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Immigration Regulations to be Observed and Followed by Exhibitors
1. Exhibitors from outside Hong Kong
According
to the policy of Immigration Department of Hong Kong, foreign visitors
are allowed to remain in Hong Kong for the purposes of sightseeing,
shopping, as well as conducting contracts, attending meetings and
conferences, etc. For the purpose of immigration control, visitors
are subject to certain conditions of stay specified in the Immigration
Regulations. These conditions preclude a visitor from taking up
employment, whether paid or unpaid and he is not allowed to establish
or join in any business. Those who wish to be engaged in day-to-day
business operations or investment activities in Hong Kong will have
to apply for a work permit.
In
the case of a trade exhibition, whether an exhibitor needs a work
permit would depend on the nature of the business of the exhibition
booth he/she mans and his/her activities therein. In general, if
the exhibitor's activities are focused on promotion without engaging
in retail sales, he will not need to apply for a work permit. However,
if an exhibitor from outside Hong Kong is engaged in retail sales
activities, a work permit will be required.
2.
Exhibitors from Chinese Mainland
Where
Chinese Mainland exhibitors participating in trade fairs are concerned,
it should be noted that they must apply for exit permission from
the relevant Chinese Mainland authorities. For business visits,
Mainland residents have to apply to the PSB Office in their place
of domicile for permission to enter Hong Kong under the Business
Visit Scheme. The PSB will issue an exit-entry permit with a business
visit endorsement to Mainland business visitors. Exhibitors from
Chinese Mainland are required to meet Hong Kong Immigration regulations
as stipulated in Item 1 of the above.
3.
Hong Kong Exhibitors
If any local exhibitor is planning to deploy or hire any personnel
from outside Hong Kong at the booths during fair period (including
move-in and move-out days), the above regulations (Items 1 and 2)
will also apply.
For details of Hong Kong immigration regulations, you may access
the Immigration Department's web-site (www.info.gov.hk/immd/).
If you have any queries regarding the above, please do not hesitate
to contact the Organisers.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
CIEC Exhibition Co (HK) Ltd
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