Hi Littlemermaid
Thank for info and is good to know IMD accept Proxy in visa extension.
bdw
It may be a bit confusing.. I started my HK residence in 2013 and return to Down Under in 2017 and also have a job there. I returned to HK in 2019 to extend my visa and explained to IMD that I have a job there. My passport expires this June and want to extend it with my spouse remains as my sponsor. Looking at the conditions for HK PR, I am not eligible and hence will not apply. I only apply in few years times after I return to HK
I want my “residence” to be uninterrupted. I may need a few more years of residence in HK but not to wait another 7 years again. Another reason for extending my visa, at any time I can stay in HK longer than 30,days without having to leave the country.
In Down Under not everyone is eligible for Pension . There is a mean test covers finance and asset.
According to DAP, IMD gives 6 months period to enter HK after approving the visa extension. The 6 months period may not be sufficient for me.
I want to be doubly checked. Can I confirmed IMD grants not more than 12 months after the visa expired for renewal? The reason is that one has to apply for permission to exit the country and my situation is not under their condition for approval. I may need more than 6 months to enter HK
The Covid situation is so fluid. Recently the Sunshine state has a UK variant and thousands were tested. 8? are infected and heard there will be a lock down. Easter holiday maker’s plan are now in balance. As happened in the past, they close the state border and this include the southern state.
I thought some might have gone through this ie stuck, with limited flights and hence unable to return to HK in time.
When calling IMD, hope the right person pick up the phone. Even in the private sectors, some clerks or office assistants are not clear on new products or company new policies. They are cautious as they are seen to be "interpreting" the regulations.
I agree that I don't think you are eligibile for PR now so should not apply. But also in a few years time after you return to HK, you also will not be eligible, right?!! Even if you are successful in getting a HK dependent visa now, if you dont use it and move to HK, keep living down under for the next few years, then this time doesnt count towards your 7 years to get HK PR. So I still dont understand why you bother to apply for a HK dependent visa now if you have no plans to go to HK. Just apply when you are ready to move there.