On Monday, November 1, the Government of Australia announced two new permanent residence visas for Hong Kong citizens living in Australia.
“These new visas will provide a pathway for temporary graduates and temporary skilled workers from Hong Kong currently in Australia on extended visas, and will build on the already close family connections and economic ties with Hong Kong that have existed for many years,” Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alexander Hawke said in a statement.
Highlights
- The approximately 9,000 Hong Kong citizens in Australia on a temporary visa will be eligible to apply for permanent visas.
- Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders will both be eligible for Australian permanent residence visas.
- Applications will open in March 2022.
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