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The Hong Kong Legislative Council released the latest figures related to the Hong Kong Talent Scheme on January 27, 2026. Between the end of 2022 and the end of 2025, the HKSAR Government received a total of 580,000 applications for the various talent admission schemes, and nearly 400,000 applications were approved, with more than 260,000 talents and 240,000 dependants having arrived in Hong Kong.

The majority of these talents hold a bachelor's degree or above, 70% are aged below 40, and about 25% hold foreign passports. They are mainly engaged in Hong Kong's financial, innovation and technology, and trade and commerce sectors.

For the Hong Kong Talent Pass Scheme, by the end of 2025, over 150,000 applications have been received and over 120,000 have been approved, of which about 105,000 high caliber persons have arrived in Hong Kong, with a renewal application rate of 52% and a renewal approval rate as high as 94%. Among the high caliber passers who have successfully renewed their passports, the incomes of about 95% of them are higher than the Hong Kong median income (i.e., more than HK$20,000), of which The income of 50% persons was nearly double (i.e. over HK$40,000). According to the HKSAR Government's estimation, highly talented persons can bring about HK$34 billion of economic contribution to Hong Kong each year, accounting for about 1.2% of the GDP.

Regarding the renewal figures of the Highly Selective Placement Scheme, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare said that they were "in line with the Government's expectation". According to him, talents are selected through a mutual screening process, "we select talents, and talents also select Hong Kong." Compared with the renewal rate of other places in the world, Hong Kong is already quite satisfactory, and will continue to observe and review.

Dr. K.C. Lee has also clearly responded that as long as half of the people are willing to stay in Hong Kong, there is a need for the scheme to continue to be implemented. The overall operation of the scheme meets the requirements and creates a lot of positive value for Hong Kong, and the Government will study the room for optimization of the scheme and make timely adjustments.

近日，香港入境事务处人才政策再升级，自2026 年 3 月 1 日起，原仅适用于“高才”的提前 3 个月递交续期申请政策，正式扩展至“优才、专才、进修”三大主流类别都可提前3 个月递交。续签事宜建议提前规划、尽早准备。

This article mainly shares the pros and cons of the Hong Kong Highly Talented Persons Scheme, the application requirements and renewal requirements, etc., to make a good decision for the talents who are eligible for the Highly Talented Persons Scheme to make a good decision and choose the basis.

01 Analysis of the pros and cons of applying for and renewing the Hong Kong Highly Talented Persons (HSP) Scheme

The Hong Kong High Achiever Scheme has both advantages and disadvantages for applicants. Today, we summarize for you the 6 advantages + 4 disadvantages of applying for the High Achiever Scheme, and you can make a comprehensive assessment before considering whether to apply or not!

A. There are six advantages of High Talent for applicants:

①Approved and obtained Hong Kong status with family members

After being approved through the High Talent Pass Program, not only can you get your own Hong Kong identity, but your family members will also be approved to get the identity, and this Hong Kong identity will have a lot of advantages for you and your family members in employment development, entrepreneurship, living, retirement, medical care, and children's education.

②No need to find a Hong Kong employer before application

The Hong Kong High Achievers Programme does not even need to look for a Hong Kong employer in advance before applying, and does not need to be employed by a local company, but only needs to meet the application requirements, which reduces the difficulty of application.

③ Class A, no educational requirements, apply through the company's revenue

All other talent policies in Hong Kong have a basic requirement on academic qualifications (bachelor's degree), while the A talents of High Talent Pass have no restriction on academic qualifications, and only depends on whether the applicant's income meets the requirements, and this income, in addition to personal income, can also be the company's revenue (the applicant is required to take up shares of more than 50% or more).

④ Clear application requirements and simple materials

Relative to Hong Kong's talent policies such as meritocracy, specialization, and advanced studies, the application for the Hong Kong Highly Talented Persons Scheme is actually very clear, and it is very easy to determine whether one meets the application requirements and which category of talent type one belongs to. In addition to the slightly more complicated supporting documents for Category A, the documents for Category B and C talents are relatively simple.

⑤ Fast approval speed, 1-3 months to get the status

The current approval speed of the Hong Kong High Achiever Program is very fast, the fastest can be approved to get the Hong Kong identity within 1 after submission, the general review cycle in 1-3 months, the applicant can know the result very soon.

(vi) Being valued by the Hong Kong government and having policy dividends

The Hong Kong High Achiever Scheme can be said to be the talent policy that attracts the most attention from the Hong Kong Government. The Hong Kong Government keeps a close watch on the progress of the application of this talent, the arrangements for the talents after their arrival in Hong Kong, etc. The Government's attention to this policy can be seen from the history of policy changes.

