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How long does it take to process the IANG visa, the "permanent ticket" for returning to Hong Kong?

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2022-07-07

How long does it take to process the IANG visa, the "permanent ticket" for returning to Hong Kong?

Students studying for undergraduate or graduate degrees in Hong Kong can generally start applying for the Hong Kong IANG visa as long as they have obtained the transcript and graduation certificate issued by a Hong Kong university. Students must apply for the IANG visa within 6 months after graduation, with a visa duration of 1 year. If they find a full-time job or start their own business within that year, they can renew the visa (the full process for obtaining permanent residency in Hong Kong is: 1 (master's in progress) + 1 (during IANG visa) + 2 + 2 + 3).

Many people question the value of the Hong Kong IANG visa, asking if someone who has previously studied full-time in Hong Kong and has returned to work in the mainland for several years can still apply for the Hong Kong IANG visa?

The answer is: Yes.This is classified as "returning to Hong Kong IANG". The difference is that since you have left Hong Kong, you must first be employed to apply for the returning IANG. However, once obtained, the IANG is valid for life. This means that at any time, if you want to return to Hong Kong, as long as you have a company hiring you or you register a company to hire yourself, and meet a certain income level, you can apply for IANG again. This is known as the most flexible work visa and is considered a "permanent ticket" to return to Hong Kong.

So how long does it take to process the IANG visa?

There are several situations:

1. First-time application for IANG visa: The Immigration Department's official website states that the processing time is 2 weeks. In fact, it can be approved in as little as 5-6 working days. Moreover, it can be processed by mail, which is super convenient.

2. IANG visa renewal: The Immigration Department's official website states that the processing time is 4 weeks.

3. Application for returning to Hong Kong IANG visa: This applies to those whose IANG visa has expired, who have previously left Hong Kong, and are returning again. The review time is 4 weeks, but it does not take 4 weeks during non-peak periods.