Q3. If I fail to get my student visa when the semester begins, can I come to Hong Kong as a visitor and start my study at PolyU?
No, it is by law that people entering Hong Kong as visitors are not allowed to study at any school/university without holding a valid student visa issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Our University will not accept a student for enrolment if he/she cannot present a valid travel document together with a student visa at the time of enrolment.
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Q25. My student visa is going to expire and I wish to apply to stay in Hong Kong under IANG. However, I have not yet received the result of my graduation. Can I extend my study in Hong Kong to wait for the result?
If you intend to apply to stay in Hong Kong under the IANG but have not yet received the result of graduation, you may apply for an interim extension of stay at the Immigration Department. You need to bring along the travel document and HKID card ...
Q6. In what situations should I apply for student visa extension in Hong Kong?
For Full-time students If your student visa is set to expire before the completion of your studies within the normal study period of your programme, you should apply for student visa extension at least 5 weeks before your current visa expires. If you ...
Q7. How do I apply for student visa extension?
It is your responsibility to apply for student visa extension before it expires. At the time of application submission and visa label collection, applicants must be physically in Hong Kong, as required by the Immigration Department. You should extend ...
Q20. Can I continue to stay in Hong Kong after discontinuation of my study?
Once it is confirmed that you have discontinued, withdrawn your study at PolyU or have been de-registered from your programme, the Academic Registry will inform the Immigration Department accordingly. According to Immigration Regulations, you must ...
Q17. Do I need to apply for a new student visa upon resumption of study after deferment or zero subject enrolment if my current student is still valid?
If your student visa has not been terminated by the Immigration Department and is still valid when you return to Hong Kong, you do not need to apply for a new student visa to resume your studies. However, if your current student visa does not cover ...