{"id":22087,"date":"2019-08-30T02:00:14","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T01:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/?p=22087"},"modified":"2022-02-21T21:40:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T20:40:25","slug":"living-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/living-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Living and working in Hong Kong: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/living-working-in-hongkong.jpg\" alt=\"Living and working in Hong Kong\" title=\"Living and working in Hong Kong\" width=\"700\" height=\"376\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/living-working-in-hongkong.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/living-working-in-hongkong-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"indexsdc\">\n<h3 id=\"table_of_content\">Living and working in Hong Kong &#8211; Index<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-1\">Transportation system in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-2\">Weather in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-3\">Where to live in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-4\">Tourism in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-5\">Hospitals and clinics in Hong Kong<\/a>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-6\">Schools and universities in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-7\">Shopping in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-8\">Addresses and useful numbers in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#livingworkinghongkong-9\">Forums and directories of Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This guide is a collection of resources and practical advice for living in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<p><strong><!--more--><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-1\">The transportation system in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<h3>Hong Kong airports<\/h3>\n<p>Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), called Chek Lap Kok Airport (\u8d64\u9c72\u89d2\u6a5f\u5834) in Cantonese, is the only civil airport and the fourth busiest in Asia in terms of annual passengers. <\/p>\n<p>Being located on the artificial island of Chek Lap Kok and 34 km away from Central, you\u2019ll reach the airport in 25 minutes by train (the Airport Express). Trains leave every 10th minute starting from 5:54am to 23:28pm and every 12th minute from 23:28pm to 00:48am.<\/p>\n<p>Going by taxi will take you around one hour and set you back around HKD 370. If you take a regular bus, which is much cheaper, you should set aside at least 60 minutes for the bus trip, as there are many stops on the way. <\/p>\n<p>One of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkongairport.com\/en\/transport\/to-from-airport\/public-buses.page\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bus services<\/a> is route A21 which costs HKD 33 for adults and HKD 16.5 for children.<\/p>\n<h3>Hong Kong Metro<\/h3>\n<p>Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world, not surprisingly, the Hong Kong MTR is the most popular transportation option. The following lines are currently stretching over the city:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tsuen Wan Line &#8211; Red<\/li>\n<li>Kwun Tong Line &#8211; Green<\/li>\n<li>Island Line &#8211; Blue<\/li>\n<li>South Island Line &#8211; Yellow<\/li>\n<li>Tseung Kwan O Line &#8211; Purple<\/li>\n<li>Tung Chung Line &#8211; Orange<\/li>\n<li>Disneyland Resort Line &#8211; Pink<\/li>\n<li>Airport Express &#8211; Grey<\/li>\n<li>East Rail Line &#8211; Light Blue<\/li>\n<li>West Rail Line &#8211; Cerise<\/li>\n<li>Ma On Shan Line &#8211; Brown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s fairly cheap to travel with the MTR and will usually set you back around HKD 10 (USD 1.3) per trip. <\/p>\n<h3>Hong Kong trams<\/h3>\n<p>The Hong Kong tram system is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hktramways.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ding Ding<\/a> and highly popular, especially among locals. The tram has 6 different lines where the routes are as follows: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Western Market &#8211; Shau Kei Wan<\/li>\n<li>Happy Valley &#8211; Shau Kei Wan<\/li>\n<li>Shek Tong &#8211; Tsui North Point<\/li>\n<li>Shek Tong &#8211; Tsui Causeway Bay<\/li>\n<li>Kennedy Town &#8211; Happy Valley<\/li>\n<li>Kennedy Town &#8211; Shau Kei Wan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if the tram is generally slower than the MTR, it can be a charming experience and cheaper with fares as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult: HKD 2.60<\/li>\n<li>Child (Aged 3 or above and under 12): HKD 1.30<\/li>\n<li>Senior Citizen (Aged 65 or above): HKD 1.20<\/li>\n<li>4-Day Pass: HKD 34.00<\/li>\n<li>Monthly Ticket: HKD 220.