[Slee]

I am a HK citizen, so i am here asking questions for my french boyfriend (bf).
We plan to get marry, so it should help my bf to get a working visa in HK.
BUT... the problem is, I am now studying in Germany and will have my master degree in Feb, which means i probably will not have a job or any income by the time my bf comes to HK.

Do u guys think it is still possible for my bf to get a working visa after our marriage? or We'd better wait until i get a job in HK? Which means probably we have to be far away from each other in the coming 4 to 6 months.

Moreover, regarding job opportunities, I would like to know if my bf will have a chance to get a decent job in HK with 6 years' experience as an analyst programmer/developer and being bilingual (french/english). And what should be the reasonable salary (say, 20K/month)?

Any comment or suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!

feeling lost,
Stella

[berryplucker]

To clarify, your boyfriend would not be applying for a working visa (officially an "Employment Visa", which are linked to specific jobs and which are sponsored by the employer) - he would be applying for a dependent visa, which would allow him to work anywhere and which would be sponsored by you.

To be honest my feeling is that it may be a struggle to get a job, but not impossible, particularly since your salary expectation is very reasonable.

If I were him I would start by applying to the HK offices of French or Belgian multinationals who might need software expertise here, emphasising that he would not need to be sponsored for an employment visa.

For example: Alcatel, CLSA, BNP, Fortis, SocGen, ... (the French Chamber site here http://www.fccihk.com/ may be of use)

[Slee]

Hello Berryplucker

just want to thank u wholeheartedly for the reply. Ur post is very helpful!!!

[nivantj]

Which means probably we have to be far away from each other in the coming 4 to 6 months.

First thing first... Forget about your future hubby's job and start worrying about your job without which his journey can not even start. Frankly, Considering you being a fresh grad and a tight job market over here, you might have to stay far from each other a little longer..

[Slee]

Hi Nivantj,

Thanks for ur advice. Just check the guidance notes for dependant visa. It seems what u said is very much the truth. Start worrying about my own job hunting...

[auss]

Slee its not about whether you have a job or not it certainly helps it is to prove that you can support your husband.

If you can prove that with out having a job then there is no need to get a job just to satisfy immigration.

Although with out a job it is hardwer to prove this.

[Slee]

auss,

Of course it would be great if I could prove that I can support my bf without having a job. Unfortunately I do need a job to prove my financial status.

Afterall I have graduated. It is time to move on, get a job and earn some money. Do not want to be a 'parasite'/ burden of anyone.

[auss]

Slee your missing the point or i am, 1 of the 2.

I thought the reason for your post was to get your b/f/husband a dependents visa in HK and my answer was to that point.

It had nothing to do with you being a burden on anyone.

Just for reference sake i know of one couple who got married and the wife was chinese and was only earning 10,000hkd a month and the residence was a approved and although there is focus to make sure you can support your Husband(i say husband because you cant get it for your b/f only husband)

the main focus is whether or not the marriage is real or just to get a residence visa.

[dicey]

Originally Posted by Slee

Which means probably we have to be far away from each other in the coming 4 to 6 months.

Hi Stella,

If your or his finacial situation allows it he might as well stay in Hong Kong on his tourist visa. As soon as it expires he just needs to pass the border of Mainland China or Macau and the visa will be valid for another 3 months.

I was in almost the same situation as you are now. Moved from Germany to Hong Kong, got married and am now applying for a dependant visa. If you have any further questions regarding the applying procedure I'll be happy to answer them if I can .

Good luck

[Slee]

hi auss, yes, I got your point and thanks for your reference. And the marriage will be for real if we decide to do it.

hi Dicey, thank you very much for your advice!! I will contact you for sure if I have further questions.
Good luck to your new life in Hong Kong with your husband. If you have questions regarding living in Hong Kong, I'll be happy to help if I can.