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Old 01-06-2006, 06:55 PM
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Overstaying visa

Is it generally a bad thing to stay past your HK visa date by a couple days?
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Old 02-06-2006, 10:31 AM
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No.. its absolutely OK.. Last day of visa is just a reminder..
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lowlight : are you american by any chance?
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An off-duty immigration officer once told me that this would normally be a HK$135 fine.
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Old 02-06-2006, 01:57 PM
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Please do not do this, I do not know of any country who sees this as a minor thing. Some countries ban you for a long period of time from entering their country.

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OVERSTAYING

Don't overstay beyond the limit of your visa. The Hong Kong authorities consider overstaying a serious matter and you may be held in detention, fine and deported, or removed at your own expense. In general, British Citizens are allowed a six month visa free stay in Hong Kong.
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Old 02-06-2006, 02:02 PM
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yeah why not just follow the rules. i know someone who got fined for it. but the choice is up to you really.
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Old 02-06-2006, 02:16 PM
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I'm Canadian

I ask because I have a trip to Taiwan on Monday, but my Visa expires tomorrow (Saturday). I thought 1 or 2 days would be OK, but I guess I'll have to make a quick run to SZ today or tomorrow

I'd rather pay a $135 fine though...

But what I am worried about if this puts a 'mark' on my passport for the next few times I want to enter HK

Better play by the rules I guess

I hate Shen Zhen.

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Old 02-06-2006, 02:40 PM
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lowlight : are you american by any chance?
What is that supposed to mean?
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Old 02-06-2006, 02:47 PM
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why not go to macau instead since you don't like SZ
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There is a neighbour of mine who was caught having overstayed his visa by 2 years. He got a 6 month suspended sentence and was only not deported as he has a young daughter in school here.

I know 2 days is not 2 years but I think it is probably a can of worms you could do without opening.
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