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Buses in Hong Kong<\/h3>\n<p>Bus is another popular and convenient option and is generally cheaper than the MTR. A single fare costs HKD 4 &#8211; 46, depending on where you\u2019re going. Night fares are a bit higher though. <\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, it can be a bit tricky to travel by bus if you\u2019re a tourist or just plan to stay in Hong Kong short term. Instead,newly arrived expats and tourists tend to use the MTR and walk or travel by taxi the remaining distance. <\/p>\n<p>Having that said, you should definitely try out the bus system, which runs over pretty much the whole of Hong Kong (excluding some of the islands). <\/p>\n<h3>Hong Kong public transportation card (The Octopus card)<\/h3>\n<p>If you plan to stay in Hong Kong over several days, I highly recommend you to buy an Octopus card. Simply put, the card was issued in 1997 and is Hong Kong\u2019s only electronic fare collection system. You can charge the card with money which makes it more convenient to use and you\u2019ll save plenty of time, compared to buying single tickets every time. <\/p>\n<p>In fact, the Octopus card has even become a payment system, thanks to its popularity. You can pay with the card in supermarkets, car parks, grocery stores, fast food and retail stores like Circle K, 7-Eleven and McDonald\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h3>Hong Kong day passes<\/h3>\n<p>You can also buy a Day Pass which costs around HKD 65 for adults and allows you to travel freely with the MTR lines and MTR buses for 24 hours.  Keep in mind that the card is only available to tourists who\u2019s been in Hong Kong for less than 14 days. <\/p>\n<p>To know more about the different options offered, I recommend you to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtr.com.hk\/en\/customer\/main\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong MTR\u2019s official website<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-2\">Weather in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<p>Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. You\u2019ll experience thunderstorms and showers from time to time during the summer, when the rainy season occurs.  <\/p>\n<p>According to Wiki, the highest and lowest recorded temperatures at the Hong Kong Observatory are 36.6 degrees Celsius measured on the 22nd of August 2017 and 0 degrees Celsius measured on the 18th of January 1893.<\/p>\n<p>So what clothes should you wear in Hong Kong?<\/p>\n<p>Linen pants, Chinos or shorts are suitable paired with T-shirts, long sleeved linen shirts or short sleeved shirts during the summer. During the winter, you can wear a thin jacket with a sweater and pants.<\/p>\n<p>For more formal occasions, you can wear a suit and a trench coat during the cold season. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-3\">Where to live in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<p>Being a metropolis and the financial center of Asia, Hong Kong has some of the most densely populated areas in the world, peaks, jungles and islands. Rents are high in general, but you\u2019ll be able to find some gems and where rents are lower compared to the crowded areas. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at some of the most popular areas to live in Hong Kong and what unique features each area has.<\/p>\n<h3>Living in the northern parts of Hong Kong Island<\/h3>\n<p>The northern parts of Hong Kong Island are home to places like Mid Levels and the Peak, some of the most exclusive and busy areas. Most banks and the financial district are located here and it\u2019s a suitable area if you want to be close to where things happen. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at some of the most popular areas in the northern parts of Hong Kong Island.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Living in Sheung Wan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sheung Wan is located in the North Eastern parts of the island, but not in the busiest areas. Yet, you\u2019ll be close to the airport and to the financial center if you live here. The area has many restaurants, cafes and bars, you\u2019ll be very close to Lan Kwai Fong if you stay here. <\/p>\n<p>The drawback of living in Sheung Wan are the lights and noise coming from the bar areas, like Lan Kwai Fong. If you move with a family, you might want to look elsewhere. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Living in Mid-Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mid-levels is located closely to Sheung Wan and more relaxed. Still, you\u2019ll be close to the CBD and many bars and restaurant areas. <\/p>\n<p>Not to forget, there are many popular hiking trails in the vicinity, like Bowen Road Park.<\/p>\n<p>Mid-Levels attracts everything from young professionals to expat families, even if the area struggles with light pollution and noise from construction and nearby bars. <\/p>\n<h3>Living in the southern parts of Hong Kong Island<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve covered a couple of interesting and popular areas in the northern parts, let\u2019s move on to the southern parts. This part of the island is pretty interesting and undiscovered by many people. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Living in Stanley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stanley is one of the most beautiful districts in Hong Kong, this is reflected in the property prices as well. It\u2019s not strange, as you\u2019ll find some of the best beaches, many tourists, quality schools and restaurants. <\/p>\n<p>The only downside of staying in Stanley is that the district tends to be congested, especially during weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Living in Repulse Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Repulse Bay has some of the most expensive property markets in the world. Those who can afford can live a beach life here and have a short ride away from Central.