You are required to obtain a student visa
to study in the host country. Check with the relevant consulate
for detailed description of the requirements and obtain a student
visa application package. The following is a list of documents
required for application of student visas to various countries
and related information.
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
France
Finland
Germany
Japan
Italy
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Singapore
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States of America
Australia
Required Documents:
• A completed 157A form
• 1 passport-sized photo
• Medical and X-ray reports and confirmation of payment for
the OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
• Copy of passport
Address: 23/F, Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2827 8881
Fax: 2585 4457
Website: http://www.australia.org.hk
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am to 12:00noon)
Fee: HK$2,400 (AUD410) by credit
card or cheque only
Processing time: 1- 2 week(s)
Belgium
Required Documents:
• 3 completed application forms
• 3 passport-sized photos
• 2 copies of recent medical reports from a doctor appointed
by the Consulate
• 2 copies of HKID card
• 2 copies of passport
• 2 copies of recent non-criminal record (letter from the
Consulate is needed in order to apply for the certificate
at the Hong Kong Police)
• Financial guarantees from your parents (the sponsor has
to sign the guarantee letters in person)
• Letter of admission from the host university
Address: 9/F, St. John's Building, 33 Garden Road,
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2524 3111
Fax: 2868 5997
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:45am to 12:00noon)
Fee: HK$500
Processing time: 6 - 8 weeks
Canada
Required Documents:
• Completed application form and family composition form
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date
you depart for Canada
• Original of acceptance letter from host university plus
one photocopy
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Receipt of your CUHK tuition fee paid
• Original transcripts and public examination certificates,
i.e. HKCEE, HKALE and TOEFL
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
• Brief explanation of your long term study plans and your
reasons for studying in Canada
• Financial proof (e.g. an original bank draft or money order
for a minimum of CND10,000 in your own name, proofs of family
or sponsor income and scholarships received)
• If student is attending McQGill University, you should obtain
a certificat d'acceptation (CAQ) from the Government of Quebec
Address: 12/F, Tower One, Exchange Square, 8 Connaught
Place, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2847 7555
Fax: 2847 7493
Website: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/hongkong/
Office hour: Mon to Fri (8:00am to 12:00noon),
Wed (Closed)
Fee: HK$750 (CND125)
Processing time: Within 2 months
Denmark
Required Documents:
• 2 completed application forms with photo affixed (not stapled)
• Passport must be valid for at least 2 months after the date
you plan on leaving Denmark
• Return ticket to Hong Kong
• Itinerary (detailed travel plan)
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
• Financial proof (at least DKK4,200 per month)
Address: Room 2402B Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour
Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2827 8101
Fax: 2827 4555
Office hour: Mon to Fri (10:00am - 12:00noon)
Fee: HK$825 - $1,650
Processing time: Within 1 month
France
Required Documents:
• 2 completed long stay visa application forms
• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date
you plan on leaving France
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Financial guarantees from your parents
1) Your birth certificate
2) Letter of guarantee from your parents
3) Your parents' passports
• Resume
• Letter of motivation explaining the purpose of
studies in France
• Plane ticket
(You must first contact the Cultural and Scientific Department
at 3196 6208 or send an email to etu@france.com.hk
for an appointment. You are then required to make an appointment
with the Visas Department by calling 3196 6100 or send an email
to dominique.lepine@diplomatie.fr.
All documents should be submitted with one copy.)
Address: 26/F, Tower II, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt
Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 3196 6100
Fax: 3196 6101
Website: http://www.consulfrance-hongkong.org
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am - 1:00pm) - Visa
applications are only available by appointment in the afternoons
Fee: To be determined by the Consulate
Processing time: 2 - 4 weeks
Finland
Required Documents:
• Completed application form
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
Address: Suites 2405 - 2408, 24/F, Dah Sing Financial
Centre, 108 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2525 5385
Fax: 2810 1232
E-mail: sanomat.hng@formin.fi
Fee: HK$630 (Euro 67)
Germany
Required Documents:
• Completed application form
• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date
you plan on leaving Germany
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Letter of acceptance from the host university or course
registration confirmation
• Financial proof (such as your recent bank book, bank statement
or fix deposit statement equivalent to DM1,000/month have
to be reckoned)
• Proof of health insurance
• Hong Kong student identification
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
(All documents must be presented in English
or German, and in orginal plus 2 copies)
Address: 21/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway Road,
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2105 8788 / 2105 8777
Fax: 2865 2033
Website: http://www.germanconsulate-hongkong.org/en/home/index.html
Office hour: Mon to Tue (8:30am - 12:00noon) (2:00pm
- 3:00pm), Wed to Fri (8:30am - 12:00noon)
Fee: Euro 25
Processing time: Within 1 month
Japan
Required Documents:
• Original (plus 1 copy) of the Certificate of Eligibility
• 1 passport-sized photo
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
Address: 46/F, Tower I, Exchange Square, 8 Connaught
