If Chinese passport holders need visa to work in Hong Kong?
I am a student, holding Chinese passport. Now I am applying to an internship program in HK, but I was noticed that "Due to the short period of the internship assignments, we are not able to sponsor visa for all internship positions." So just wondering if the Chinese passport holders need visa to work in Hong Kong?
China - 3 Answers
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Yes.
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Unless you have a HK identity card, then you must have an employment visa to work in HK.
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Yes they need work visas. Internships are usually viewed as temporary jobs so it's not unusual that the company won't sponsor you a visa. Employers would want longer period of stay within the company to maximize the visa application.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
What are the international reputations of Hong Kong grad schools?
What are the international reputations of Hong Kong grad schools?
Anyone have an educated opinion on the international reputation of HKU or HKUST graduate schools? If you are a grad student at one of these schools, could you please send me an e-mail? Thanks!! Thanks Jack, that's very helpful! Does he have any opinion on HKU as well?
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My dad worked at HKUST. We live in Canada now. He's from the most prestigeous school in China, I won't name it. He says HKUST is great, even suggests that I should go to it to pursue a master's degree in engineering after I finish undergrad.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
if i know chinese, will it benefit in living in hong kong?
if i know chinese, will it benefit in living in hong kong?
i am a bangladeshi student, want to to post graduation in journalism in hong kong. i am learning chinese. will chinese knowing help me to get part time job or other facilities in hong kong during study? i plan to come february next year.
China - 5 Answers
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It always helps to learn the local language however, in HK Cantonese is the main dialect spoken not Mandarin.
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Welcome to Hong Kong. It definitely better if you know chinese, also if you could speak Cantonese. At least, you can work in local newspaper not just English one. :)
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Especially if you can read and write Chinese.
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Let me ask you a few question first!! What type of part time job u looking for? With a student visa in Hong Kong it might not be possible for u to work at all! but in many place people do hire people without any work premit as it is cheaper for them but for sure you are looking at job under $20hkd an hour. Teaching english maybe a good idea for you. pritive tutor in hong kong is not cheap at all! normally u get more than $60hkd an hour and sometimes up to $120. (teaching school children's english age 10-15) In hong kong most indian and bangla people work in restaurant or shops in tourist areas sellingwatches and digital cameras
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The spoken language in Hong Kong is Cantonese and that's dramatically different from Mandarin Chinese. Chinese has 5 tones, Cantonese has 9 tones. However, more and more people in Hong Kong learn to speak Chinese now but it's also a foreign language for them. What definitely helps is being able to read and write Chinese even though Hong Kong uses the non-simplified characters whilst you most likely learn the simplified characters of Mainland China. Nevertheless it's a good start already and it will be easier for you to pick up Cantonese if you already know Chinese.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
What is the best college in HONG KONG?
What is the best college in HONG KONG?
What is the best College in Hong KOng that has the same rules like USA colleges? Like having to choose whatever subjects Students want to study and simply going there to apply for college rather having HKCEE passes and all. And what is the best Liberal ARTs program or enrollment college in HONG KONG? Please help if there is any.
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i have not a clue. but that sounds like it'd be really fun to go
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Actually studying in Hong Kong will drive you crazy except you really like the major that you are going to study. Having HKCEE results means nothing, moreover, colleges in HK focus on BUSINESS and SCIENCE more than L. ARTS.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
I have a single entry visa to China, can I still go to Hong Kong for visits?
I have a single entry visa to China, can I still go to Hong Kong for visits?
I'm a student doing an internship in Shenzhen, and have a 90 day single entry visa. Can I go there, and visit Hong Kong periodically? If not how what do I have to get in order to be able to go to hong kong? Thanks, Rukie I am a Canadian Citizen
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yes i think
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You will need a multi-entry visa in order to re-enter China. Your single entry is good for one trip in to and out of the mainland. If you go to Hong Kong, you will need to get another visa to return to Shenzhen. Talk to the company you are doing your internship with about multi-entry so you don't have to reapply every time you go to Hong Kong. Those in Shenzhen frequently have multiple-entry visas. Good luck!
