requires extension of stay to continue study

5. Dependants

   Forms/Documents Required
   Original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable)
   Photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card
   Completed form ID 91
   Photocopy of the sponsor’s valid travel document (showing personal particulars and current permission of stay) or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
   Completed form ID 481A
   Completed form ID 481B (for dependent spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration Note)
   Applicant’s birth certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *
   Applicant’s Form ID 235B (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *
   Parents’ marriage certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *

   *	For first time application only

Notwithstanding that the documents and information required have been furnished, applicants may still be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with the application(s) when necessary.

Where a document is not in Chinese or English, it must be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorised public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator.

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. To verify the authenticity of the information and documents submitted with a visa application, field visits may be conducted. A person who knowingly and willfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of application. Applications may be submitted as follows:

1. Eligible applicants can submit their applications for extension of stay online here
2. Applicants can submit the application for extension of stay in person or by an authorised representative at or by post/drop-in to the office below (Not applicable to Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents Entrants):

   Where to Apply

   Extension Section of the Immigration Department

   5th Floor, Administration Tower,

   Immigration Headquarters,

   61 Po Yap Road, Tseung Kwan O,

   New Territories

   

   
   

   
   Working Hours

   8:45 am-4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

   9:00 am-11:30 am (Saturday)

   Closed on Sundays and public holidays

3. Applicants can also visit any of the following Immigration Branch Offices for relevant formalities.
   
   

   Immigration – East Kowloon Office

   Level 2, Sceneway Plaza

   Sceneway Garden

   1-17 Sceneway Road

   Lam Tin, Kowloon

   (MTR Lam Tin Station – Exit B)

   

   

   Telephone: 2347 3492
   
   

   Immigration – West Kowloon Office

   Ground Floor, 28 Kimberley Street, 

   Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

   (MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station – Exit B2)

   

   

   Telephone: 2359 4426
   
   

   Immigration – Sha Tin Office

   3rd Floor, Sha Tin Government Offices

   1 Sheung Wo Che Road

   Sha Tin, New Territories

   (MTR Sha Tin Station – Exit B)

   

   

   Telephone: 2158 6419
   
   

   Immigration and Registration of Persons – Fo Tan Office

   Shops 405-407

   4/F, Jubilee Square

   2-18 Lok King Street

   Fo Tan, New Territories

   (MTR Fo Tan Station - Exit C)

   

   

   Telephone: 2651 8644
   
   

   Immigration – Tuen Mun Office

   1/F & 2/F, Tuen Mun Siu Lun Government Complex

   19 Siu Lun Street

   Tuen Mun, New Territories

   (Counter services are available on 2/F)

   (Light Rail Sam Shing Stop)

   

   

   Telephone: 2797 0872
   
   

   Immigration and Registration of Persons – Yuen Long Office

   1/F, Yuen Long Government Offices

   2 Kiu Lok Square

   Yuen Long, New Territories

   (MTR Long Ping Station – Exit E)

   (Light Rail Hong Lok Road Station)

   

   

   Telephone: 2475 4145
   
   

   Working Hours

   The working hours of the above Immigration Branch Offices are as follows:

   9:00 am - 12:45 pm and 2:00 pm-4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

   9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Saturday)

   Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Eligible applicants may submit the application for extension of stay in person or through his/her authorised representative by making an appointment online here or at (852) 2598 0888 (Not applicable to Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents Entrants and their Dependants).

Routine applications will normally be finalised within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS, Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee table

Once the receipt of the application has been acknowledged, applicants can enquire their application status here or through the 24-hour telephone enquiry system at (852) 3160 8663.

Routine applications will normally be finalised within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

If the application for extension of stay has not been finalised and the applicant intends to leave Hong Kong after the expiry of the current limit of stay, the applicant needs to obtain an interim extension of stay in advance before his/her departure from Hong Kong.

Applications may be made in person or by an authorised person before the expiry of the limit of stay to the Extension Section on 5th Floor, Administration Tower, Immigration Headquarters, 61 Po Yap Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories. Depending on the current status, the applicant is required to bring the following documents:

1. Original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
2. Photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
3. Completed form ID 91 with a reason for request for an interim extension of stay (original);
4. A letter (original) from the sponsor/employer/school supporting the application for interim extension of stay or an ID 481 issued by Extension Section (original) showing that the required supporting document from the sponsor/employer/school has been received on the date of submission of the application for extension of stay.

