Navigating the 2026 Hong Kong Visa Extension Updates: Overstaying Risks and New Compliance Realities
A pending visa extension application no longer protects you from overstaying in Hong Kong – and overstaying is a criminal offence
The European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) Comes into Force
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A shift in external border management and its implications for third-country nationals kicked off last week in the whole Schengen area
Regulation of OTC Remittance and Exchange of Virtual Assets
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Businesses should restructure appropriately so that they will stand the best chance of being compliant with incoming requirements
Update on the UK ETA Scheme for BNO Passport Holders
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A policy change expanding the previous exemption that was limited to holders of BN(O) visas for ETA Scheme
The UK ETA Scheme Rollout Kicks Off This Month
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What ETA system will look like, how it will impact travellers, and whether the UK’s immigration authorities will be able to handle the additional visa casework
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme In Full Swing
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According to the HKSAR Government, the first batch of visa applications under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme have recently been approved
Hong Kong Permanent Residents Now Eligible for the Mainland China Travel Return Permit
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Starting from today, permanent residents can apply for the Home Visit Permit – a new opportunity further strengthening ties between the two regions
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme Launches in Hong Kong
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The new scheme aims to attract asset owners to settle in the territory and explore its diverse investment opportunities through wealth allocation and management
Remote Working and Permanent Establishments
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It is crucial that companies assess the Permanent Establishment risk before undertaking a remote working policy
Remote Working Abroad – A Global Perspective
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We are in a new age, working remotely abroad is achievable and hugely appealing, however it is paramount that the legal right to work is first considered