[normad]

Ok guys, the date for me and my husband to move to HK is getting closer. Now I am planning to purchase one-way flight tickets. I am a HK citizen and my husband has a EU passport. Can someone tell me if the airport immigration officers will give my husband a difficult time if he carries a one-way ticket? Will they check the tickets at all?

Also, can I apply for his dependent visa after we arrive, or should I do this beforehand?

[matanica66]

Hi Normad.

I came in last Saturday on a dependency visa with a one-way ticket and did not have any problems. I came in by myself. The did no ask to check any documentation apart from my visa (and passport). The main policy document states you must have adequate resources to return to your place of residence or citizenship. You might want to carry a copy of your latest bank statemen(s) just in case. Evidence of income whilst you are here would also be of use.

Mat.

[jimbo]

Normad

They hardly ever check and I have done exactly the same thing in the past few trips to HK, I'm also an EU passport holder.

So don't worry.

But do as Mat says though in case you get an immigration official on a bad day.

[lowlight]

If you don't have your visa in hand, I can see how there might be problems. However I don't think they would keep you there or deport you if you can show that you have sufficient funds to get back home within the alloted time for a visitor's vide, in case you aren't able to get a long term dependant visa.

[normad]

Thank you for all your replies! Now I see that it may be to our advantage to apply for the dependent visa before we move there.

But let's say that he just enters Hong Kong with his EU passport, as a tourist, and he has no proof of income except my income (in case the officers ask), would that still be alright? Can someone give an educated guess? Your help is greated appreciated.

Normad

[lowlight]

Originally Posted by normad

Thank you for all your replies! Now I see that it may be to our advantage to apply for the dependent visa before we move there.

But let's say that he just enters Hong Kong with his EU passport, as a tourist, and he has no proof of income except my income (in case the officers ask), would that still be alright? Can someone give an educated guess? Your help is greated appreciated.

Normad

Most people will probably say it's OK, but I personally wouldn't risk it. Most airlines allow you to change the return date up to 1 year, free of charge. Why not buy a round trip ticket, and use the return to visit home some time in the next 365 days? I'm sure you guys will want to go back for xmas or something (or get away from the Hong Kong summer heat )

[jaykay]

The theory is that you should apply for the dependants visa before arriving. You can however apply when you're here although your husband will have to leave and return to HK to validate this visa. He can do this by going to Shenzhen or Macau.

I wouldn't worry to much about a one way ticket. I had been in and out of HK for many years on a work visa but my visits after were on a tourist visa to see my then fiance. When it was close to us getting married I entered on a tourist visa with a one way ticket. We got married about a month later and applied for the dependant visa. A quick trip to Shenzhen after issue and it was all ok.

[nation]

I came into HK a couple of weeks without a return ticket and immigration didn't bat an eye lid. I'm on an Australian passport, came in from London where I've been living for the last few years and have quite a few HK entry stamps on my passport over the past 5 years or so.

[normad]

Hi,
Thank you all for your replies! Now I feel less worried!
Normad