Applications for interim extension of stay will normally be finalised on the same day upon receipt of all necessary documents.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS, Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to ”The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region“, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee table

This webpage sets out information about extension of stay of entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme, entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as student, entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, and their dependants (not applicable to imported workers).

In general, entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme, entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as student, entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and their dependants (not applicable to imported workers) may apply for extension of stay in the HKSAR within four weeks before their limit of stay expires.

Entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Supplementary Labour Scheme (SLS)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Mainland residents on student status

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Dependants

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

In general, routine applications will be finalized within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents. However, the processing time will depend on the circumstances of individual applications and the number of applications received at a particular time.  A longer processing time may be required during summer rush period between June and August.

Applicant should submit a completed application form ID 91. If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. For applicant on dependant status, form ID 481A which is duly completed by the sponsor should also be submitted. If the applicant is the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note of the sponsor, the applicant should complete form ID 481B. All of these forms can be obtained free of charge from the Immigration Department Headquarters and the Immigration Branch Offices. The forms can also be downloaded here.

Note:
For the avoidance of doubt, the terms “civil partnership” and “civil union” above mean a legal institution of a nature which is akin to spousal relationship in a marriage. The same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership and opposite-sex civil union entered into in accordance with laws outside Hong Kong are limited to only relationships which are legally and officially recognised in the places of celebration. Such relationships normally have the following features: (a) the entering into and dissolution of the relationship are governed by legislation of the place where it is entered into; (b) the relationship requires registration by the competent authority specified by the legislation of the place where it is entered into; (c) the registration is evidenced in a written instrument issued by the competent authority; and (d) parties to the relationship have a mutual commitment to a shared life akin to spouses to the exclusion of others on a permanent basis. Such relationships do not include de facto spouse, partners in cohabitation, fiancé/fiancée, etc.

Depending on the applicant’s current immigration status, the following forms and documents (original) are required upon submission of the application:

Entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (for extension of stay without change of employment);
5. completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991] (for extension of stay with change of employment); and
6. documentary proof of the applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (for extension of stay applications under the top-tier employment stream^#)

^# Persons admitted under the ASMTP who continue to meet the relevant eligibility criteria and fulfil the following criteria at the time of application for extension of stay may be regarded as top-tier entrants:

1. the applicant has been permitted to take up employment as a professional in Hong Kong under the ASMTP for not less than 2 years; and
2. the applicant has an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment.

Entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document showing the latest visa/entry permit label and landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. supporting letter from the current employing company/institute stating applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (only applicable to applicant without change of employment); and
5. documentary proof of applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (for extension of stay applications under the top-tier employment stream^#).

^# Persons admitted under TechTAS who continue to meet the relevant eligibility criteria and fulfil the following criteria at the time of application for extension of stay may be regarded as top-tier entrants:

1. the applicant has been permitted to take up employment as a professional in Hong Kong under TechTAS for not less than 2 years; and
2. the applicant has an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment.

Entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

For applicants admitted as a non-local recent graduate / GBA campus recent graduate under IANG

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991] (for first time extension and subsequent extension with change of employer);
5. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (for subsequent extension without change of employer); and
6. documentary proof of applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (applicable to those who apply for assessment under the top-tier employment stream^#).

For applicants admitted as a non-local non-recent graduate/GBA campus non-recent graduate under IANG

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991] (for applications with change of employer);
5. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (for applications without change of employer); and
6. documentary proof of applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (applicable to those who apply for assessment under the top-tier employment stream^#).

^# Persons admitted under the IANG who meet the criteria stipulated in extension of stay under IANG and fulfil the following criteria at the time of application for extension of stay may apply for assessment under the top-tier employment stream:

1. the applicant has been permitted to remain in the HKSAR under IANG for not less than two years; and
2. the applicant has an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of assessment.

Entrants admitted under the Supplementary Labour Scheme (SLS)

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. employment contract; and
5. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment.

Mainland residents on student status

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card; and
4. current school letter addressed to the Immigration Department confirming that the student requires extension of stay to continue study.

Entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card; and
4. supporting documents as stated in paragraphs 73-79 of the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Guidance Notes [ID(C)982 (Chinese version) or ID(E)982 (English version)] .
5. Documentary proof of the applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents* (if applicable)

* If a person admitted through the General Points Test under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has been permitted to remain in Hong Kong for not less than two years and he/she has provided documentary proof of having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, an extension of stay on time limitation only without other conditions of stay for a period of five years may normally be granted.

