[Gatts]

Hello,

I'm Belgian and currently studying in Belgium. I got accepted for a 3-month internship in a government company in Hong Kong. Apart from the 3 months internship, I plan on staying one month and a half longer just for holiday purposes. So some questions:
1) Will I have a work visa or student visa? Is this only for the 3 month period?
2) If it is a 3 month-only work visa, can I just re-enter from Shenzhen of Macau to get a tourist visa?
3) Supposing I get a 3-month work visa, can I buy a two-way fly ticket with 4 months and a half between arrival and departure?

Thx!

[kostas]

I think you better ask the government company in Hong Kong. They are the government anyway

As a tourist from an EU member state you can stay in HK for 3 months No visa is required.

[Gatts]

Since I have to order my own air tickets, I rather ask it now. The company is on holiday break.

[nivantj]

Usually extension of visa should not be a problem in genuine case. Neverthless, its better to get an extension in advance, if possible..... Just to be on safe side....

[shri]

Most EU nationals can leave Hong Kong and then reenter which will give them an automatic extension.

[Topshoj]

As an EU national you have no problem getting a tourist Visa extended. You just need to make a short trip to Macau or China. I am a Dane who have done this several times.