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Hong Kong Residence as a Dependant

10 facts quoted from the official source

Family residence for the qualifying spouse, recognised partner or unmarried dependent child of an eligible Hong Kong sponsor.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial meansThe sponsor must be able to support the dependant at a standard well above the subsistence level.
  • Genuine RelationshipThe applicant and sponsor must have a genuine relationship.
  • Qualifying RelationshipA qualifying sponsor may apply for a spouse or recognised partner and unmarried dependent children under 18.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe sponsor must provide suitable accommodation for the dependant.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryA qualifying sponsor may apply for a spouse or recognised partner and unmarried dependent children under 18.
  • Official source basisA qualifying sponsor may apply for a spouse or recognised partner and unmarried dependent children under 18.
  • Report summaryA qualifying sponsor may apply for a spouse or recognised partner and unmarried dependent children under 18.
  • Work and study rightsEmployment rights depend on the sponsor's status; dependants of students require prior permission.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenpartner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Student Dependant Initial Stay MonthsDependants of persons admitted to study will normally be granted an initial stay of 12 months.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeIt normally takes six weeks to process a residence-as-dependant application.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Hong Kong?
The official source states: Family residence for the qualifying spouse, recognised partner or unmarried dependent child of an eligible Hong Kong sponsor.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The sponsor must be able to support the dependant at a standard well above the subsistence level. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, partner.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Hong Kong?
The official source states: The sponsor must provide suitable accommodation for the dependant.

Every answer is quoted from the official immd.gov.hk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immd.gov.hkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hong Kong government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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