B. There are four disadvantages (cons) in the application of the Hong Kong Highly Talented Persons (HKHTP)

A talent policy has more than just advantages. For applicants who choose the Highly Talented Person (HTP) Program, they enjoy its favorable aspects and also need to understand its disadvantages. HTP applications have the following disadvantages:

① Renewal is not easy

The renewal requirements of the Hong Kong Highly Talented Persons Scheme are linked to work, and the applicant must be employed by a company in Hong Kong or be self-employed in business start-ups. Hong Kong's intention to have highly talented people working in Hong Kong is very clear, and if they do not find a job within 2 years, the visa will easily expire once the 2-year period is up.

② Relatively high application requirements

The Hong Kong High Talent Pass is open to high-income earners and graduates of top 100 universities. For those whose annual income does not reach HK$2.5 million and those who have not graduated from the undergraduate degree of one of the designated 199 universities, they cannot apply, and it is relatively more stringent in terms of graduation institutions compared to the Merit, Specialized, and Study Abroad.

③Only "one time" right of application

The Hong Kong High Talent Pass program can only be applied once by all people, through the High Talent Pass to apply for Hong Kong status approved talents, once for some reasons lead to the invalidation of the visa, the eligibility to apply for the High Talent Pass will be lost, and want to continue to get Hong Kong status have to choose other talent policy.

④High economic costs for visa renewal and permanent residence transfer

Hong Kong High Talent Pass Program approved, want to renew and take permanent residence, many people need to go to Hong Kong to work or start a business, whether it is to go to Hong Kong to start a business or employment, need a certain amount of economic costs, such as starting a business may need to prepare hundreds of thousands of dollars, millions of dollars, the economic conditions of the average talented person applying to be psychologically prepared in advance.

Hong Kong High Talent Pass has been adjusted several times to continuously enhance its attractiveness, changes are always oriented to the development needs of Hong Kong, and constantly optimize the talents coming to Hong Kong, the future may be more refined screening of applicants' industries, if you now meet the application requirements, please seize the opportunity to apply as soon as possible.

02 Eligibility Criteria for Hong Kong High Achievers

Recently, there are rumors circulating on the Internet that High Talent may be canceled or tightened. If you are eligible to apply for High Talent, it is recommended to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing the bonus period.

The Hong Kong High Talent Pass Scheme, known as the Hong Kong High Talent Pass Scheme, aims to attract top talents from all over the world to develop in Hong Kong. The main target groups of the program include high-income earners and undergraduates graduating from the world's top universities.

Persons who wish to apply for admission to the HKSAR under the Highly Talented Persons (HSP) Scheme may choose one of the following three categories of talents to apply for the HSP: 

Category A applications: Individuals with an annual income (if applying from company profits, the income for the previous year of assessment should be taken into account) of HK$2.5 million or above (or its equivalent in foreign currency) in the year immediately preceding the date of application, with no quota restriction.

(b) Category B applicants: persons who have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized university and have accumulated at least three years of work experience in the five years immediately preceding the date of application, with no quota restriction.

Category C applicants: persons who have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized university within the five years immediately preceding the date of application, but have less than three years of work experience.

Remarks:

① Category C applications are subject to an annual quota (10,000) and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

(ii) Category C applications are not applicable to non-local students pursuing full-time locally-accredited programmes leading to a bachelor's degree in the HKSAR.

According to the analysis of the application requirements of the Hong Kong High Achiever Scheme, three categories of suitable people are summarized:

Class A fits the population:

Generally, they are elites or corporate executives in high-tech industries (such as finance, technology, artificial intelligence, etc.) with relatively high incomes, or shareholders and bosses who hold stakes in enterprises, as well as self-employed businessmen with relatively high incomes. Top corporate executives, senior practitioners in the financial industry, and founders of well-known enterprises are among the popular candidates.

Class B fits the population:

Graduates of prestigious universities with rich work experience, the undergraduate school must be the world's top schools (usually top100), and the advantage will be even greater if they are in the industry of finance, science and technology, international trade, etc., and journalism majors of the world's top schools.

Category C fits the population:

The undergraduate institution is one of the top 100 universities in the world (or top 20 in the Mainland), and the undergraduate graduation time is not more than 5 years for young high achievers, and the working experience should be less than 3 years. If you have not yet applied for Hong Kong status but plan to do so, you can directly identify the QR code below, or call or WeChat: 13045886252 to assess whether you can apply for the Highly Talented Persons Scheme/other talent policies ↓↓↓

03 Requirements for Renewal of Hong Kong Talent Pass

Business owners applying for High Talent Pass Category A need to have a company revenue of more than HK$2.5 million and be able to provide proof of tax payment, corresponding company shareholding information, relevant financial status of the company and other supporting documents.

