Visa Extension & Visa-related Matters

Student Visa

You should have got your student visa / entry permit (in the form of an “e-Visa”) before you came to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, a landing slip will be issued to you, and your student visa status will be activated. Please check the slip and make sure it contains “Student-Permitted to remain until (a date)” at the top. Keep both the “e-Visa” / entry permit and landing slip, and do not lose them throughout your stay in Hong Kong. Staple the landing slip to your passport. You will need to provide it for your student visa extension application or re-entry to Hong Kong (if applicable).

It is the responsibility of individual students to maintain a valid and legitimate visa status throughout their study at HKU. Should there be any circumstantial or personal changes leading to the termination or change of the current visa status, you are required to report immediately to the Hong Kong Immigration Department and apply for a new visa for study. Pursuing studies without a valid visa is a breach of the law.

VISA REMINDER! All International Students – Action Required

Important: Student Visa Verification – All International Students

- Valid Student Visa is MANDATORY
• You must hold a valid student visa/entry permit for the purpose of studying in Hong Kong.
• Entering Hong Kong on a visitor visa is not permitted for enrolment or attendance at classes.

- Consequences of Non Compliance
• Studying on an invalid visa is a breach of your conditions of stay under Hong Kong immigration law.
• The University is required to take action — your studies at HKU will be terminated if you fail to hold a valid student visa.

- Visa Upload & Verification Process
• Faculties will instruct you to upload your student visa on the Student Information System Visa Upload System during September.
• Please follow your Faculty's instructions carefully and submit your visa documents on time.

- Important Deadlines to Remember
• October — If you have not uploaded your visa, your access to ALL University facilities (except University Health Service) will be removed.
• End of October — If your visa status remains unverified after the deadline:

-> Your studies at HKU will be terminated from the start of November.

- Action Required NOW
• Check your student visa’s validity immediately.
• Keep a digital copy ready for upload.
• Watch your HKU email and Faculty announcements for the exact upload schedule and instructions.

- Need Help?
• Contact your Faculty Office or Admissions Office (visa sponsor office) if you have any questions about visa requirements or the upload process.

If your student visa will expire before you are able to complete your studies, you need to apply for a student visa extension at least one month before your student visa expires.
Visit the webpage of Admissions Office for information:
https://www.studentvisa.hku.hk

Change of status

All changes to your status related to your study, e.g. from study to internship, leave of absence, change of study programme, must be reported and approved by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Please report the change to your visa sponsor office, i.e. the Admissions Office.

Replacement of Visa / Entry Permit

If you lost your passport / travel document and the student visa label / entry permit, you must report it to the Hong Kong police and obtain a police report for the replacement of your student visa. Please report it to your visa sponsor office, i.e. the Admissions Office.

No overstaying!

You must leave Hong Kong before your student visa expires or within 4 weeks after you have completed your study, whichever is earlier.

For enquiries, please contact Admissions Office (your visa sponsor office)