[Ellephant]

Mmmnn

So my husband just got his contract - only ten days paid leave? Does this include public holidays, or are they extra - if so, how many of those are there?

Also, anyone know about applying for dependent visa? His firm have sent applications for his Visa, but nothing for me - is there somewhere i can get the forms, and how easy is the process?

Lots of q's, but you guys are the pro's!

Cheers

Elle

[PDLM]

Ten days is sort of entry level for local companies. There's quite a range here - I know people on 10 and I know people on 25+ days.

Public Holidays will be in addition but you need to check:
- what is the working week? Many local companies work half (or even full) days on some or all Saturdays.
- Does he get Statutory Holidays or General Holidays in addition? Statutory (as the name says) is the minimum, but most people get General Holidays. These dates are listed here: http://www.info.gov.hk/info/holiday_e.htm

[JAherbert]

hi,

10 days is standard. However, there are approx. 13 days public holidays per annum. To stretch those 10 days selectively use one or two days annual leave before/after public holidays will give you a week long holiday / long weekend.

Also recommend that you book leave/flights ASAP because primary holiday periods are very busy.

Once your husbands visa is approved, you can then apply for a dependant visa, collect the forms from immigration dept. (and in case you didnt know - a dependants visa does not allow you to legally work in Hong Kong, you need a sponsored employment visa)

[Ellephant]

You guys are great - so fast!

So, I will enter HK as a tourist, and then change to dependent?

Many Thanks

Elle