IANG extension: what the file needs
For non-local graduates staying on under IANG.
Draft for review by the operating entity's legal adviser before publication.
The core requirement
- An extension under IANG turns on having an employment offer or employment in Hong Kong at a level of remuneration broadly in line with the market, supported by the employer’s documents.
Prepare
- Employment contract, recent payslips, employer’s business registration, your own identity documents and the application form. Since 1 March 2026 the application may be submitted within the three months before your limit of stay expires.
A note on this guide
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