Quality Migrant Admission SchemeQMAS
Suitable for highly educated, highly skilled, and internationally competitive talents
Key features of the Talent Scheme
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is an immigration program launched by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, aimed at attracting individuals with exceptional talents or professional skills from around the world to develop in Hong Kong. This scheme uses a points-based system, and applicants do not need to secure a job offer from a Hong Kong employer in advance. Once approved, they can freely seek employment, start a business, or engage in professional activities in Hong Kong.
The scheme offers great flexibility for individuals with high educational qualifications and skills. After obtaining the visa, applicants can explore development opportunities and fully utilize Hong Kong’s advantages in the international market, low-tax environment, and vast business network to build their personal career or professional development. Successful applicants will be granted a 2-year visa, with the option to bring their spouse and minor children. They can extend their stay through the 2+3+3-year renewal scheme and apply for Hong Kong permanent residency after 7 years.
Application Requirements
Two scoring methods, choose one
Comprehensive points-based system
The maximum score is 245 points, with 80 points as the minimum threshold
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Age (30-39 years old, up to 30 points)
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Education (PhD 40 points, Master's 20 points, Bachelor's 10 points)
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Work experience (Over 10 years 55 points)
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Language proficiency (Fluent in both Chinese and English 20 points)
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Other achievements (e.g., international awards 20 points)
Achievement-based scoring system
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Targeted at talents with outstanding achievements, such as Olympic medals, Nobel Prizes, etc., who can be approved immediately
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Suitable candidates
This scheme offers great flexibility for highly educated and professional individuals. Applicants can obtain a visa first and then seek ideal development opportunities, fully utilizing Hong Kong's advantages in the international market.
Advantages and Features
A points-based system is used to select top global talents. No employer sponsorship is required, and successful applicants can freely work or start a business in Hong Kong
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No employer sponsorship required, offering more flexibility than the Talent Admission Scheme
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Education and skills have a significant impact, giving higher-scoring applicants a greater advantage
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The application process is highly competitive, with an annual quota limit, requiring applicants to compete with other talents
How to Choose the Right Immigration Pathway?
You can refer to the following table to compare different immigration pathways and determine which one may be most suitable for you based on your situation :
| Program | Employer Sponsorship Required | Investment Requirement | Visa Flexibility | Competition Level | Suitable Audience |
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| High Talent Pass | ❌ | ❌ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Graduates from top 100 universities, high-income individuals |
| Specialist | ✅ | ❌ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | Professionals with job offers from Hong Kong companies |
| Quality Migrant Admission Scheme | ❌ | ❌ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Highly educated, highly skilled talents |
| Investment | ❌ | ✅ (HKD 30 million) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | High-net-worth investors |