General Employment Policy
Suitable for individuals with professional skills and a job offer from a Hong Kong company
The Talent Scheme (full name: Mainland Talent Admission Scheme) is a talent import policy launched by the Hong Kong SAR government, primarily targeting professionals from Mainland China. It allows eligible Mainland talents to obtain a Hong Kong work visa to fill local market talent demands. The core requirement of this scheme is that applicants must have already been hired by a Hong Kong company and engage in work related to their academic qualifications or professional background
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Program Features
General Employment Policy
Program Advantages
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No Quota Limit As long as the applicant meets the requirements, there is no fixed quota limit
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Fast Approval The application process generally takes 4 to 8 weeks for approval, which is faster compared to other immigration programs
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Covers Multiple Industries Not limited to specific professions, the program applies to multiple fields such as finance, IT, engineering, healthcare, education, law, innovation technology, and more
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Family members can accompany the applicant After successful application, the applicant can bring their spouse and children under 18 to Hong Kong, allowing them to access local education and healthcare services.
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Eligible to apply for permanent residency after 7 years Continuously working in Hong Kong for 7 years qualifies you to apply for permanent residency, allowing you to enjoy international development opportunities in the city
How to apply for the Professional Talent Scheme?
Application Requirements
Suitable for professionals who have received a job offer from a Hong Kong company. Applicants must possess relevant qualifications or skills and fill gaps in the local talent market
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Must have a job offer from a Hong Kong company and provide evidence that the position is in demand in the local market
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Visa renewal follows the 2+3+3 year model, and after completing 7 years, applicants can apply for Hong Kong permanent residency
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Spouses and dependent children can accompany the applicant, and the spouse is free to work
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Suitable for the target audience
This program is suitable for professionals who have been employed by Hong Kong companies, possess relevant qualifications or skills, and aim to fill the local talent market gaps
Advantages and Features
The program uses a points-based system to select outstanding global talents. No employer sponsorship is required, and once approved, applicants are free to work or start a business in Hong Kong
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No employer sponsorship is required, making it more flexible than the Specialist Scheme
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Education and skills have a significant impact, and individuals with higher scores have 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 |
Hong Kong immigration visa
Hong Kong, as an international financial center, offers a low tax system, a free economic environment, and top-tier education and healthcare systems, attracting global talent and investors. The government has introduced various immigration programs, including the General Employment Policy, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Top Talent Pass Scheme, and Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, which are suitable for individuals from different backgrounds to apply
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)
Suitable for individuals with professional skills and a job offer from a Hong Kong company
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A job offer from a Hong Kong company is required in order to apply for the visa
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Visa renewal follows the 2+3+3 year model, and after completing 7 years, applicants can apply for Hong Kong permanent residency
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Spouses and dependent children can accompany the applicant, and the spouse is allowed to work freely
Hong Kong Talent Pass Scheme
Suitable for graduates from the world’s top 100 universities and high-income individuals
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No employer sponsorship is required, and applicants are free to find a job or start a business
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Directly granted a 2 year visa, and can bring along a spouse and dependent children to Hong Kong
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The application requirements are flexible, and the approval process is relatively fast (approximately 4 to 8 weeks)
Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)
Suitable for high-net-worth individuals who wish to obtain residency through investment
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An investment of HKD 30 million is required in qualified assets, such as stocks, funds, real estate, etc
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No need to start a business or manage a company; simply maintaining the investment is sufficient
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Visa renewal follows the 2+3+3 year model, and after completing 7 years, applicants can apply for Hong Kong permanent residency