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Student Visa/ Entry Permit

Can I apply for a dependent visa for my family member through HKUST?

  • You have to make your own arrangement to apply for dependent visa(s) for your family member(s). 
  • Also, your dependents are prohibited from taking up employment in Hong Kong unless they have obtained prior permission from the Director of Immigration.
  • Visit here and submit ID997 to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. 
  • For more details, check with the

When should I apply for the student visa/ entry permit?

  • Application period:
    • Fall admission: March or soonest possible
    • Spring admission: mid-October or soonest possible
    • For exchange program, PG visiting student program and visiting internship: apply right after you have accepted the admission offer 
    • For DBA, EMBA, MBA, HKUST-NYU MSc in Global Finance: respective program offices will advise you of the details separately
  • It is important to submit your application early to ensure that you can obtain the visa/entry permit in time for program commencement.
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How should I apply for the student visa/ entry permit?

  • You can apply through HKUST by lodging your application via HKUST Visa System. The University will act as your sponsor. 
  • Please visit here for the application timeline and procedures.
  • For students from Taiwan, Macao or an overseas country, you may choose to file an application on your own (e.g. through the consulate general of your country). You will need to find a sponsor and make your own arrangement to collect the visa label.
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