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Dependant Visa - Spouse/Partner (受養人簽證-配偶)
Hong KongHong Kong•Asia
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Dependant Visa - Spouse/Partner (受養人簽證-配偶)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Estimated Cost

HKD $1,900

Stay Duration

Aligned with sponsor

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Overview

Sponsorship for spouses or civil partners (including same-sex) of Hong Kong residents, with work authorization and permanent residency pathway. (124 chars)

The Dependant Visa for spouses and civil partners allows family members of Hong Kong permanent residents or long-term visa holders (including those under the General Employment Policy or Quality Migrant Admission Scheme) to reside in the territory. The sponsoring permanent resident or visa holder must demonstrate financial stability and provide suitable accommodation.

The visa is renewable and aligns its duration with the sponsor's status. Total fees are HKD 1,900 (HKD 600 application fee plus HKD 1,300 visa issuance fee). Processing typically takes 6 weeks. Dependants are granted unrestricted work rights and can establish businesses without separate sponsorship, making the visa far more flexible than standard employment-based visas.

This visa is ideal for spouses or civil partners of skilled expat professionals and permanent residents seeking to reunify their families and build lives together in Hong Kong without employment or business restrictions.

Cost Breakdown

Application feeHKD $600
Visa issuance feeHKD $1,300
TotalHKD $1,900

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1–3 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Sponsor must be a HK permanent resident or a resident holding a valid long-term visa

Relationship must be genuine and legally recognized

Sponsor must be able to support the dependant financially and provide suitable accommodation

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Marriage certificate

Sponsor's proof of financial standing

Sponsor's proof of accommodation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Unrestricted work rights—no employer sponsorship needed
  • Pathway to permanent residency after 7 years of continuous residence
  • Renewable visa status as long as sponsor maintains their residency
  • Can establish businesses without separate visa sponsorship
  • Low processing fees—HKD 1,900 total (HKD 600 application + HKD 1,300 issuance)
  • No education or professional qualifications required
  • Fast processing—4-6 weeks typical
  • Inclusive of same-sex civil partners as recognized spouses

Worth Knowing

  • Visa renewal depends entirely on sponsor maintaining their residency or long-term visa status
  • Sponsor must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity and suitable accommodation for dependant
  • Relationship must be legally recognized and adjudged genuine by Immigration Department
  • Sponsor must be a Hong Kong permanent resident or hold a valid long-term visa—non-qualifying relatives cannot sponsor

Application Process

1

Prepare documents

2

Submit via ImmD online system or by post

3

Receive e-Visa upon approval

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