Activate visa by leaving Hong Kong

[MandM!]

Technically, what is the policy though? Just curious.

[shafiq]

If the dependant visa was just extended for 2 years, is there a need to exit and come in to activate or the dependants can come anytime within the next 2 years?

[Aysallas]

If the dependant visa was just extended for 2 years, is there a need to exit and come in to activate or the dependants can come anytime within the next 2 years?

No need to leave la

[shafiq]

No need to leave la

The 1st visa is expiring 29th may. Already got extension for 2 years. Does the.dependant have to stay/back by may 29th. I suppose extension.means the.limit of stay is extended and there is no need to activate!! Correct me if am wrong !

[Aysallas]

The 1st visa is expiring 29th may. Already got extension for 2 years. Does the.dependant have to stay/back by may 29th. I suppose extension.means the.limit of stay is extended and there is no need to activate!! Correct me if am wrong !

You're absolutely right! All you need to do is to enjoy your stay

[Aysallas]

Just out of curiosity, do you know why some dependents get extensions for 2 years while others get 3 years?

[shafiq]

Just out of curiosity, do you know why some dependents get extensions for 2 years while others get 3 years?

Dependants such as wife and children will have 1 3 3 pattern. Dependant parents will get 1 2 2 3 year pattern.

http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/...t.html#lastTab

Click on extension of stay tab and you can find the info there!!