If the appointee does not have the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong, an employment visa has to be obtained from the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government before coming to Hong Kong. Relevant visa application forms together with the Letter of Appointment will be sent by City University of Hong Kong to the appointee. The University will be the sponsor of the work visa application for the appointee.
Spouse and/or dependent children (unmarried and below the age of 18) of the appointee will need to apply for dependant entry visa if they are going to stay with the appointee and take up residence in Hong Kong. The appointee will be the sponsor of their visa applications.
