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In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Immigration Department (HKID) issued a new facilitation measure effective 8 April 2022, as the HKID seeks to aid non-permanent residents who are unable to return to Hong Kong to renew their visas.
Previously, a temporary measure was used at the discretion of the HKID to enable individuals to submit visa extension applications from overseas rather than being physically present in Hong Kong. Individuals were issued with a visa requiring them to enter Hong Kong within six months of the issue date to activate the renewed visa. Under the new measure, which is expected to remain in force until 31 December 2022 (whilst the government assesses the impact of the fifth wave of the epidemic), eligible non-permanent residents who are outside of Hong Kong may submit extension applications either through their representatives or online if the validity of their stay is due to expire within four weeks or if the visa has expired within the last 12 months. The main departure or change from the old temporary measure is that applicants are no longer required to return to Hong Kong to activate the renewed visa. Under the new measure, the e-visa extension may be activated outside of Hong Kong. Transitional measures are in place for those seeking to change their application from the old measure for consideration under the new one. To discuss the process or transitional measures and whether your employees qualify, please contact rowan.mckenzie@bakermckenzie.com.
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