<\/p>\n<p>Being one of the most sought after places to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/cost-of-living-hong-kong\/\" >live in Hong Kong<\/a>, there\u2019s not really anything you can complain about, except that it\u2019s very pricey. <\/p>\n<h3>Other locations<\/h3>\n<p>The Island is not your only choice and you should definitely have a look at New Territories and nearby islands, like Lamma Island. Here, you\u2019ll find peace and tranquility and be merely 30 minutes away from the city by boat. <\/p>\n<p>Property prices are significantly lower, the only drawback of living here as you\u2019ll not find as many schools or medical facilities. <\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/coliving-spaces-hong-kong\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">have a look at our articles dedicated to co-living spaces in Hong Kong<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-4\">Tourism in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<p>Hong Kong attracts many tourists for sure and especially from Mainland China. Having some of the lowest taxes in the world, products are exempt from import duty, making Hong Kong a heaven for shoppers.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, here, East meets West and you can enjoy dinners at 1-Michelin star restaurants, paying as little as 5 US dollars. <\/p>\n<p>However, as we\u2019ve already written an article that covers the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/top-tourist-attractions-of-hong-kong\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">top tourist attractions in Hong Kong<\/a>, I won\u2019t go into more detail in this article. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-5\">Hospitals and clinics in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<p>Hong Kong offers great health care with hospital staff that can speak English. As such, I don\u2019t divide Hong Kong hospitals into \u201cLocal\u201d or \u201cInternational\u201d hospitals, but rather in \u201cPrivate\u201d and \u201cPublic\u201d hospitals. <\/p>\n<p>Yet, Hong Kong has some of the most expensive health care in the world (only second to the US) and going for the public option is often times totally fine. In total, there are 56 hospitals where 44 are public and 12 are private.<\/p>\n<h3>Public hospitals in Hong Kong<\/h3>\n<p>All public hospitals are run by the Hospital Authority (HA), I\u2019ve listed some of them by areas below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hong Kong Island &#8211; East Cluster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheshire Home, Chung Hom Kok<\/li>\n<li>Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Ruttonjee Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hong Kong Island &#8211; West Cluster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grantham Hospital<\/li>\n<li>MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre<\/li>\n<li>Queen Mary Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kowloon &#8211; Central Cluster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Eye Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kowloon &#8211; East Cluster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Haven of Hope Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Tseung Kwan O Hospital<\/li>\n<li>United Christian Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kowloon &#8211; West Cluster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caritas Medical Centre<\/li>\n<li>Kwai Chung Hospital<\/li>\n<li>North Lantau Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Territories &#8211; East Cluster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Bradbury Hospice<\/li>\n<li>Cheshire Home, Shatin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Territories &#8211; West Cluster<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Castle Peak Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Pok Oi Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Siu Lam Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Private hospitals in Hong Kong<\/h3>\n<p>Below I\u2019ve listed the private hospitals available in Hong Kong. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Hong Kong Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matilda International Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Canossa Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Adventist Hospital &#8211; Tsuen Wan<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Sanatorium &#038; Hospital<\/li>\n<li>St. Paul&#8217;s Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Territories and Kowloon<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Precious Blood Hospital<\/li>\n<li>St. Teresa&#8217;s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Evangel Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Adventist Hospital \u2013 Stubbs Road<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Baptist Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Union Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-6\">Schools and universities in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<h3>International, private and public schools<\/h3>\n<p>Hong Kong has one of the best educational systems in the world and foreigners can enroll in three different kinds of schools: International schools, private schools and public schools. These are further broken down into partly government-funded schools, like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/English_Schools_Foundation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ESF schools<\/a> (English Schools Foundation).