Tools and checklists
Document checklists
What to carry, why, and how to store it, by profile.
| Documents | Purpose | Storage advice | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | Entry, HKID, bank account, tenancy | Original in hand luggage; scan in encrypted cloud storage | ImmD | |
| Student visa / entry permit label | Proves your permission to study | Keep with passport; photograph it | ImmD | |
| Admission or enrolment letter | Registration, bank, Student Octopus | Printed copy + PDF | Study in Hong Kong (EDB) | |
| No Objection Letter (NOL), if issued | Shows what work you may take | PDF copy; give a copy to employers | ImmD | |
| Health / travel insurance certificate | Clinics, hospitals, claims | Save the claims number in your phone | Insurance Authority | |
| Proof of funds or scholarship letter | Visa, bank, landlord | PDF copy | ImmD | |
| Passport-size photos (4–6) | University ID, Octopus, forms | Envelope in your document folder | MTR |
Reviewed 6 Oct 2026
Never upload or e-mail passport, visa, bank or medical documents to this site or to strangers.
Information checked on 6 Oct 2026. Rules, fees and schedules may change. Confirm with the relevant official authority before acting.