14. My passport is expired / effective period is invalid while I am completing my application, what should I do?

Step 1: Please renew your passport immediately and ensure that your passport will be ready by the visa application deadline. Otherwise, you may not be granted with a student visa and this will affect your admission to HKU.

Step 2: If your passport is in the process of renewal during application, please complete the online application with your existing passport number. Then, inform the following offices about your passport status:

Step 3: After receiving your renewed passport, please send a soft copy of your renewed passport to the above-mentioned offices for our update.