Student Visa
All non-local students admitted to CUHK must apply for a student visa through the Office of Academic Links before coming to Hong Kong.  Once we receive complete documentation from you, we will forward it to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.  The normal processing time is about 5 to 7 weeks.  Once you received the student visa, you should affix it onto a blank page in your passport or travel document (for students from mainland China).  You must show it to the immigration officer upon your arrival in Hong Kong so as to activate student status in Hong Kong.  A "JOURNEY COMPLETED" stamp will be placed on your visa label. A landing slip, which indicates the student status due date will be given to you before leaving the immigration hall, should be attached to your passport.