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APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF STUDY PROGRAMME

IMPORTANT NOTES
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  1. Students must obtain approval from the Hong Kong Immigration Department before changing their enrolled study programme. The application may only be approved if the applicant continues to meet the relevant requirements for studying in Hong Kong.​
     

  2. Generally, the HKU Admissions Office will forward the application to the Immigration Department within five working days (excluding the day of submission), after the applicant has submitted all required documents online to the HKU Visa application system (see the link below).
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  3. Normally, the Immigration Department takes about four to six weeks to process your application. You will be notified of the result by email if your application is successful.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED​​
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  1. A photocopy of an official Programme Transfer Letter

  2. Copy of your (1) latest Visa/Entry permit and (2) the latest landing slip (if available)

  3. A photocopy of passport/travel document pages showing your personal particulars

  4. A copy of your Hong Kong Identity card

  5. A copy of your HKU student card

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*If you cannot provide the documents, please complete the Declaration of Missing Documents and upload it onto the system. 

EXTERNAL INFORMATION
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  1. ImmD Guidebook for Entry for Study in Hong Kong

  2. ImmD FAQs on Immigration Policy on Study

Click below to access the Online Student Visa Application System:
DISCLAIMER
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  1. The information listed above serves as references only according to the guidelines given by the Immigration of HKSAR. The Immigration reserves the right to change the eligibility criteria and details of the visa application arrangements from time to time without prior notice.          

  2. Approval of applications is entirely discretionary by the ImmD and is subject to changes in government policies. The Director of Immigration reserves absolute discretion to refuse any application even if the application meets all eligibility criteria. Admissions Office will not be responsible for any delay/cancellation/rejection in your student visa application.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            For enquiries, please click here.

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