<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the curriculum is based on the British system which makes Hong Kong schools highly competitive, no matter if you go for a public or an international school. Expats often put their kids in international schools, which are by far the most expensive. <\/p>\n<p>Yearly tuition can reach between 180,000 &#8211; 250,000 HK dollars and one time admission fees can even reach up to 1 million US dollars.<\/p>\n<p>With less foreigners arriving with golden expat packages, increasingly more newcomers decide to put their children in local private schools, or even in public schools. If you can\u2019t afford international schools, then ESF schools can be a good option,even if the fees are generally higher. <\/p>\n<p>One of the main benefits of going for an ESF school, instead of a public local school, is that your children will be taught in English and the competition is lower. <\/p>\n<p>Going for an international school, on the other hand, can also bring many benefits, if you can afford it. <\/p>\n<p>Here, class sizes are smaller (11-28 pupils instead of 30), the schools can run any curriculum and you\u2019re not bound to geographical areas. Not to forget, international schools are often the gateway to prestigious universities in Hong Kong and overseas.<\/p>\n<h3>Universities<\/h3>\n<p>Having some of the best primary and secondary education in the world, it probably doesn\u2019t come as a surprise that Hong Kong has many top universities. The top five universities are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Hong Kong<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong University of Science and Technology<\/li>\n<li>Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/li>\n<li>City University of Hong Kong<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Polytechnic University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>University of Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hku.hk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University of Hong Kong<\/a> was founded in 1911 and is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. It\u2019s the number one university in Hong Kong and ranked around top 30 globally. <\/p>\n<p>The university is located on Pokfulam Road and Bonham Road in Lung Fu Shan on Hong Kong Island and has more than 29,000 students. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ust.hk\/home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HKUST<\/a> is one of the most reputable universities in Asia and located in Clear Water Bay. It has one of the best MBA programs in the world, just slightly behind University of Hong Kong.  <\/p>\n<p>This university isn\u2019t as old as University of Hong Kong and was founded in 1991. As such, it\u2019s considered to be one of the fastest growing in the world. HKUST is ranked around top 40 internationally as of 2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/study-chinese-hong-kong\/\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/study-chinese-hong-kong\/\" ><strong>Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuhk.edu.hk\/english\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/a> is a public research university located in Shatin. It\u2019s the second oldest university and currently has more than 20,000 pupils. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s ranked number three in Hong Kong and number 49 in the world by QS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>City University of Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>City University of Hong Kong is located in Kowloon and was founded in 1984. It\u2019s a public research university having around 20,000 students. Despite not being the best university in Hong Kong, it offers quality education and has a good reputation locally and overseas. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Hong Kong Polytechnic University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong Polytechnic University established in 1937 and has around 32,000 students. Being located in Hung Hom (Kowloon), the university has a wide network with hundreds of institutions in 47 countries and regions. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-7\">Shopping in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<p>Being a free port, Hong Kong has no VAT and import duties which make it one of the best places to go for shopping. You can find pretty much anything here and it\u2019s the perfect place to buy electronic products, clothes, luggage, cameras  and more. <\/p>\n<p>If you look for tall shopping malls, then Tsim Sha Tsui is probably your place to go. Here, you can find K11, a big mall that offers everything from beauty, fashion and lifestyle products. There are many other stores and malls in the vicinity. <\/p>\n<p>Central is the best place to go for luxury shopping and you\u2019ll find most of the world known luxury brands like Stella McCartney, LV, BOSS, Armani and Prada. <\/p>\n<p>People who look for electronic products find Sham Shui Po as one of the best areas to come across cheap products in vast numbers. If you look for cameras and related equipment, Stanley Street and Mongkok Computer Centre are two popular options.