TLDR

@Todd ********

cheers indeed. I can share that the immigration officer was very polite when I asked him if it was okay for me to go back to that line for domestic flights too. He actually stood up and went to his supervisor and she said yes for sure. And when he came back he pointed to the LTR stamp and said welcome anytime to come to that section.

@Jo *********

that’s a pain you have to translate. For what it’s worth my accountant wrote a cover letter summarizing the returns into a single column. And he also used a brief of the taxes rather than the whole thing. And it was quick and easy that way. My only curveball was when my agent suggested I show titles to property and I had to get that doc sent from overseas. Turned out they approved me before I even got it to them. I asked my agent why did I bother and he said the more assets the better. But I hope at the 5 year mark it’s easier and just have to show returns.

@Jo *********

thank you gents. I went through the diplomat line swimmingly. There was a large line on the other side and was happy to be in the lounge in just a few. Now enjoying finger sandwiches. My old self would still be on line. Thanks for the tip.

@Todd ********

they wouldn’t look at it. I think I elicited doubt in the officers at the beginning of the rope line because I myself was doubtful where to go. Plus there were many hundreds of planes arriving with tourists. So…I got rebuffed in just a second. But my problem always is - 1. I don’t know what line LTR is supposed to use in HKT coming and going and 2. Where to find it. Whenever I asked BOI or others here I get different answers or no answer. I’m going to try the diplomat line if I don’t see a fast track. I’m actually on my way to airport now for an international flight. Let’s see how it goes.

@Jo *********

what language were you translating from? Mine were in English a did not need translating .

@Marty ********

the proof of income from investments took longer to get clarified. Now it is very easy to show income from equities. It’s also possible to use capital gains. So I would say for business men retiring it’s as easy as salaried to show proof.

@Marty ********

anyone know which lane we use at HKT?

@Todd ********

I never can find where to go with the LTR. I tried the diplomat lane and they stopped me from even walking down it. That was July.

@Larry ******

if you’re income is UK you OK.