There are four renewal requirements for the Highly Talented A category:

According to the Hong Kong Immigration Department's policy on the renewal of Highly Talented Persons (HSP) visas, HSPs need to fulfill one of the following requirements in order to renew their visas:

① Employment:I am employed by a local company in Hong Kong + Degree holder to take up a position + Market level salary + Payment of tax in Hong Kong, etc.

② Entrepreneurship:I registered a company in Hong Kong to set up business or share in other companies to participate in the business + the actual operation of the company + business plan + office space + contribute to the Hong Kong economy (tax payment / provide jobs), etc.

(iii) Non-employment mode of employment in Hong Kong:Another way of belonging to ①, I work for a Hong Kong company in a non-employment mode + the degree holder takes up the position + market level salary + paying tax in Hong Kong + staying in Hong Kong for a period of time, etc.

④ Transfers within cross-border enterprises:I am employed by a non-Hong Kong company + contract with proof that the job includes coming to Hong Kong for business + annual salary of HK$1.2 million or above + tax payment in Hong Kong for 1 year prior to the renewal of the visa + length of stay in Hong Kong, etc.

Highly Talented BC Class Renewal Requirements

The renewal of the Hong Kong Highly Talented Persons Scheme Category B\C is 2+3+3, the initial visa period is only 2 years, 2 years after the renewal of the visa, the renewal, the applicant must be employed in Hong Kong or has set up a business in Hong Kong, and the same requirements as the renewal of Category A. However, it is indeed difficult for applicants who have no plans to go to Hong Kong.

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04 How to renew the Hong Kong Highly Talented Person Category A visa without having to visit Hong Kong for a long period of time?

Some of the mainland elites applying for the High Talent Pass do not have the intention of settling in Hong Kong on a long-term basis, and the Hong Kong Government has fully taken into account the needs of this group of people. Mr. LEE Ka-chiu has once said publicly that even if the high talents live in other cities in the Greater Bay Area, as long as they work, pay tax and spend money in Hong Kong, they are contributing to the economy of Hong Kong.

Translated, this means that you may not live in Hong Kong, but you have to go to Hong Kong to work or start a business, spend money in Hong Kong and contribute to the Hong Kong economy.

所以我们知道，如果长期不去香港居住，对于后期转永居是有影响的，毕竟转永居很看重“居住证明”，所以我们要结合香港永居身份核准要求来看：

香港入境处对于永居申请人最看重的是有没有连续通常居港7年以上、不在港时间长短和有无合理解释、是否在港有住所、家庭成员是否在港、本人是否在港有缴税（薪俸税/利得税）等。

One of the important assessment criteria mentioned is [reasonable explanation for absence from Hong Kong]. According to the requirements of the Immigration Department, reasons for absence from Hong Kong that are related to personal career development or necessary family matters are understandable.

✅ Reason for working: e.g. Mainland company's expatriation/business trip, Hong Kong company's development of overseas market/business, participation in necessary overseas training/conferences, etc. Able to provide relevant dispatch letters, project contracts, business correspondence emails, invitation letters, certificates of attendance, entry/exit itineraries, etc.

✅Family reasons: For reasons such as serious illness or marriage or funeral of immediate family members, children's short-term study or examination outside the country, epidemic, etc., medical certificates, proof of kinship, notification of school admission/examination, notification of epidemic, etc. are required.

✅ Other reasons: e.g. health reasons requiring specific treatment outside the country (medical certificate required), etc.

Combining the four renewal routes of the Hong Kong High Talent Pass and reasonable explanations for absence from Hong Kong, it can be known that the following two renewal routes allow the applicant to explain his/her long term absence from Hong Kong on the basis of [work-related reasons], and he/she can provide corresponding evidential materials that are convincing to the Immigration Department:

1) Transfer within cross-border enterprises

Applicants who meet the requirements of an annual salary of HK$1.2 million or above, have signed a contract or work content that is linked to business in Hong Kong, have a certain amount of time to come to Hong Kong and have paid tax in Hong Kong for one year prior to the renewal of their visas, and even if they work in the Mainland for a long period of time, they only need to travel to Hong Kong occasionally to deal with work-related matters will be able to satisfy the requirements of the renewal of their visas.

