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James Bay · Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 22

Any NET have info on Ma On Shan area...Serviced apartments available for short time and then finding a longer term rental (Serviced apartment I guess is the best way to go...Advise from your experience...Where it is in relation to Central?What's it like there?Country side nice or what?Is it on an MTR?Is it expensive to rent? Any problem with dog/cat pet for renting?What advice does one offer on coming on a Tourist Visa,then changing over there? Is that costly?Please tell any info on obtaining visa for spouse?Thank you.

bubblebubble · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:57 am Post subject:

there's no MTR line to Ma On Shan. but you can take the KCR there. the transport network is quite convenient, takes about an hour (bus) to central. the fare is about $18 - $20(?) it's a developed town so don't worry. lots of schools there as it's a new highly populated area in hong kong.

shmeagain · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 58 Location: Hong Kong

Zero Hero wrote:

once again · Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Posts: 815

There is no legal reason why someone on a dependent visa of a non permanent visa holder can not apply for a work visa. The same rules apply as apply to anyone trying to get a visa. In fact..it may be easier as that person would already be in HK..and easier to interview..etc,.

well-travelled · Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 97

My understanding is that the Immigration Department considers each case on its individual merits when it comes to offering employment visas to dependent spouses.

However, I believe the dependent wives/husbands of a few NETs have found themselves in a Catch 22 situation. Immigration will only hand out an employment visa if the spouse is already sponsored by an employer. Unfortunately, most employers will only offer a job if the prospective employee already has an employment visa!

well-travelled

shmeagain · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 58 Location: Hong Kong

Zero Hero wrote:

ozman · Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 133 Location: HONG KONG

you originally asked about serviced apartments at Ma on Shan.
There is Horizon Suite - serviced apartments - the rents vary according to how long you sign up. check website:
http://www.horizonsuitehotel.com/eng/index.html

long term apartments vary in Ma On Shan. Rents have been rising. It's more expensive now with the new KCR rail link.

Expect to pay around $8,000 - $10,000 for around 800 square feet. There are lots of newish apartment blocks at Ma on Shan - rents differ.
Ma on Shan has everything you need including a good pool and new public library, but it's rather bland and antiseptic with little actual "street life". Transportation is good. You can get to TST in 35-40 mins on KCR changing at Tai Wai. Buses go all over including direct link to the airport.

ozman · Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 133 Location: HONG KONG

forgot to mention cat and dog. Generally you can't have cat or dog in an apartment block.
If you're keen on a cat or dog, then consider a "village house" near Ma on Shan. There are plenty around. You could get 700sq ft village house for around $6,000 - maybe less - depends on location. Lots of villages between MOS and Sai Kung.

Re visa. I have changed over from tourist to work visa on two occasions with no problems and didn't exit/re enter HK.

Are you coming as a late-arrival NET?

Once you get your work visa, your spouse will get dependent visa at the same time, and HK ID. Your spouse can get full time employment, if they can find an employer willing to sponsor them, and then qualify for the work visa. Been there and done that - this IS possible.