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yes
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No, you don't need a visa. Please check the link below for details.
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Yeah, you can.
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You probably don't need a visa for Hong Kong (but you haven't told us your nationality), but you certainly would need a new visa to return to the mainland.
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No..... As soon as you leave China your valid becomes invalid. It maybe an idea to visit Hong Kong when your visa runs out and then fly home from Hong Kong.
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Your only entry has been used up when coming to China. You need another entry to come back to China again from HK. It is visa free for citizens from many countries to visit HK. If you are not from the 33 countries on the control list, you can easily re-apply for a new China visa in HK. In short, your nationality is quite important when talking about the visas. May I know what your nationality is? Source: http://www.cn-visa.com/china_visa_faqs.asp
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No you can't visit Hong Kong. Visiting Hong Kong means leaving China (though Hong Kong is technically part of China). You would then need to reapply for a visa just to get back into Shenzhen. What you could do is visit a Chinese consulate office and ask them to change your visa to a multi-entry.
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Nope. Even though HK is part of China, you'd have to exit China in order to go to HK. If u haven't already gotten your visa, apply for a multi-entry visa. thats your only solution.
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HKSAR visa requirements for the following foreign countries / territories: Nationality of foreign country (Territory)/ Type of Travel Document Visa free period for visit not exceeding Always require VISA, except in direct transit by air and when the person does not leave the airport transit area CANADA 90 Days - for more information,please visit http://www.handandaily.com/2009/01/how-to-go-to-shenzhen-via-hong-konghow-to-get-to-shenzhen-from-hong-kong.html http://www.visitchn.com/2009/01/philippine-passport-holder-going-to-lo-wu-schenzen-via-hong-kong.html http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas.htm
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If you get out of China mainland, you may not get in again with your single visa, if you wanna go to HK, you may just put your final station in HK, after you visit HK, then take off in HK.see more information, http://zjj.fortune998.com.cn/,http://wuyuan.fortune998.com.cn/,http://slortune998.com.cn/
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Hong Kong to New York City cheapest airline tickets?
Hong Kong to New York City cheapest airline tickets?
Airline tickets from Hong Kong to New York City- what is the cheapest I can get? Is $600 possible for a single airline ticket from Hong Kong to New York City? I am a student at Columbia University and I am currently on break with my family in hong Kong. My family isn't offering me any money so I am on a budget of $500-$700 for the airplance ticket. I don't care whether it's Newark or JFK I just want to get to NYC and I am coming back this August.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
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Check globester.com. They have the best international fares.
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Try CP Air, People Express or Western.
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I see $811 the last week of August with China Airways, and that's the cheapest published fare currently with seats available. You might check for student fares at http://www.statravel.com.hk I also checked Oasis Hong Kong to London, then London to New York, but currently doesn't look like it will save you any money. Good luck with STA.
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try cheapoair.com - I can see the fare as USD 711.00 Hope this will make you more comfortable out there.... all the best...
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Airline tickets from Hong Kong to New York City- what is the cheapest I can get? Is $600 possible for a single airline ticket from Hong Kong to New York City? I am a student at Columbia University and I am currently on break with my family in hong Kong. My family isn't offering me any money so I am on a budget of $500-$700 for the airplance ticket. I don't care whether it's Newark or JFK I just want to get to NYC and I am coming back this August.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
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Check globester.com. They have the best international fares.
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Try CP Air, People Express or Western.
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I see $811 the last week of August with China Airways, and that's the cheapest published fare currently with seats available. You might check for student fares at http://www.statravel.com.hk I also checked Oasis Hong Kong to London, then London to New York, but currently doesn't look like it will save you any money. Good luck with STA.
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try cheapoair.com - I can see the fare as USD 711.00 Hope this will make you more comfortable out there.... all the best...
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Living in Hong Kong?
Living in Hong Kong?
Hi, I am going to be a foreign exchange student in Hong Kong and have a few questions. My main question is what are the average families like? I will be staying with a host family and wondering what they will most likely be like. Where does the average family live? etc. I will also be going to a Hong Kong public school. What are the schools like there? Where do people live? What are the average homes like? I am going down for a whole school year. Any suggestions as to what I should do? I really want to know everything that there is about living in Hong Kong. Thanks a lot and cannot wait to go there!
