Requirements for visa application of Hong Kong

Bangladesh Citizens must obtain a visa for Hong Kong SAR of China prior to arriving in HK for whatever purpose including transit. The visa application will be reviewed and approved by Hong Kong Immigration Department. Applicants can submit application documents to Hong Kong Immigration Department through the following ways:

• Dragon Airlines Dhaka Office, 2. A sponsor (company) in HK. 3. Chinese Embassy, not eligible for express or rush service. Applicants can submit their visa applications by themselves or by any authorized person. GOAL tours & travels provide consultancy & other services for short term visa application.

Personal Documents:

• Duly filled Application form and signed by the applicant (if the applicant is a minor, the form must be signed by both parents or its legal guardian)
• Current passport (minimum validity for 06 months until the planned date of return and minimum two blank pages and unmarked visa pages) with all old passports. If the immediate previous passport is lost then a G.D (English) copy for that passport is required.
• Current passport (minimum validity for 06 months until the planned date of return and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp) with all old passports.
• Two recent color 3.5x4.5 cm size photographs with the White background but no cap and no sunglasses. Please note: the photo should not more than 03 months old and should not be used in any of the previous visas. The applicant’s ear must be visible in his/her photo.
• Travel insurance which includes health financing or a statement letter on consent to pay medical expenses.
• Marriage certificate or divorce certificate copy (as per religion). A death certificate copy requires for widows. Please note: If an applicant applies with family but his/ her name is not mentioned in the spouse's passport or vice versa then a marriage certificate copy is mandatory.
• For Non-Bangladeshi applicants: Bangladeshi Residence Permit valid at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.
• Visa request letter: Letter from applicant name, designation, Passport Number, purpose, and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses, etc. Addressed to – The Visa Officer.

Professional Documents:

• For Business Person: Trade license (renewal) require for proprietorship, business agreement/deed copy for partnership and memorandum of the article, certificate of incorporation, form 12 for limited company; VAT, IRC, LC copy, Membership certificate (If any), 2 pcs business card.
• For Employee: Original no objection certificate / NOC letter (mentioning in English on official company paper with stamp, signature, and date, introducing the business person and mentioning: address, telephone, and fax numbers of the employing company; the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer; the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service; approval for leave; confirmation of position after return); pay slip / original salary statement; for official passport holders government order copy, original note verbal copy & 2 pcs visiting card.
• Company cover letter (for a business visit): Letter from the employer in English on official company paper with seal, signature, and date, introducing the business person and mentioning: address, telephone, and fax numbers of the employing company; the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer; the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service; approval for absence; confirmation of position after return; the person or entity who will bear travel and living costs during the visit.
• For Retired Person: Retirement documents.
• For Student: Student ID copy, original school leave letter/ permission of absence mentioned full address, telephone number, name, and function of the person granting permission. If school trips then the purpose, the duration, and the destination must be mentioned in the letter of the school.

Financial Documents:

• Bank Statement (personal, business) showing consistent history for a period of last 6 months (recent) + "form XI (for owner & Business visit)
• Bank Solvency Certificate
• Copies of documents showing other funds available- such as FDR or Saving Certificates, Share Investment (if available)
• Income Tax Certificate – last 3 years/ TIN Certificate
• Asset Valuation Papers (if available).

Travel Documents:

• Air Ticket Booking copy: Return airline ticket booking with Passenger Registration Number or Reservation Number.
• Hotel Booking Copy: Hotel Confirmation or any other documents proving accommodation for the whole period of stay.

 Overseas Documents for Business Visit:

• A letter of invitation from the host organization in Hong Kong Conference registration details.
• Invitation letter from the sponsor in Hong Kong (for Business/Social-Culture Single Entry, Limited Stay and Multiple Entry Visas).

 Visa Fee & Service Charge:

• Goal Tours & Travel service charge& Visa fee TK. 11,000 (Notary and translation charges are additional- if needed). 

Processing Time:

• Processing time: 45-60 working days.

Remarks:

• Processing time, requirements and fees are subject to change by the Embassy/their Authorized Agent without any prior notice and they reserve all the rights to ask for any additional document other than above mentioned checklist.
• Visa Fee Non-refundable (generally)
• 'GOAL Tours & Travels' provides only the consultancy service to ready Visa Application File for submission, doesn’t provide any guaranty for visa & not authorized also by Embassy.