How long can i stay - british passport

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  1. #1

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    How long can i stay - british passport

    I hold a british passport. How long can i stay in hong kong for?
    I think it is 180 days. Can someone confirm?


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    As a visitor, yes, 180 days, if you hold a full British Citizen passport.

    Note that as a visitor you may not come to Hong Kong for the purpose of study, taking up employment, training, investment or residence. For any of those you would need a visa.

    Last edited by PDLM; 16-01-2010 at 06:48 PM.

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    Thanks PDLM.

    On the visitor/residency issue. Is it OK to stay at relatives for 6 months as a visitor? I think this is OK

    But I don't think I am allowed to rent a flat for 6 months. What if I stay at a relatives unoccupied flat for 6 months? Is this OK?


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    Yes if the immigration official lets you stay for 6 months, you can stay for 6 months. But of course they have discretion to give you less.

    Just make sure you have enough money to support your stay, in case they ask you a lot of questions and want to check.