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Immigration department implements advance passenger information system
The Hong Kong Immigration Department has introduced the Advance Passenger Information (API) System, requiring airlines to transmit traveler details before boarding. With phased implementation through 2025, the system aims to enhance security while safeguarding residents’ right to travel. Learn how Prism Consultancy can support travelers and businesses under the new rules.
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Instructions for applying “mainland travel permit for hong kong and macao permanent residents (non-chinese citizens)”
The Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao permanent residents (non-Chinese citizens) offers five years of travel flexibility to mainland China. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and how Prism Consultancy can guide you through the application process with ease.
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Hong Kong government will begin a phased process of invalidating old identity cards in 2025
Hong Kong will begin phasing out old smart identity cards in 2025. The new legislation applies to all residents, with deadlines based on year of birth. Learn who is affected, the key dates, and how to stay compliant.
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Over 60,000 talents have been accepted through the Top Talent Pass Scheme application
“Of the 62,000 applicants who were approved under the Top Talent Pass Scheme, about 44,000 talented individuals arrived in Hong Kong,” stated Chris Sun, the president of the Secretary for Labor and Welfare in Hong Kong. The goal of the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) is to draw elite talent to Hong Kong in order…
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Hong Kong budget 2024: empowering businesses for new opportunities
The Hong Kong Budget 2024–25 introduces major initiatives to strengthen competitiveness, from SME support and tax incentives to HK$10B in biotech, AI, and green tech. With global talent programs and business-friendly policies, the city is positioning itself as a hub for innovation and long-term growth.
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These are Eight Advantages that you can get if you have a UAE Golden Visa
1. Long-term, renewable residency The ability to live in the United Arab Emirates on a renewable residence visa good for ten years is one of the principal advantages of the Golden Visa. As long as you meet the requirements for the category in which you originally applied for the visa, you are eligible to renew…
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Golden Visa Dubai: In the first half of 2023, the number of Golden Visas issued increased by almost 50%
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai reports that Dubai had a 52% increase in the number of Golden Visas issued in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. The Golden Visa Dubai, which was introduced in 2019, is a long-term residency that enables foreigners…
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Who is Eligible for Golden Visa UAE and How to Get One
Since the program’s debut in 2019, hundreds of thousands of UAE citizens have received a golden visa UAE. People who have made great contributions to the nation, possess highly sought-after abilities, or operate in vital sectors that are essential to economic growth are awarded 10-year resident permits. In November, the General Directorate of Residency and…
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Is it possible for me to obtain a golden visa depending on my salary? Here are the requirements for skilled professionals seeking a 10-year UAE visa
United Arab Emirates: Do you want to apply for a Golden Visa but aren’t sure if you qualify for one of the several categories? You can apply for a long-term residency permit if you are a skilled professional in the UAE with a legitimate employment contract and meet the required salary guidelines. Foreign professionals, investors,…
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Are Engineers Eligible for the UAE Golden Visa if they make a minimum of Dh30,000 per year?
If an individual has been classified as an engineer under classification level 1 or 2 of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) occupational classification or by any designated free zones in the UAE, they may apply for a UAE golden residency visa. The individual’s engineering degree certificate duly notarized and legalized in their…