Generally speaking, if you wish to study in Hong Kong and you do not have right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong, you need to apply for a HKSAR student visa.

Student visa holders cannot take up work in Hong Kong unless they have got a “No Objection Letter” from the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Violation of the conditions of stay is a serious immigration offence.

For all international students (except summer programme participants) and Mainland research students, please contact Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS).

Website: cedars.hku.hk/wow
Email: cedars@hku.hk

For Mainland exchange students, undergraduates and taught course postgraduates, please contact China Affairs Office for help in your student visa application.

Website: aal.hku.hk/cao
Email: visaapp@hku.hk

It is the responsibility of individual students to maintain a valid and legitimate visa status throughout their studies at HKU. Should there be any circumstantial or personal changes leading to the termination of the student’s prevailing visa status, the concerned student is required to report the changes immediately to the HK Immigration Department and to apply for a fresh visa for study. Pursuing study without a valid visa is a breach of law.

Non-local students who have extended their study or whose limit of stay is shorter than the duration of their study programme should apply for a visa extension 4 weeks before their limit of stay expires. It is the responsibility of individual students to renew their visa in a timely manner to maintain a valid and legitimate visa status throughout their study at HKU.