<\/p>\n<p>Both the Mongkok Computer Centre and Wan Chai Computer Centre are great options if you look for computers. The Golden Computer Arcade is a place you should definitely visit if you look for games and computer equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>The best shopping malls in Hong Kong<\/h3>\n<p>Below you can find big and popular shopping malls in Hong Kong. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.landmark.hk\/en\/default\">The Landmark Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 15 Queen&#8217;s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 10am to 10pm (daily)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harbourcity.com.hk\/en\/\">Harbour City<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 3\u201327 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 10am to 10pm (daily)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacificplace.com.hk\/\">Pacific Place Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 10am to 10pm (daily)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ifc.com.hk\/en\/mall\/\">IFC Mall<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 10am to 10pm (daily)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timessquare.com.hk\/\">Times Square Shopping Mall<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 10am to 10pm (daily)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elementshk.com\/eng\/elements\/shopInfo\/list\">Elements Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1 Austin Rd W, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 10am to 9pm (daily)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.festivalwalk.com.hk\/en\/about-us\/\">Festival Walk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: 80 Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 7am to 12am (daily)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newtownplaza.com.hk\/home-en\">New Town Plaza Shopping Mall<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Address: Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong<br \/>\nHours of operation: 10am to 10pm (daily)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-8\">Addresses and useful numbers in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<h3>General consulates<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, travelers and residents need to contact local embassies, might they\u2019ve lost a passport or need other help. Below you can find the main consulates and embassies in Hong Kong:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulate of the United States in Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 26 Garden Rd, Central, Hong Kong<br \/>\nTelephone: +852 2523 9011<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/hk.usconsulate.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hk.usconsulate.gov\/<\/a><br \/>\nHours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulate of the UK in Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1 Supreme Ct Rd, Admiralty, Hong Kong<br \/>\nTelephone: +852 2901 3000<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/organisations\/british-consulate-general-hong-kong\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/organisations\/british-consulate-general-hong-kong<\/a><br \/>\nHours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am &#8211; 5pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulate of Canada in Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 8th &#038; 9th floor, Taikoo Place Berkshire House, 25 Westlands Rd, Quarry Bay<br \/>\nTelephone: +852 3719 4700<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadainternational.gc.ca\/hong_kong\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.canadainternational.gc.ca\/hong_kong<\/a><br \/>\nHours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am &#8211; 5pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulate of Australia in Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: Hong Kong, Wan Chai, Harbour Rd, 25\u865f\u6d77\u6e2f\u4e2d\u5fc323\/F<br \/>\nTelephone: +852 2827 8881<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au<\/a><br \/>\nHours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9am &#8211; 5pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulate of Germany in Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 21\/F United Centre 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Central, Hong<br \/>\nTelephone: +852 2105 8788<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/hongkong.diplo.de\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hongkong.diplo.de<\/a><br \/>\nHours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am &#8211; 11:30am<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulate of France in Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 25\/F &#038; 26\/F Tower II, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Rd, Central, Hong Kong<br \/>\nTelephone: +852 3752 9900<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/hongkong.consulfrance.org\/-English\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hongkong.consulfrance.org\/-English<\/a><br \/>\nHours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am &#8211; 12:30am (on Wednesdays, the consulate is open between 2pm &#8211; 4:30pm as well)<\/p>\n<h3>The Hong Kong Immigration Department<\/h3>\n<p>If you need to extend your visa or renew your residence permit, you need to contact an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.hk\/en\/residents\/immigration\/nonpermanent\/bookextensionstay.