• Passport and Visa

  1. When should I obtain a passport?
  You should obtain a passport as soon as possible if you do not have one, as you need to provide your passport number and photocopy of your passport for your visa application. In addition, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in Hong Kong.
  
  2. What kind of visa do I need?
  All non-local students are responsible to hold a valid visa, if necessary, for entry to Hong Kong. For visa requirement, please visit Immigration Department of the Government of the HKSAR for details: (http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html).
  
  3. How long does it take for processing of my visa application?
  Visa application takes approximately 4-6 weeks. The Immigration Department is usually occupied with a large number of visa/entry permit applications for exchange students of all local universities in July to August and in November to December. Please be patient for your student visa.
  
  4. If I do not receive my student visa and the course commences soon, can I enter Hong Kong as a tourist?
  No, you must obtain a VALID student visa to enter Hong Kong.
  According to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, “Visitors are not allowed by law to take up employment (paid or unpaid), to establish or join in any business, or to enter school as a student, nor, except in the most unusual circumstances, are visitors allowed to change their immigration status after arrival.”

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• Accommodaton and Meals

  5. What kind of accommodation will be arranged?
  Accommodation for overseas applicants will be arranged upon request from 26 to 30 June, 2016. Students will be assigned student hostels on a share-room basis at Lingnan University.
  
  6. What will be provided at the student hostel?
  The size of a student room is 110 to 130 sq ft, with 2 single beds, 2 cabinets, 2 desks and chairs for double room. Free LAN, WIFI service and electricity are provided. Air-conditioning is included in the fee.  Linen Set (including a pillow, a pillow case and a bed sheet) is provided for summer school participants.
  
  7. Is the accommodation sex-segregated?
  In general, in each of the hostel blocks, female student rooms are on the upper floors while male student rooms are on the lower floors. However, male and female students are sometimes mixed on the same floor but segregated into different wings.
  
  8. Are meals included in my course fees?
  The course will cover two meals (welcoming dinner and farewell dinner) during your studies. You are recommended to include the daily meal expenditure in your budget. University canteens are available and a variety of restaurants/food stalls/coffee shops are also located nearby.

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• Meal on Campus

 

There are three on-campus catering outlets available for students at the Amenities Building.
- The Student Canteen on the ground floor offers all-day dining. A wide selection of snacks, set meals, and Chinese & Western cuisine is available.
- The Café serves coffee, snacks and western style cuisine.
- The Chinese Restaurant on the G/F provides another option of a comprehensive seasonal menu of Chinese cuisine and dim sum.
Off-campus Meals
Other than student canteens, a wide variety of restaurants and food stalls at reasonable price are also available. For example, McDonald's and Chinese style restaurants are located within walking distance from the main campus.

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• Location

  9. How do I get to Lingnan University?
  Hong Kong International Airport is situated in Chap Lap Kok on Lantau Island. There are several ways to get to Lingnan University:
  - Airport Express Train and MTR from Airport to Siu Hong Station (West Rail). You could then take the bus K51 (to Fu Tai); or if you choose to walk, you could take Exit F, and you will arrive the campus in about 10 minutes.
  - If your budget allows, simply take a green taxi from the Airport directly to the University, the cost is about HK$300 and the traveling time is approximately 40 minutes.
  - You could refer to the following websites for more details：
  Kowloon Motor Bus (http://www.kmb.hk/en/services/search.html)
  MTR (http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/getting_around/lt_bus_index.html)
  
  10. What is the voltage of electricity supply in Hong Kong?
  The electric voltage in Hong Kong is 220-240v, 50 cycles. If you bring with your electric appliances, make sure that they are 220-240v adaptable. It is advisable for you to buy hair dryers and other small electric appliances with switchable voltage in Hong Kong.
  
  11. How much cash should I bring with me? Should I bring traveler’s checks or personal checks? What about the use of credit cards?
  It is easy to cash traveler’s checks in Hong Kong. Credit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and travel agencies in Hong Kong. (It is advisable to notify your credit card issuing bank that you will be in Hong Kong.) The Hong Kong dollar is the currency unit here. The exchange rate is approximately US$1 to HK$7.8. You may bring in enough cash for your initial personal and miscellaneous expenses. There is a mini bank on campus, at which you may open an account for easy management of your finances in Hong Kong.
  
  12. What is the weather?
  Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct season and the summer weather is usually hot and humid. Temperatures range from 26°C to 33°C. July is particularly a typhoon season. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are broadcast on TV and radio, and signal indicates the storm's distance from Hong Kong. If a typhoon comes near (Signal 8), businesses and shops close down and flights may be cancelled.
  Website for Hong Kong Observatory: http://www.weather.gov.hk/