Hong Kong•Asia1 month
HK$600 HKD
Varies by filing options
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Study permit for full-time students admitted to accredited Hong Kong institutions; duration matches programme length (max 6 years) with restricted work authorization.
Hong Kong's Entry Permit for Study enables international students to pursue full-time academic programmes at locally accredited post-secondary institutions and registered schools. Issued by the Immigration Department, this visa requires unconditional admission and demonstrated financial capacity to cover tuition and living expenses without working.
Applications take approximately 6 weeks to process; extensions take 2–3 weeks. The application fee is HKD 600. Students may remain for their programme duration, up to 6 years for full-time post-secondary or 12 months for other courses. Work is restricted: curriculum internships, on-campus part-time work (up to 20 hours weekly), and June–August unrestricted hours are permitted. Spouses cannot work.
This visa is ideal for international university and college students who have secured admission to a Hong Kong institution and can demonstrate financial support for their entire study duration.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Hong KongMust have been accepted by a locally accredited educational institution for a full-time course.
Must be able to meet the tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of the stay without working.
Must have a local sponsor (usually the educational institution or an individual resident).
Must have no security objection and no record of serious crime.
Must hold a valid travel document (passport) with at least 6 months validity beyond the intended stay.
Education
high_school or higher
Valid travel document (passport)
Recent photograph
Letter of acceptance from the educational institution
Proof of financial capacity to cover tuition fees and living expenses without working
Sponsor's documentation (ID card if individual sponsor, or school chop if institution sponsor)
For minors: guardian consent letter and proof of accommodation in Hong Kong
For accompanying dependants: valid travel documents and proof of relationship
| ID 995A Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong (to be completed by the applicant) | Fill online |
| ID 995B Application for Entry for Study — Sponsor (to be completed by the sponsor) | Fill online |
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