Welcome to PolyU

Pre-Departure Notes for

Non-local Research Postgraduate Students 2021/22

Travel Documents, Important points

Student Visa & to note when
No Objection Letter travelling to HK

Check-in at
Access to Hung Hom Halls
PolyU and
Campus Homantin Halls
of Residence

Information
Session for
Non-Local Must Bring
Research Items
Postgraduate
Students

Living in
Hong Kong
 Your Pre-Departure Checklist

Travel Documents, Student Visa

& No Objection Letter (for non-local student employment)
When scheduling your journey to Hong Kong, please make sure that you have already
received your Student Visa, and valid travel documents (e.g. passport or the Exit-entry
Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (往來港澳通行證)).

Important points to note when travelling to HK

You need to wear a mask in public areas on campus/residences and throughout Hong Kong.
Bring sufficient masks for daily use, or you can also buy them locally.

You must adhere to the HK Government’s mandatory quarantine requirements.

(Points to Note for Quarantine for Inbound Travellers)

To enter into Hong Kong by flight, please take note of Q uarantine procedures for entry
via Airport.

For public health concerns, regardless of which overseas country/region you come
from, you are required to make your own arrangement to undertake compulsory
quarantine.

(Specified conditions imposed on inbound travellers who have visited specified

places (Cap.599H))

During the self-quarantine and self monitoring period outside the Campus and
University-managed accommodation, you must adhere to the HKSAR Government’s
mandatory quarantine requirement.

Access to PolyU Campus

Programme Registration
You should have received an offer for your programme via e-mail/SMS . You can then access
your application and check the online “Notice of Offer”.

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Please refer to the Registration Procedures stated on your Online “Notice of Offer” for
programme registration and get your PolyU Student ID number. Register your student NetID
after completing program registration.

Please show your Notice of Offer / your personal identity document at the entrance counter
(Core A, Core P or Core Z) before you can enter the campus to collect your student card.

Check-in at
Hung Hom Halls and Homantin Halls of Residence

Before arriving at the hall, please prepare the required documents according to Point 1 of
the Special arrangements due to the COVID-19 pandemic for processing check-in.
For public health reasons, students who have not completed the quarantine requirement
of the HKSAR Government will not be allowed to enter the student halls.

Earliest Check-in Date:

on the date of programme registration
with Academic Registry (AR)

Students may only check-in to the halls once they complete the AR programme
registration. The AR registration dates are between 2 and 29 August. Students will need to
make their own accommodation arrangements before checking in.

The Hall Reception operates from 8.30 am to 11.00 pm daily. Late check-in after 11.00 pm
will generally not be considered. Students should email the Hall Administration and attach
their inbound travel ticket at least 3 working days prior to arrival in Hong Kong in order to
obtain approval.

Contact information of Hall Administration:

Hung Hom Halls : 852-3159 0099 Student.halls@polyu.edu.hk

Homantin Halls : 852-3996 2099 Homantin.halls@polyu.edu.hk

Information Session for

New Non-local Research Postgraduate Students

To allow all non-local research postgraduate students to get familiar with the University
and Hong Kong, an information session will be arranged for you. Useful tips on campus
life and essential information related to living in Hong Kong will be shared during this
gathering. Please attend this hybrid information session, scheduled for 17 August 2021,
Tuesday at 3.00 pm (Hong Kong Time). The login link will be available here on or before
16 August 2021.

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 Must Bring Items

You need to wear a mask in public areas on campus/residences and throughout Hong Kong.
Please bring sufficient masks for daily use, or you can also buy them locally.

2-3 photocopies of your travel documents.

5-10 pieces of your passport photos.

Cash
Please have some cash ready as you may need to use Hong Kong dollars as soon as you arrive
in Hong Kong.

Credit cards
Please check with your local bank in advance to see if your credit card can be used in Hong
Kong and if any additional charges will apply to cash withdrawal at ATM machines, etc.

First-aid and medicine you need to take regularly.

Your medical and vaccination records

Please bring along your medical records (e.g. vaccination records), if any, which may be useful
in case you need to consult doctors in Hong Kong.

Documents with details of your insurance policy issued in your home country, if applicable.

Electronic devices and travel adaptor

The standard electrical voltage is 220 volts and 3-pin plugs are used in Hong Kong. You are
recommended to bring at least one travel adaptor as you may need to recharge your mobile
phone immediately upon arrival. A small number of qualified convertor plugs are available at
Hall Reception Counter for sale.

Clothes & Bedding

Please note that you need to prepare your own beddings (e.g. pillow covers and quilt),
even for the halls of residences.

Please check the weather details on The Hong Kong Observatory website and pack
clothes accordingly for your stay in Hong Kong.

You can expect sunny, bright and cool weather during winter, and occasional mist and
showers from March to mid-May, so water-proof jacket is desirable.

There is no heating system in Hong Kong and some winter days can be very cold. You may
consider bringing warm clothes for the cooler days or alternatively buy one in Hong Kong.

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 Living in Hong Kong

Traveling to Hung Hom Halls of Residence

The Hung Hom Halls
九龍紅磡紅荔道 1 號
1 Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon

Location & Map

Traveling to Homantin Halls of Residence

九龍何文田佛光街 15 號
15 Fat Kwong Street, Homantin, Kowloon

Location & Map

How to get there

Hong Kong eTransport web page
provides one-stop service of point-to-point public transport route enquiry for pre-trip
planning.

Google Map
You can find your location and point-to-point route.

Pre-paid SIM card

It can be purchased at any convenience store in Hong Kong.

Octopus Card
It is convenient to use Octopus Card for transportation, transaction at supermarkets,
convenience stores and vending machines in Hong Kong. You are highly recommended to buy
one upon arrival.

Where to get an Octopus Card : <CLICK HERE>

Personalised Octopus Card with “Student Status”

If you are a full-time student under the age of 25, you may choose to apply for a Personalised
Octopus Card with "Student Status".

Application form is available on the MTR website in early September. <CLICK HERE> for
details.

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Insurance
PolyU has prepared a basic insurance coverage (Group Personal Accident Insurance) for
students joining PolyU activities during their stay in Hong Kong.

The University has also acquired Group Travel Insurance for students participating in
activities, recognized by PolyU, outside Hong Kong.

Please note that PolyU insurance policies do not cover personal hospital expenses, public
liability or travel outside Hong Kong. Hence, you may consider purchasing Group Medical
Insurance Scheme and/or Public Liability Insurance Scheme for further protection. Brief
highlights are as below:

The Group Medical Insurance Scheme covers hospitalization medical expenses due to
accidental bodily injuries. However, out-patient consultations will NOT be covered by the
Group Medical Insurance Scheme.

The Public Liability Insurance Scheme covers legal liability for accidental third party
property damage (tangible property) and/or accidental third party bodily injury in
connection with the Insured’s business.

Information of optional Group Medical and/or Public Liability Insurance Scheme(s) for
non-local students in 2021/22 academic year (i.e. 30 August 2021 to 28 August 2022) will be
sent to you for reference by email in end of August / early September 2021.

Opening a Bank Account

There is important information on requirements for opening bank accounts in Hong Kong.
Please refer to this webpage for details.

Enquiry

(852) 2766 5408

nls.services@polyu.edu.hk
www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/srss/non-local-student-services/introduction
QT308, 3/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, (Entrance at Core T),
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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