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 Extension
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.