Must-Do on Arrival

Useful to have a bank account in Hong Kong to handle financial matters.
Submit application in person at one of these banks on campus: Hang Seng Bank, Bank of China and Bank of East Asia.
Bring the following items for opening a bank account:
- Passport/Travel document and the landing slip
- HKUST Student Identity Card
- Proof of Hong Kong Residential Address (such as confirmation letter issued by the HKUST Housing Office or rental agreement with original stamp duty)
- Proof of Permanent Home Address in your home country
Students coming from certain countries may face a longer processing time due to monetary policy.
For more details, please click here.

Apply in person at the Registration of Persons Office at the Hong Kong Immigration Department, within 30 days upon arrival.
The service is free of charge.
Bring your passport, identity documents, and the HKUST admission letter to support your application.
Book online or call the 24-hour booking hotline at (852) 2598 0888 for an appointment.
Click here to visit the Hong Kong Immigration Department for details.

Contact the consulate or embassy of your home country in Hong Kong for any possible citizen registration services and stay in touch with them.
Click here to check the contact information of your consulate or embassy.

Moving to Hong Kong