Dependants

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. photocopy of the sponsor’s valid travel document (showing personal particulars and current permission of stay) or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card;
5. completed application form ID 481A;
6. completed application form ID 481B (for dependent spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note);
7. applicant’s birth certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only ^);
8. applicant’s Form ID 235B and/or travel document (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only ^); and
9. parents’ marriage certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only ^).

^ For first time application only

Important Notice

In addition to those documents listed above, you may be required to provide other documents in support of your application especially when you have changed your employment or school since last approval. It may be necessary to provide photocopies of some of the documentary evidence submitted.

Notwithstanding that the documents and information required have been furnished, the applicants, accompanying dependants and employing companies may still be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with the application(s) when necessary.

Where a document is not in Chinese or English, it must be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorized public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator.

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. To verify the authenticity of the information and documents submitted with a visa application, field visits may be conducted. A person who knowingly and willfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of application. Applications may be submitted as follows:

1. Eligible applicants can submit their applications for extension of stay online here
2. Applicants can submit the application for extension of stay in person or by an authorised representative at or by post/drop-in to the office below:

   Where to Apply

   Quality Migrants and Mainland Residents Section of the Immigration Department

   6th Floor, Administration Tower,

   Immigration Headquarters,

   61 Po Yap Road, Tseung Kwan O,

   New Territories

   

   

   Working Hours

   8:45 am - 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

   Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

Eligible applicants may submit the application for extension of stay in person or through his/her authorised representative by making an appointment online here or at (852) 2598 0888.

Routine application will normally be finalized within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS, Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only) Wallets or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee table

After the receipt of application has been acknowledged, applicants can enquire the application status here or through the 24-hour telephone enquiry system at (852) 3160 8663. Enquiries may also be made via the IANG hotline (852) 2294 2190 during office hours, via fax to (852) 2877 7711 or via email at enquiry@immd.gov.hk .

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS, Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee table

This webpage sets out information about applications for extension of stay for entrants admitted under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme and their dependants.

Entrants or the dependants of an entrant admitted under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (“the Scheme”) may apply for extension of stay within 3 months before their limit of stay expires.

To be eligible for an extension of stay, the entrant must continue to satisfy the requirements of the Scheme throughout the period after he has been granted permission to stay. In maintaining the entrant’s portfolio, he should comply with the portfolio maintenance requirements and the rules on any switches of his investment.

Portfolio maintenance and ring-fencing requirements will be imposed to ensure that the entrant does not reduce his investment commitment while he is permitted to stay in Hong Kong under the Scheme. For investments in specified financial assets, the entrant is required to transact only the said assets in Permissible Investment Asset Classes held in a designated account in his own name to be opened with a single financial intermediary ^{Note 1}. Permissible Investment Asset Classes are set out in the Rules for the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme. Please click here for more information.

Note 1:

The financial intermediary must be an authorised institution as defined in the Banking Ordinance, a corporation licensed to perform Type 1, 4 or 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance or an insurer authorised to carry on Class C business as specified in Part 2 of the First Schedule to the Insurance Companies Ordinance. Details of the maintenance and ring-fencing requirements are set out in the Rules for the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme. The entrant is required to undertake in the application form that he agrees to abide by the Rules while remaining in Hong Kong as an entrant under the Scheme.

In maintaining the entrant’s eligibility for an extension of stay, he is not required to top up the value of his investment under the Scheme if it falls below the requisite minimum investment level. However, the entrant is not allowed to withdraw any capital gains from his investment if its market value rises above the requisite minimum investment level. The entrant is free to switch investments from one permissible asset class to another (such as from real estate to specified financial assets or vice versa), provided that he reinvests the entire proceeds from the sale. The entrant should keep a record of every change to his investment portfolio for the purpose of applying for an extension of stay in Hong Kong.

The entrant must submit a completed and signed form ID(E) 967 and the declaration form SF/IM/1611. The dependant of an entrant should submit a completed and signed form ID 91 as well as form ID 481A  duly completed and signed by the sponsor. For the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^{Note 2} of the sponsor, he/she should complete and sign form ID 481B as well. All of these forms can be obtained free of charge from Immigration Department Headquarters and Branch Offices. The forms can also be downloaded here.

