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Student VISA

Application

NEWS UPDATE

5 September 2025

Adjustment of Fee for Ordinary Visa Applications

The Immigration Department (ImmD) will implement an adjustment to the application fee for the issue of an ordinary visa, including student visa/entry permit (i.e. New Entry Visa Application and Visa Extension). Effective from 8 September 2025, the fee will be revised from $230 to $330 for all applications submitted on or after this date.

 

For details, please refer to the ImmD website.

**9 September 2025**

Student Visa Application Fee Adjustment

Following the visa permit fee adjustment by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR, the visa sponsorship and processing fee will be updated to HK$1,100, effective September 10, 2025.

24 February 2023

Enhancement to Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

The Immigration Department (ImmD) has recently implemented an enhancement measure to IANG. A successful IANG visa applicant will normally be granted an initial stay of 24 months in Hong Kong for employment or study. Subsequent IANG visa extension will be on a 3-3 year pattern, provided that applicants should fulfil the requisite criteria.

 

For details of such enhancement measure, please refer to the ImmD website.

  • All students without the right of abode/right to land in Hong Kong must apply for a student visa for the purpose of education from the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD).
     

  • Student visa applicants are required to have a local sponsor. While admitting to HKU, you are required to nominate Admissions Office of the Registry to be your local sponsor.
     

  • It is the responsibility of individual students to make appropriate visa arrangement before they come to Hong Kong.

WHO IS THIS FOR?
Entry for Study
Base on the travelling passport/Exit-Entry Permit you are holding for entry into Hong Kong, please select the follows to start the online visa application:

Step 1 : Applicant receives a conditional/confirmed offer of admission*

Step 2 : Applicant prepares the required documents and starts the visa application via the Student Visa Application System

Step 3 : Applicant uploads all the required documents and settles an application fee

Step 4 : Admissions Office checks the documents within 5 working days

Step 5 : Applicant uploads revised or outstanding document(s) (if required)

Step 6 : Admissions Office confirms the documents within 5 working days

Step 7 : Applicant sends the complete set of application documents to Admissions Office by courier/registered mail

Step 8 : Admissions Office submits the application to ImmD

Step 9 : ImmD processes the application in 6-8 weeks and releases results

Step 10 : Applicant may need to upload additional document(s) upon request by the ImmD

Step 11 : Applicant confirms address for delivery of the visa label/entry permit (*Taiwan Students Only)

Step 12 : Admissions Office sends the student visa/entry permit to applicant with firm/confirmed offer only through online notification or mail

* Please submit your visa application within 6 months from the start date of your studies. Application submitted TOO EARLY will be put on hold.

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*Upon a visa/entry permit is granted by ImmD, the visa/entry permit label will be collected by the Admissions Office for onward transmission to you. However, the visa/entry permit will ONLY be sent after you have submitted a proof of your Firm/Confirmed Offer of Admission to us.

  • The processing time for an Entry for Study visa application is 8-10 weeks (which 6-8 weeks by ImmD) upon application submission with all required documents available normally. The actual processing time could be longer for individual cases, especially if your set of documents is incomplete. You are advised to apply for the visa as soon as possible after accepting an offer of admission to study in HKU.

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  • For Mainland Chinese applicants, you should reserve additional 2 weeks to apply for an Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) (港澳通行證) and the relevant exit endorsement (逗留D簽).

  • The Entry for Study visa application fee is HK$1100. The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Please settle the fee using a Credit Card or Mobile Payment. Debit Card may not always be accepted.

Sample of Entry Student Visa and Landing Slip for Student

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Under normal circumstances, students should possess the following items before they could study in this university:

 

(a) An Entry Student Visa Label (e-Visa)* + A Landing Slip for Student

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ENTRY ARRANGEMENT
Vis Extension and Others
EXTERNAL INFORMATION
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  1. ImmD Guidebook for Entry for Study in Hong Kong
     

  2. ImmD FAQs on Immigration Policy on Study
     

  3. Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG)
     

  4. Application for Residence as Dependants
     

  5. List of Consulates

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.
     

  3. The visa fees paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.
    All content in this website may be updated at any time without prior notice.
     

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