How can I extend my Working Visa?
In light of the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong, the Labor commission and Immigration department have granted foreign domestic helpers the option to extend their visa due to the following purposes.
- Completion of the remainder period of the current contract.
- Extension of stay with the same employer for contract renewal
Eligible helpers must apply for extension of stay within 8 weeks prior to the expiry of their current limit of stay.
The good news is the application can be done online! Here are the steps on how to do that!
Documentary Requirements:
- Contract Renewal
- *Form ID988A - Visa/Extension of Stay Application Form for Domestic Helper from Abroad (first 4 pages only)
- *Form ID988B - Application for Employment of Domestic Helper from Abroad (first 4 pages only)
- *Form ID407 - Employment Contract for a Domestic Helper Recruited from Outside Hong Kong (New)
- *Undertaking of Employer (New requirement for FDH visa application during the epidemic situation)
- Form ID934A - Application for Special Permission for Performance of Motor Driving Duties by Foreign Domestic Helpers (first 2 pages only)
- *Copy of the helper's travel document including the pages showing his/her personal particulars, photo, passport validity, latest visa label and the latest landing endorsement/landing slip
- Copy of the valid registration license of the vehicle (if motor driving duties are required)
- Copy of the valid Hong Kong driving license of the helper (if motor driving duties are required)
- Other supporting documents [for example: proof of employer’s financial position and residential address (if there is change in the information since the last employment contract)]
- Complete the Remainder Period of the Current Contract
- *Form ID988A - Visa/Extension of Stay Application Form for Domestic Helper from Abroad (first 4 pages only)
- *Copy of the helper's travel document including the pages showing his/her personal particulars, photo, passport validity, latest visa label and the latest landing endorsement/landing slip
- Employer's supporting letter to confirm continuous employment
- Other supporting documents [for example: proof of employer’s financial position and residential address (if there is change in the information since the last employment contract)]
- *Undertaking of Employer (New requirement for FDH visa application during the epidemic situation)
Before uploading the required documents, you will need to scan them in one of the following formats:
Image type: JPG or TIF (CCITT-G4)
File size: 5Mbytes or below for each file
Colour depth: Grayscale (for documents without photos) Colour (for documents with photos)
Online application Instructions:
- Go to www.gov.hk or click this link:
- Review the documents to be submitted online according to the type of application you're applying for then click on the links to download the documents.
- Scroll down and click Online Application for extension of stay
- Enter the following details:
- the application reference number of your latest visa, entry permit or extension of stay application;
- your date of birth;
- your current limit of stay; and
- the expiry date of your travel document
- In the current status, click Foreign domestic helper then select:
- Contract renewal or;
- Complete the remainder period of the current contract
- Review the important notes then tick the declaration to confirm you have understood the criteria.
- Required document: Soft Copy of Completed Application Form and supporting documents then follow the acceptable file format.
- Confirm that you understood the declaration.
- Input your personal information then click Continue to proceed.
- Follow the prompts to finish your application.
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