Note 2:

For the avoidance of doubt, the terms “civil partnership” and “civil union” above mean a legal institution of a nature which is akin to spousal relationship in a marriage. The same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership and opposite-sex civil union entered into in accordance with laws outside Hong Kong are limited to only relationships which are legally and officially recognised in the places of celebration. Such relationships normally have the following features: (a) the entering into and dissolution of the relationship are governed by legislation of the place where it is entered into; (b) the relationship requires registration by the competent authority specified by the legislation of the place where it is entered into; (c) the registration is evidenced in a written instrument issued by the competent authority; and (d) parties to the relationship have a mutual commitment to a shared life akin to spouses to the exclusion of others on a permanent basis. Such relationships do not include de facto spouse, partners in cohabitation, fiancé/fiancée, etc.

Depending on the current immigration status, the applicant is required to present the following forms and documents upon submission of the application:

1. His travel document (with validity of at least 2.5 years when making the application);
2. His travel document of the page on which his last visa/permit under the Scheme is affixed;
3. His Hong Kong identity card;
4. His document showing the permanent resident status in a foreign country (if he is a Chinese national or a stateless person);
5. His proven re-entry facilities (if he is a stateless person); and
   • Entrant status:
     1. a. Completed and signed form ID(E) 967 and SF/IM/1611
     2. b(i). For entrants who have not switched investment assets, he is also required to produce proof relating to type of investment assets
        • For investment in properties, the entrant should provide up-to-date land registry records and mortgage records (if any)
        • For investment in specified financial assets, the entrant must ensure that his appointed financial intermediary has complied with the requirements under clauses 4(1) and 4(2) of the contract between the entrant and the financial intermediary, and the entrant should provide an up-to-date statement showing the assets held in the designated account
     3. b(ii). For entrants who have switched investment assets under the Scheme after the grant of formal approval or during his permitted limit of stay
        • He must produce all relevant transaction records and documents showing that he is the absolute beneficial owner of the investment assets and he has complied with the Scheme Rules in switching the investment assets
        • He and his financial intermediary must also provide any documents or reports as requested by the Director of Immigration
     4. c. He must also provide such information as required from time to time to establish his eligibility and entitlement under the Scheme; failure to submit all necessary documents will cause a delay in the processing of the case
     5. Dependant status:
        • Sponsor's travel document and Hong Kong identity card
        • the dependant’s travel document and Hong Kong identity card
        • Completed and signed form ID 91, form ID 481A (for sponsor) and form ID 481B (applicable to dependant spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^{Note 2})

The entrant is required to give an Undertaking to the Director of Immigration to abide by the Scheme Rules. The form of the Undertaking is set out in Part 12 of the application form ID(E) 967 prescribed by the Director of Immigration. If he entrant is found to have breached the Undertaking, he and his dependants, if any, will only be allowed to stay in Hong Kong for the remainder of his limit of stay or two months after the Director of Immigration has determined that he has breached the Undertaking, whichever is earlier.

Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of application. Applications may be submitted as follows:

1. Eligible applicants can submit their applications for extension of stay online here
2. Applicants can submit the application for extension of stay in person or by an authorised representative at or by post/drop-in to the office below:

Where to Apply

Other Visas and Permits Section of the Immigration Department

7/F, Immigration Tower

7 Gloucester Road

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Working Hours

8:45 am - 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS, Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to ”The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region“, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee Table

This webpage sets out information about applications for extension of stay for entrants admitted under the New CIES and their dependants (if any).

Entrants or their dependants (if any) admitted under the New CIES may apply for extension of stay within 3 months before their limit of stay expires.

To be eligible for an extension of stay, the entrant must continue to satisfy the requirements of the Scheme throughout the period after he/she has been granted permission to stay. As regards Portfolio Maintenance Requirements, the entrant must comply with the New Scheme Rules.

Forms and documents to be submitted by the entrant

Forms/ Documents Required
Applicant’s recent photograph
Applicant’s valid travel document containing personal particulars, date of issue, date of expiry and/or details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable), and his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable).
Applicant’s Hong Kong identity card
Relevant certifying proof issued by InvestHK
Proof of the applicant’s permanent residence in a foreign country. Applicant should provide official documents showing the applicant's permanent residence endorsed by overseas authorities (e.g. an official letter issued by the immigration authority / consulate of the relevant foreign country). [for Chinese nationals who have obtained overseas permanent residence only]
Applicant’s "Certificate of No Criminal Conviction" issued by the Competent Authority (i.e. Police/Public Security Bureau) of the country / territory where he/she has habitually resided in the past 12 months. Documents issued beyond 6 months preceding to the date of application will not be accepted.

