🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Student
Students — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Education | post-secondary |
| Age range | 5–20 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/study.html.
- Typical processing: ~42 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: This webpage sets out the entry arrangement for persons who wish to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (hereafter “HKSAR”) fo”
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other Hong Kong routes
Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Special Scheme to Import Care Workers for Residential Care Homes — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Foreign Domestic Helper — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)General Employment Policy — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)General Employment Policy and Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (Technical Professionals Stream) — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Technology Talent Admission Scheme — Hong Kong: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Compare all Student programs →
More about emigrating to Hong Kong →
Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.