Q7. Can I still apply for student visa extension if I cannot complete my current study programme within its normal duration?
According to Immigration Ordinance, if you cannot complete a full-time programme at either degree or sub-degree level within the normal programme duration, consideration may be given to extend your stay for up to one year so as to complete the programme. You can follow the procedures as stated in Q6 to submit your visa extension request to AR Current Visa team (ar.visa@polyu.edu.hk) after you have got approval from your programme hosting department / faculty/ school, please understand this visa extension decision and your extended student visa validity is subject to IMMD.
(For Ug and TPg students)
Students admitted in or after 2020/21 academic year will be deregistered from the programme if they exceed the normal duration of the programme, unless approval is obtained from the programme hosting department / faculty / school.
(For Research Postgraduate students admitted from the 2018/19 cohort onwards)
Students should refer to the Research Postgraduate Student Handbook from the Graduate School for the relevant regulations if any.
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