Place, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2522 1184
Fax: 2845 5360 / 2524 3808
Website: http://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:30am - 12:00noon) (1:30pm
- 4:30pm)
Fee: HK$80 (¥3,000 for single entry)
Processing time: 2 working days
Italy
Required Documents:
• Completed application form
• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date
you plan on leaving Italy
• 1 passport-sized photo
• Proof of residence in Hong Kong
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Financial proof of coverage for necessary expenses
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of flight reservation
• Hong Kong student identification
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
Address: Suite 3203-6, 32/F, ICBC
Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2522 0033
Website: http://www.italianconsulate.org.hk
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am - 12:00noon)
Fee: HK$393 (Euro 50)
Processing time: To be determined by the Consulate
Korea
Required Documents:
• Completed application form
• 1 passport-sized photo
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Certifying letter from OAL
• Photocopy of HK ID Card
• Photocopy of CUHK Student Card
Address: 5-6/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt
Road, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2528 3666
Fax: 2861 3699
Website: http://hkg.mofat.go.kr
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am - 12:30noon)
(2:00pm - 5:30pm)
Fee: HK$400 (USD50)
Processing time: 3 days
Mexico
Required Documents:
• Completed application form
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Photocopy of passport which is valid for at least 6 months
• Photocopy of HK ID Card
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
Address: 1304-5 Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour
Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am - 1:00pm)
Fee: To be determined by the Consulate
Processing time: 3 days
The Netherlands
Required Documents:
• 2 copies of completed application form
• 2 passport-sized photos
• 2 copies of certified birth certificate
• 2 copies of HK ID Card
• 2 copies of letter of acceptance from the host university
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
Address: Suite 5702, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen's
Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2522 5127
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am - 1:00pm)
Fee: HK$450
Processing time: 2 to 3 months
New Zealand
Required Documents:
• Completed application form
• 1 passport-sized photo
• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date
you plan on leaving New Zealand
• Copy of HK Indentification Card
• Completed "Financial Undertaking for a Student" form
• Bank statement proof of NZ$10,000 per year
• Receipt of paid CUHK tuition fee
• Original letter of acceptance from the host university
• Guarantee of accommodation
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
Address: Suite 6508. 65/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harcourt
Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2877 4488
Fax: 2877 0586
Website: http://www.nzembassy.com
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am - 12:30pm) (2:00pm
- 4:00pm)
Fee: NZ$200 (HK$1,000)
Processing time: 4 days
Singapore
Required Documents:
• Electronic submission (SOLAR):
• Valid travel document
• Letter of Offer to take up a course from the Institute of
Higher Learning (IHL) in Singapore
• Notification from IHL providing you with the information
to submit your Student's Pass application electronically
• Mail submission:
• 2 copies of completed Form 16
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Applicant's valid passport
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
Address: Unit 901, 9/F, Admialty Centre Tower I,
18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 2527 2212
Fax: 2866 1239
Website: http://app.ica.gov.sg
Office hour: Submission (10:00am - 12:00noon),
Collection (4:00pm - 5:30pm)
Fee: S$40
Processing time: SOLAR (3 working days), Mail (5 weeks upon receipt)
Switzerland
Required Documents:
• 3 completed application forms
• 3 passport-sized photos
• 3 copies of passport which is valid for at least 6 months
• Copy of HK ID Card
• 3 copies of letter of acceptance from the host university
Address: Suite 6206-07, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour
Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2522 7147
Fax: 2845 2619
Website: http://www.eda.admin.ch/hongkong_cg/e/home.html
Office hour: Mon to Fri (9:00am - 12:00noon)
Fee: HK$340
Processing time: 2 months
United Kingdom
Required Documents:
Completed application form
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Copies of valid passport
• 2 copies of HK ID Card
• Letter of acceptance from the host university
• Certifying letter from OAL (optional)
• Address: The Visa Section, 3/F, The British Consulate-General,
1 Supreme Court Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 2901 3111
Fax: 2901 3347
Office hour: Submission: Mon to Fri (8:45am - 11:00am)
Collection: Mon to Fri (3:30pm - 4:30pm)
Fee: TBC
Processing time: TBC
United States of America
Required Documents:
• Complete application forms DS-156, DS-157 (for males between
the ages of 16-45 only) and DS-158. Form DS-156 may be completed
online and printed out for the interview. Form DS-158 can be downloaded
from the Consulate General's website.
• 1 passport-sized photo
• Original I-20 or DS-2019 form sent by the host university
• Original of school transcripts and public examinations certificates,
i.e. HKCEE, HKALE and TOEFL
• Original of the sponsor's most recent Inland Revenue Department
salaries or profits tax forms, the sponsor's bank book and/or
fixed deposit certificates
• Proof of your relationship to the sponsoe (such as birth
certificate)
• Certifing letter from OAL (optional)
• Receipt for visa pplication fee of $800 (pay at Dah Sing
Bank Ltd.)
Address: 26 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2523 9011
Fax: 2845 1598
Website: http://www.usconsulate.org.hk
Office hour: Mon to Fri (8:30am - 12:30pm) (1:30pm
- 5:30pm)
Fee: HK$800
Processing time: 1 day