Forms and documents to be submitted by the dependant

Forms/ Documents Required
Completed Application for an Extension of Stay (Form ID91) (to be completed by the dependant)
Dependant’s valid travel document containing personal particulars, date of issue, date of expiry and/or details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable). For a dependant who is currently staying in the HKSAR, his/her valid travel document page containing the latest arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label/“e-Visa” (if applicable) in the HKSAR
Dependant’s Hong Kong identity card (for aged 11 or above)
Sponsor’s travel document and Hong Kong identity card (showing personal particulars and current condition of stay)
Completed Declaration of Sponsor (Form ID481A) (to be completed by the sponsor)
Completed Declaration of Dependant Applicant (Form ID481B) (to be completed by the dependant)
Proof of the dependant’s permanent resident status in a foreign country. Dependant should provide official documents showing the dependant's permanent residence endorsed by overseas authorities (e.g. an official letter issued by the immigration authority / consulate of the relevant foreign country). [for PRC passport holders who have obtained overseas permanent residence only]

Notwithstanding that the documents and information required have been furnished, applicants or dependants may still be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with the application when necessary.

Where a document is not in Chinese or English, it must be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorised public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator.

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. A person who knowingly and wilfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of application. Eligible applicants can submit their applications for extension of stay online.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by ImmD will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS, Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

Applicants must be present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee table

After the receipt of application has been acknowledged, applicants can enquire the application status here or through the 24-hour telephone enquiry system at (852) 3160 8663.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by ImmD will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS, Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee Table

This webpage sets out information about extension of stay of dependants of Top Talent Pass Scheme (hereafter “TTPS”) entrants.

Dependants of TTPS entrants may apply for extension of stay within four weeks before their limit of stay expires. More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Routine application will normally be finalized within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

Applicants must submit a completed and signed form ID 91. If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. For applicants on dependant status, form ID 481A which is duly completed and signed by the sponsor should also be submitted. If the applicant is the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note of the sponsor, the applicant should complete and sign form ID 481B. All of these forms can be obtained free of charge from the Immigration Department Headquarters and the Immigration Branch Offices. The forms can also be downloaded here.

Note:
For the avoidance of doubt, the terms “civil partnership” and “civil union” above mean a legal institution of a nature which is akin to spousal relationship in a marriage. The same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership and opposite-sex civil union entered into in accordance with laws outside Hong Kong are limited to only relationships which are legally and officially recognised in the places of celebration. Such relationships normally have the following features: (a) the entering into and dissolution of the relationship are governed by legislation of the place where it is entered into; (b) the relationship requires registration by the competent authority specified by the legislation of the place where it is entered into; (c) the registration is evidenced in a written instrument issued by the competent authority; and (d) parties to the relationship have a mutual commitment to a shared life akin to spouses to the exclusion of others on a permanent basis. Such relationships do not include de facto spouse, partners in cohabitation, fiancé/fiancée, etc.

The following forms and documents are required upon submission of the application:

Documents Required (in softcopy)
The applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document showing the latest arrival stamp/landing slip/“e-Visa” (if applicable) in the HKSAR
The applicant’s Hong Kong identity card
Completed form ID 91
Photocopy of the sponsor’s valid travel document (showing personal particulars and current permission of stay) or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
Completed form ID 481A
Completed form ID 481B (for dependent spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration Note)
The applicant’s birth certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *
The applicant’s Form ID 235B (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *
Parents’ marriage certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only) *

*	For first time application only

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. To verify the authenticity of the information and documents submitted with a visa application, field visits may be conducted. A person who knowingly and willfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of application. Eligible applicants can click here to submit their applications for extension of stay online.

Routine application will normally be finalized within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card, Payment by Phone Service (PPS) or Faster Payment System (FPS). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee table

After the receipt of application has been acknowledged, applicants can enquire the application status here or through the 24-hour telephone enquiry system at (852) 3160 8663.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card, Payment by Phone Service (PPS) or Faster Payment System (FPS). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Fee table