Organization : GovHK, Government of Hong Kong
Facility : Apply for Extension of Stay
Location : Hong Kong
Country : China
Website : https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/nonpermanent/bookextensionstay.htm
Apply for Extension of Stay :
You can make use of this online service to make an appointment for applying extension of stay before visiting the Immigration Headquarters or Branch Offices.
Related : Change Of Address Service Hong Kong : www.statusin.org/26895.html
You can save queuing time by enjoying 24 working days’ advance booking. You can also change, cancel or enquire about the appointment you have made. This article will tell you what you should know before using the online booking service.
Who Can Use This Service?
You can use the online service to make an appointment to submit the following categories of extension of stay applications.
A. Applications to be submitted at the Immigration Headquarters by:
** Persons admitted under the following arrangements/schemes or their dependants
i. General Employment Policy
ii. Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals
iii. Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates
iv. Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents
** Persons admitted under Supplementary Labour Scheme
** Persons with student status or their dependants
** Dependants of Hong Kong permanent residents or residents who are not subject to a limit of stay (i.e. residents with the right to land or on unconditional stay)
** Foreign domestic helpers
i. with the same employer
ii. Contract renewal
iii. Complete the remainder period of the current contract
iv. Mutual agreement for extension of current contract for one month
v. with a new employer (change of employer)
B. Applications to be submitted at an Immigration Branch Office (except the Hong Kong Island Travel Documents Issuing Office) by :
** Persons admitted under the General Employment Policy or their dependants
** Persons with student status or their dependants
** Dependants of Hong Kong permanent residents or residents who are not subject to a limit of stay (i.e. residents with the right to land or on unconditional stay)
** Foreign domestic helpers with the same employer
i. Contract renewal
ii. Complete the remainder period of the current contract
However, for change of status and other applications for extension of stay, please submit to relevant sections at the headquarters of Immigration Department.
Online Appointment Booking :
If you know what supporting documents are required, you can now make your appointment online. Otherwise, please check for the details in the paragraphs below.
Please note that you must submit your application for extension of stay before your limit of stay expires. If you contravene a condition of stay (including your limit of stay), you will be liable to prosecution.
How to Start :
To make an appointment, you will need to access the service through the link above, then enter the application reference number of your latest visa, entry permit or extension of stay application and your date of birth. You will also need to input your current limit of stay.
If you are a foreign domestic helper or an imported worker whose contract has been terminated before your current limit of stay, you must input the date of contract termination as well.
Please ensure that the information you provide is correct. Incorrect information may render your appointment invalid.
Appointment Date :
** You can select your appointment within the following 24 working days. The result of the booking is subject to the availability of quota of each office. You can only make one appointment within the 24-working-day period.
** If you are on employment (other than foreign domestic helper or imported worker), student, residence or dependant status, you can select an appointment date up to 4 weeks before the expiry of your current limit of stay.
** If you are an imported worker or a foreign domestic helper who wishes to submit an extension of stay application with a new employer (change of employer), you can normally select an appointment date up to 4 weeks before the expiry of your current limit of stay.
However, if your contract is terminated before the expiry of your current limit of stay, you can select an appointment date up to 4 weeks before the termination date of you current contract, or within 2 weeks after the termination date of the contract provided that the appointment date does not fall after the expiry of your current limit of stay.
** If you are a foreign domestic helper who wishes to submit an extension of stay application with the same employer, you can select an appointment date up to 8 weeks before the expiry of your current limit of stay.
Group Bookings :
Except foreign domestic helpers and imported workers, you may make an appointment for up to four applicants, with a maximum of four applications.
The four applicants must have been admitted to Hong Kong under the same arrangement/policy, or must be a person admitted for employment/education/residence and his or her dependants.
Applicants for the same appointment should turn up at the chosen office together at the selected time slot.
Appointment Reminder :
When a successful appointment is made and you choose to receive an appointment reminder, an email reminder will be sent to the email address you provided 2 days before the appointment day.
You can change your email address or cancel the reminder at least 3 days before the appointment day.
Appointment Change or Cancellation :
After an appointment is made, you can change or cancel the appointment at least 1 day before the appointment date. For changing an appointment, the earliest day will be on the next working day of the date of changing the appointment.
In view of the limited appointment quotas, please change or cancel your appointment at least 1 day before the appointment day if you are not able to attend.