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Relocation: Settling in Hong Kong

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  Please click this link for pre-arrival checklist here and post arrival checklist. Post-Move Checklist Hong Kong is an ideal place to reside. However, relocating to Hong Kong has several requirements, some of which are mentioned below: RENTING A PLACE: We have covered this extensively in the Home Section. 7-Eleven  Hong Kong has good options when it comes to convenience stores. 7-Eleven and Japan Home Centre can be a good starting point to buy your essentials.  7-Eleven is your go-to convenience store for food, snacks, hot and cold beverages, pre-paid calling cards, basic toiletries, first aid supplies, and so much more. It also offers convenient services such as Octopus top-up, ticket sales, donations, bill payment ser- vices, and self-pick-up services. 7-Eleven has around 900 stores across the cities, which are generally open most of hours during the day. JHC, formerly known as Japan Home Centre, is a convenience store that offers low-priced housewares, such as ir...

Registering Death of Foreigner in Hong Kong: A Step by Step Process

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  Here’s a step-by-step guide to obtaining a death certificate in Hong Kong, based on the official processes outlined by the Hong Kong government: 1.Report the Death: he death must be reported to the Births and Deaths General Register Office or a designated police station (if the death occurs outside a hospital or institution) within 24 hours. Either relatives, friends or hospital staff can report it. Details Needed to report Death: Official full name, date of death, place of death, identification of death (HKID or passport etc.) Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death: If the death occurs in hospital, it is issued by the attending doctor or the hospital where the death occurred. (Form 18). This document is crucial for the formal registration process. If death occurs outside hospitals, the body need to be taken to a public mortuary for examination. A coroner may investigate if the cause of death is unnatural, unknown, or suspicious. If so, the process may be delayed until the cor...

Registration of Birth of Child in Hong Kong: Process and Paperwork Needed

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Ensuring your child's legal registration in Hong Kong involves completing several important steps. Registering a child's birth is a legal obligation, and failing to do so intentionally can result in criminal charges. Birth registration is a fundamental right for every child, necessary for medical care, education, and welfare benefits. Law: According to Section 7 of the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance, Chapter 174, Laws of Hong Kong, parents must apply for their child's birth registration at a births registry within 42 days after birth. Penalty: The maximum penalty for non-compliance is a fine of HK$2,000 or up to six months' imprisonment. Registering a child's birth in Hong Kong is a formal process that requires several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide: Online Pre-Registration Process This service is intended for births occurring in Hong Kong. For births outside of Hong Kong, please contact the Immigration Department directly. 1:Visit the official gov...