China - 5 Answers
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Hey! i was born and raised in the UK, but i have family in Hong Kong so i just share my thoughts about hong kong. Well i think the schools are alot grade orientated and is harder than how it is in england. The Average Homes can be quite spacious depending what area you live in, but can also be small if you live in the city areas . The Place is very busy in the city, everyone works very hard trying to earn a living. Well Good Luck!!!! =]
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Well, I'm not completely sure but I have lived in a city in China (even though I now live in the USA)... Average Familes will have one child and you will have a nice room or share one...your going to walk home and don't expect people to wear designer clothes to school if it's a middle class family... First, average homes will have like a: Kitchen- It would be about 12 by 6 feet...It will also include the washer because in China/Hong Kong they have a room to hang their clothes to dry Living Room- Couch, TV (NOT PLASMA LCD), and it's about 17 by 20 feet, everything essential thing you would find in a living room Dining Area- NOT formal dining area, eating, etc. Bathroom- Toilet, Sink, etc. Second, the host family will be very kind to you. There is a chance that they will do things they normally won't do. Third, the average family in Hong Kong lives in an apartment. The public schools will have a playground if it's for younger kids. Older grades will have to an area in the front to chat and stuff. The curriculum is going to be quite hard and you will have to deal with a lot of tedious homework everyday, and they give lots of homework over the summer. People live in many places, probably 99% of people will live in apartments. Any suggestions: Be Yourself, you will probably will have to walk to school everyday and you might have to buy your own food for yourself, try not to talk to strangers... It's very busy and it might be hard to adjust because it might be a little chaotic there...the place is very busy and don't expect the dad (or person(s) to go to work early and return early (4 P.M.).... Have fun!
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Housing in Hong Kong is of the apartment or flats type, unlike in the US or other areas where houses stand on lots and have some of yard surrounding it. Depending on the means of the family that you will live it, the apartment/flat will either be moderately sized or large. Hong Kong families are quite close knit, and mothers are very involved with their children. It's also quite common for these families to have at least one household helper living with them. Hong Kong people also love to eat outdoors, so don't be surprised if you get invited to join them for lunch or dinner out on occasion. And speaking of meals, dinner is the heaviest meal of the day. This is when the whole family is usually complete and able to sit down to a meal together. Schooling in Hong Kong is rather rigorous. Students there are exposed to a lot of activities outside of school to either supplement their studies or teach them new skills. You will see a lot of centers for math and english. Some families will also hire tutors for the children to help with english, math or chinese (putong hua). Depending on the family and student, some families are very intense when it comes to their children's schooling (this would be the usual norm) or they might be 'relaxed' in that they won't push the children too hard to study and keep up grades. I don't know about public schools, but private schools there can be quite demanding with the work load in terms of homework and projects, especially in high school. I suggest that you observe and try to make friends to learn how students at your school are like. They do know how to have fun even when they concentrate on their studies. It would be a good idea to really concentrate on studies during the week, then during the weekend (like Saturdays) try to go out and explore so that you will also learn more about the culture and people outside of what you learn in school.
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Hongkong is not big. You may see a lot of people if you live in Kowloon and Hongkong Island. There are fewer people in New Territory. The average family live in apartments which may not be spacious. Hongkong people are very friendly. I'm sure there are a lot for you to explore yourself. Have a good time there.
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i studied in a quite prestigious public school here and have friends study abroad. i can tell u the education system here is much much tougher than in US/UK! also the syllabus covered is so much harder, especially for mathematics. and it's more grade-orientated.. most of the students here went to tutorial centre after school. but it's not really that harsh when u've get used to it, it's just in comparison, it's harsher. but i guess as u're a exchange student, u don't have to face all those public exams, the workload won't be that huge :) enjoy your year in HK :)
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Hi, I am going to be a foreign exchange student in Hong Kong and have a few questions. My main question is what are the average families like? I will be staying with a host family and wondering what they will most likely be like. Where does the average family live? etc. I will also be going to a Hong Kong public school. What are the schools like there? Where do people live? What are the average homes like? I am going down for a whole school year. Any suggestions as to what I should do? I really want to know everything that there is about living in Hong Kong. Thanks a lot and cannot wait to go there!
