City University of Hong Kong
"Job Hunting" Must Know

Source: Labour Department

Hong Kong Immigration and City Development

If you think that immigration work consists of standing at checkpoints and visa stamping, you cannot be more wrong! Working in the Immigration Department can be extremely varied and interesting, ranging from issuing traveling documents, identifying illegal immigrants, ensuring border security, to the screening of talents and financially established individuals who want to become Hong Kong citizens.

To help maintain Hong Kong as a safe and prosperous place to live in, each year, the Immigration Department recruits new officers to meet its expanding needs.

Immigration Officer

Overview

As the Immigration Department deals with people with wide-ranging life conditions and personal backgrounds, it may be good to find out the missions and values associated with Hong Kong immigration.

Recruitment Process

To become an Immigration Officer, you need to go through a recruitment process. Knowing the process in detail will help you to prepare yourself for it. Learn more about the selection procedures and requirements here:

Entry Requirements

Find out about the entry requirements for the post of Immigration Officer.  (click here)

CRE and BLT

Have you taken any of these examinations? They are useful when you want to apply for an Immigration Officer post.  (click here)

Application Procedure

There are many ways of applying. Make sure you get everything right before you apply.  (click here)