[kevock85]

I have recently finished my degree and would like to go and work in Hong Kong for a while before I start my MIB in February. I’m lucky in that I have a contact in Hong Kong who is a CEO, and is willing to give me a business admin role. The trouble is I know for there are strict conditions for granting work permits and there is little to no chance of me being granted one for an admin job, which, frankly, isn’t even a real job but one created for me to get experience. What are my options then for getting over there and getting a few months experience? Am I able to go over there on the premise of a holiday for 90 days and spend it working? Is the working holiday visa an option? Are you able to do that for 3-5 months or does it have to be the 12 months?

Thanks in advance. Hope you can help, I’m desperate to get over there!!!

[PDLM]

If you qualify for the working holiday visa (Aus, NZ or Irish passport and under the age limit) then I reckon that would be the best way. Otherwise possibly a training visa? If your friend is CEO of a multinational which employs expats then they should be able to work something out.

[Alby]

You can also consider applying for a training visa - and state it as you are doing an internship between studies to get ore hands on experience.

[kevock85]

Thanks guys. In relation to holiday working visas, are you allowed to work full-time on these? I thought one of the conditions of the visa was you have to be going mainly for a holiday, which would be hard to justify seeing as I'd be in a 9 to 5 job!

Is there anywhere I can find more information on training visas in Hong Kong? I've searched the net but can't find anything.

Thanks again!

[KnowItAll]

http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4_1a.htm

[kevock85]

Thanks Knowitall. Do you think a training visa is the most appropriate for my situation then?

[Alby]

Originally Posted by kevock85

Do you think a training visa is the most appropriate for my situation then?

Yes! and you can even create a personal learning plan which will help you maximize your learning experience at the company. You may even consider sharing this with your potential boss and immigration - as it would be perceieved by immigration more as an appropriate internship which would qualify for a "training visa." Additionally since you are in HK for such a short time I would also suggest that in your leraning plan that you attempt to meet other people in the field for informational interviews - as this can only help you further as you develop your career and personal goals.

For personal learning plan drafting: http://www.halmacomber.com/Preparing...ing_Plan1.html