Consulting in HK for UK company? Does this need a W. Permit?

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    Consulting in HK for UK company? Does this need a W. Permit?

    Hi there,

    I work for a UK company and they need me to go to HK to work on a customer site. It looks like a long term thing and may involve me relocating to HK.
    Will this mean I have to have a work permit or can I still work as a consultant for the UK company without getting a permit? Would I need to be sponsored but the customer?

    Any help appreciated.

    Thx


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    If you need a work permit then you need to be sponsored by your employer (but they do not need to have a legal presence in HK).

    Whether you need a work permit or not is a slightly grey area. Clearly if you relocate (i.e. your normal residence become HK) then you would need one. If you hold a British passport then you can stay up to 6 months at a time as a tourist or temporary business visitor.

    The best course would be simply to mail your question the the Immigration Department: [email protected] They are quick and helpful.