I did some digging and found this thread sort of similar: http://hongkong.geoexpat.com/forum/54/thread211998.html
The last comment from gunsnroses is interesting for me:
But they are prob talking about GEP, which is different. If any one has any idea about this..kindly do give me some inputFrom what I have seen if you have already applied for extension/transfer of visa, you don't have to exit the country, even if your current visa expires before new visa comes in, but, yes you can't work without visa.
Seriously, your best bet it to go to the immigration department and discuss the issue with them to see whether they can find a temporary solution. Do not believe your HR lady (sorry Fiona) when she says there is no problem, make sure you have a written statement/permit that allows you to stay - only the immigration department can give you this permission, not your HR department.
Last edited by elle; 26-09-2013 at 06:20 PM. Reason: typo
That's OK elle, unlike some out there I do represent my employees - I've even been to the detention centre with an overstayer I have worked for years with ID and have never had a bad experience, or at least not one that I couldn't turn around. Like many lines of work, there are the good and the bad. The least she should have done is get something in writing from them, they are very good about that, they'll fax you within minutes - but she probably only went through to the general enquiry line anyway!
I was in a similar situation as you're. Overstayed one day, as my iang visa came a day after my student visa expiry. Turned back while trying to goto macau as i was told that the system wudnt allow this..At the immd, i was asked to write letter of apology to director of immigration. After two days of processing, i was given 7 day visit visa as a courtesy covering my overstayed days. Then i went on to exit n re enter using iang visa.
If you have applied the iang thro HR, probably the visa will be given as a single entry, assuming ur out of hk. The right way is to apply personally at iang office mentioning ur in hk, then the immd will issue the iang visa covering overstayed days without the need for exit n reentry..
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UPDATE
For the benefit of other members, I am updating this thread, and would like to make a new thread too.
So I went to the Immigration department today myself, and I was told by the visa officer in charge that as long as I have the extension application receipt, I can stay in Hong Kong as long as they are making a decision, EVEN if my current visa expires.
In case, the IANG visa extension is refused, then I have one day to leave HK. But if approved then all is OK.
I would like to thank all members here who gave me their valuable advice. Really really appreciate the help
Last edited by ecy5maa; 27-09-2013 at 11:27 AM.
Thanks for the update Ecy5maa, wish you good luck on your visa.