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APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF STUDENT VISA

IMPORTANT NOTES

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  1. Full-time Non-local students whose limit of stay would be expired before their study end, or who is required to defer their study period should apply for a student visa extension. It is the responsibility of individual students to make appropriate visa extension arrangements before they can continue to study in HKSAR.                                                                                                                   

  2. The supporting letter required can be obtained by making an application at the online Student Visa Application System indicated below within 6 weeks before the expiry of the current student visa. Under normal circumstances, when all required documents are submitted to satisfaction, the supporting letter will be ready for collection online within 5 working days (excluding the day of submission). Early submission of application would be put on hold.                                                                                                        

  3. Students are required to apply for a student visa extension directly with the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) with the required supporting letter issued by the Admissions Office. The application for visa extension to the Extension Section of Hong Kong the Immigration Department (ImmD) should be submitted online within 4 weeks before the expiry of the current student visa. Please be reminded that you should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of submission of your extension application and collection of your extended visa.                                                                                                                               

  4. ImmD will normally take around 2-3 weeks to process an extension of student visa. 

 

   5. Part-time students should apply for a new student visa instead of an extension.

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* If your visa permit has already expired, you should apply for a new entry visa permit.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Please submit your application via the Online Student Visa Application System and upload the following documents to obtain the supporting letter.
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  1. A copy of your HKU student card

  2. A copy of your Hong Kong Identity card (if applicable)

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

  4. A copy of your visa permit (e-Visa) AND the latest landing slip

For Graduating Students (who are eligible for IANG)
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​If you have already completed all studies for your graduation requirement and just waiting for your graduation results, you may apply for the Interim Extension of Stay on Student Condition without the supporting letter from school on the ImmD's website. 
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Important Notes for Interim Extension of Stay on Student Condition:

  • Students may apply for interim extension 4 weeks before their limit of stay expires.

  • ​Students CANNOT take up any employment without the prior approval from the Immigration Department during the Interim Extension of Stay.​

  • Students must undertake, either online or in person, that they have completed their study programme and will apply for IANG in due course. 

  • For Current Students who mistakenly applied and have approved with Interim Extension of Stay MUST apply for a new entry permit for study if they must continue to study in Hong Kong. 

EXTERNAL INFORMATION
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  1. ImmD FAQs on Immigration Policy on Study

  2. ImmD Appointment Booking Services

  3. ImmD Address and Operation hours

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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