China - 5 Answers
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1 :
Hey! i was born and raised in the UK, but i have family in Hong Kong so i just share my thoughts about hong kong. Well i think the schools are alot grade orientated and is harder than how it is in england. The Average Homes can be quite spacious depending what area you live in, but can also be small if you live in the city areas . The Place is very busy in the city, everyone works very hard trying to earn a living. Well Good Luck!!!! =]
2 :
Well, I'm not completely sure but I have lived in a city in China (even though I now live in the USA)... Average Familes will have one child and you will have a nice room or share one...your going to walk home and don't expect people to wear designer clothes to school if it's a middle class family... First, average homes will have like a: Kitchen- It would be about 12 by 6 feet...It will also include the washer because in China/Hong Kong they have a room to hang their clothes to dry Living Room- Couch, TV (NOT PLASMA LCD), and it's about 17 by 20 feet, everything essential thing you would find in a living room Dining Area- NOT formal dining area, eating, etc. Bathroom- Toilet, Sink, etc. Second, the host family will be very kind to you. There is a chance that they will do things they normally won't do. Third, the average family in Hong Kong lives in an apartment. The public schools will have a playground if it's for younger kids. Older grades will have to an area in the front to chat and stuff. The curriculum is going to be quite hard and you will have to deal with a lot of tedious homework everyday, and they give lots of homework over the summer. People live in many places, probably 99% of people will live in apartments. Any suggestions: Be Yourself, you will probably will have to walk to school everyday and you might have to buy your own food for yourself, try not to talk to strangers... It's very busy and it might be hard to adjust because it might be a little chaotic there...the place is very busy and don't expect the dad (or person(s) to go to work early and return early (4 P.M.).... Have fun!
3 :
Housing in Hong Kong is of the apartment or flats type, unlike in the US or other areas where houses stand on lots and have some of yard surrounding it. Depending on the means of the family that you will live it, the apartment/flat will either be moderately sized or large. Hong Kong families are quite close knit, and mothers are very involved with their children. It's also quite common for these families to have at least one household helper living with them. Hong Kong people also love to eat outdoors, so don't be surprised if you get invited to join them for lunch or dinner out on occasion. And speaking of meals, dinner is the heaviest meal of the day. This is when the whole family is usually complete and able to sit down to a meal together. Schooling in Hong Kong is rather rigorous. Students there are exposed to a lot of activities outside of school to either supplement their studies or teach them new skills. You will see a lot of centers for math and english. Some families will also hire tutors for the children to help with english, math or chinese (putong hua). Depending on the family and student, some families are very intense when it comes to their children's schooling (this would be the usual norm) or they might be 'relaxed' in that they won't push the children too hard to study and keep up grades. I don't know about public schools, but private schools there can be quite demanding with the work load in terms of homework and projects, especially in high school. I suggest that you observe and try to make friends to learn how students at your school are like. They do know how to have fun even when they concentrate on their studies. It would be a good idea to really concentrate on studies during the week, then during the weekend (like Saturdays) try to go out and explore so that you will also learn more about the culture and people outside of what you learn in school.
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Hongkong is not big. You may see a lot of people if you live in Kowloon and Hongkong Island. There are fewer people in New Territory. The average family live in apartments which may not be spacious. Hongkong people are very friendly. I'm sure there are a lot for you to explore yourself. Have a good time there.
5 :
i studied in a quite prestigious public school here and have friends study abroad. i can tell u the education system here is much much tougher than in US/UK! also the syllabus covered is so much harder, especially for mathematics. and it's more grade-orientated.. most of the students here went to tutorial centre after school. but it's not really that harsh when u've get used to it, it's just in comparison, it's harsher. but i guess as u're a exchange student, u don't have to face all those public exams, the workload won't be that huge :) enjoy your year in HK :)
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