Dependant Visa - Spouse/Partner (受養人簽證-配偶)

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.