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Scam alert - Migration fraud and scams

• We are concerned by recent scam phone calls, claiming to be from the Department of Home Affairs, with the caller requesting money to progress visa applications. Click here for more details

• 02 November 2022

  Important information about visa submission/biometrics appointment if a tropical cyclone Number 8 storm signal or Black rainstorm warning alert notification is issued:

  In case such a weather warning is released by The Hong Kong Observatory to temporarily close businesses and schools in Hong Kong, applicants should visit the visa application center once the weather warning is lifted. Our website also provides the most up to date information about our operating hours. Applicants with scheduled appointments for the day may submit their visa applications without booking an appointment within the next 5 working days between 14:00 to 15:00. We will advise you of the approximate waiting time when you visit the visa application center as we will accept these applications on a first-come, first served basis.

  We apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

• Upcoming Biometric Collection Service fee change, effective 15 September 2022

  The Australian Visa Application Centres, Hong Kong, Service fees are changing. The new applicable fee, effective 15 September 2022, is HKD 350. Please plan your visit to our Centres in keeping with this update.

• The Australian Visa Application Centre in Hong Kong will offer extends operations from 27 June 2022 strictly by appointment.

  Operational days and timing for the AVAC, except public holidays, are:

  a. Operational days: Monday to Friday.

  b. Operational timings: 08:00 am to 03:00 pm.

  All other requirements stay the same. Please plan your visit to the Centre in keeping with this update.

• Upcoming Biometric Collection Service fee change, effective 30 May 2022

• The Australia Visa Application Centre in Hong Kong’s, Service fees are changing. The new applicable fee effective 30 May 2022 is HKD 344. Please plan your visit to our Centre in keeping with this update.

• Beware of fraudulent job offers. For more details – click here