(2) Renewal of self-employment in Hong Kong

Starting a company in Hong Kong and operating it independently can be realized for renewal as long as it can be fully proved that the business of the Hong Kong company operates truly and effectively in Hong Kong, has a healthy and stable operation status and potential for continuous development, and can make positive contributions to the development of the local economy of Hong Kong.

However, the first renewal route is not easy to realize, and is more suitable for companies with cross-border cooperation business in both the Mainland and Hong Kong or enterprises with both business in the two places themselves, and the annual salary requirement for applicants is also higher.

So in the end, the most suitable renewal route for Category A with the center of gravity of life in the Mainland is the self-employment renewal route by registering a Hong Kong company to/from starting a business in Hong Kong!

Highly talented self-employed renewal: real business and substantial contribution to build the path Hong Kong Immigration Department examiners will be through a series of interlocking chain of evidence to assess the authenticity of the Hong Kong company, if you want to finally and smoothly renew the visa as well as the later can get the status of Hong Kong permanent resident, you can follow the following path to planning:

Month 1: Setting the direction and writing a good business plan

到香港创业，并非盲目注册香港公司，应先深入研究香港市场需求、竞争环境，确定可行的业务方向。

一份合格的香港公司商业计划书需详细说明产品服务、目标客户、财务预测等，并突出对香港经济的潜在贡献。

This plan is not only the blueprint for the development of the Hong Kong company, but also the first document to prove the "authenticity of the business" when renewing the visa.

Month 2: Hong Kong company registration + physical office rental

Hong Kong company registration is not complicated, after submitting the materials can be completed in about 1-7 days, Hong Kong company registration need to choose a formal organization, equipped with statutory secretarial firms such as Enterprise Caiying Group, to ensure that the structure of shareholders include the applicant's own and shareholding ≥ 50%, in order to prove the right of control.

The office address must be a physical address. Virtual addresses or "blacklisted addresses" (e.g. repeatedly used for shell companies) will be rejected by the Immigration Department.

A formal lease must be signed and stamp duty paid, and leases, utility bills, etc. must be retained as evidence of "physical operation".

Month 3: Open a public account + MPF

Hong Kong companies should give priority to large banks in Hong Kong (e.g. BOC Hong Kong, HSBC) for their public accounts, and clearly state "self-employment renewal purpose" when opening an account to avoid the bank's risk control concerns.

MPF is a statutory welfare program in Hong Kong, even if your Hong Kong company is only one applicant, you are required to open an account and make regular contributions, and omission of payment will be regarded as a violation of labor laws, and become a "hard" to renew the visa.

Months 4-8: Hire staff + sign business contracts

After registering a Hong Kong company, it is advisable to employ 1-2 Hong Kong local employees (applicants and spouses are not counted), with a monthly salary referring to the median of the Hong Kong market (approximately HK$22,500), as low-paid employment may be challenged as "failing to create quality employment", which will affect the scoring.

At the same time need to sign the first business contract (regardless of the amount of money), and retain the complete chain: communication mail, invoices, public account water, no water or the authenticity of the contract is doubtful, easy to be challenged as a "shell company".

Month 12-13: Annual company review + audit + tax filing

香港公司的年审和商业登记证更新必须按时完成，证件过期将导致续签材料作废。

可考虑聘请香港持牌会计师出具审计报告，即使香港公司亏损，也需附上“亏损说明+更新后的商业计划书”，以证明香港公司仍在运营且有改进计划。

Completion of profits tax return at the same time. Failure to file tax return will be regarded as a "non-compliant business".

1 month before the expiration date: Submission of renewal application

香港身份到期前要准备好续签材料，一般需提前1个月递交延长逗留期限。

续签材料除香港公司文件外，需附加“生活关联证明”，如香港租房合同、子女在港入学记录、社区参与证明等。这些证据能强化“扎根香港”的形象，大幅提高获批概率。

Warm tips: registered Hong Kong company self-employment renewal process, there are risk points at different stages, such as low staff salaries, Hong Kong company documents are not updated in a timely manner, the account funds and business relevance is not high, the MPF payment record is missing, address fraudulent use of commercial addresses, etc., each step needs to be carefully planned, and accumulate irrefutable "real traces of operation! Each step needs to be carefully planned to accumulate irrefutable "traces of real operation".

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05 Real Customer Cases

Today, we would like to share with you a successful client case of Hong Kong High Talent Pass Type A application: With professional services, the team of Enterprise Cai Ying has successfully approved the Hong Kong identity for Ms. D of a network technology company in just 2 months.

See the chart below for details.

Chart originated from Enterprise Caiying

06 Some Hong Kong Identity Cases

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