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration Branch Office<\/a> to file an application (except for the Hong Kong Island Travel Documents Issuing Office).<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that you\u2019ll also need a Hong Kong ID card, if you\u2019re aged above eleven and plan to reside in Hong Kong. The immigration branch offices can help with such application.<\/p>\n<p>The following immigration branch offices exist in Hong Kong:<\/p>\n<p><strong>East Kowloon Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: Level 2, Sceneway Plaza, Sceneway Garden, 1-17 Sceneway Road, Lam Tin<br \/>\n(MTR Lam Tin Station &#8211; Exit B)<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: +852 2347 3492 (hotline for general inquiries: +852 2824 6111)<\/p>\n<p>Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00am &#8211; 12:45pm and 2:00pm &#8211; 4:30pm. On Saturdays, between 9:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>West Kowloon Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: Ground Floor, 28 Kimberley Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station &#8211; Exit B2)<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: +852 2359 4426 (hotline for general inquiries: +852 2824 6111)<\/p>\n<p>Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00am &#8211; 12:45pm and 2:00pm &#8211; 4:30pm. On Saturdays,<br \/>\n9:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sha Tin Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 3rd Floor, Sha Tin Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Sha Tin<br \/>\n(MTR Sha Tin Station &#8211; Exit B)<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: +852 2158 6419 (hotline for general inquiries: +852 2824 6111)<\/p>\n<p>Hours of operation: Monday &#8211; Friday, 9:00am &#8211; 12:45pm and 2:00pm &#8211; 4:30pm. On Saturdays,<br \/>\n9:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fo Tan Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: Shops 405-407, 4\/F, Jubilee Square, 2-18 Lok King Street, Fo Tan<br \/>\n(MTR Fo Tan Station &#8211; Exit C)<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: +852 2651 8644 (hotline for general inquiries: +852 2824 6111)<\/p>\n<p>Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00am &#8211; 12:45pm and 2:00pm &#8211; 4:30pm. On Saturdays,<br \/>\n9:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yuen Long Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1\/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long<br \/>\n(MTR Long Ping Station \u2013 Exit E)<br \/>\n(Light Rail Hong Lok Road Station)<\/p>\n<p>Telephone: +852 2475 4145 (hotline for general inquiries: +852 2824 6111)<\/p>\n<p>Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00am &#8211; 12:45pm and 2:00pm &#8211; 4:30pm. On Saturdays,<br \/>\n9:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/p>\n<h3>Hong Kong panel clinics (for Medical Reports)<\/h3>\n<p>To get a work visa in Hong Kong, you need to provide your a medical report, the contract with your employer, proof of work experience and more. <\/p>\n<p>Some panel clinics who can help you to get a medical report include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caritas Medical Centre<\/li>\n<li>Grantham Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Prince of Wales Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Princess Margaret Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Queen Elizabeth Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I recommend you to check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ha.org.hk\/visitor\/ha_visitor_index.asp?Parent_ID=10042&#038;Content_ID=10049&#038;Ver=HTML\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Hong Kong Hospital Authority\u2019s website<\/a>, where you can find a complete list with panel clinics in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"livingworkinghongkong-9\">Forums and directories of Hong Kong<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geoexpat.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Geoexpat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Geoexpat is one of the biggest forums and directories in Hong Kong, where people can ask questions and get help to find apartments, domestic helpers, find activities and services and find jobs. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amcham.org.hk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many big chambers available for foreigners who wish to expand their network in Hong Kong. In example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amcham.org.hk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the American Chamber of Commerce<\/a> (AmCham), but you\u2019ll also find the European Chamber of Commerce (Eurocham), for example. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internations.org\/hong-kong-expats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Internations Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Internations is a German website and available in numerous countries worldwide. It\u2019s a perfect place to join groups, meet up with new people and to get general advice. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/es-ES\/cities\/hk\/hong_kong\/?country=hk&#038;zipstatecity=hong+kong&#038;state=&#038;radius=25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meetup Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meetup is another great website and not as formal or business oriented as Internations. 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