In October 2022, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Mr. Lee Ka-chiu, in his first Policy Address after assuming office, launched an unprecedented "Talent Grabbing" combo, opening up a golden era of talent admission in Hong Kong.

To the end of 2025, in just three years, Hong Kong's various types of talent programs totaling 580,000 people submitted applications, approved nearly 400,000, about 260,000 talents with 240,000 family members (spouses + children) arrived in Hong Kong. 2026, Hong Kong's official statement, will continue to increase the size of domestic and overseas talent recruitment efforts, the mainland people to take the Hong Kong identity of the window period is still in!

Whether you have a prestigious university background, a high-income elite, a well-funded investor, or a professional with professional skills who wants to pursue further education and advancement, you can find a suitable Hong Kong Talent Admission Scheme. All the programs support bringing your spouse and minor children to Hong Kong, and the whole family can apply for permanent residence in Hong Kong after 7 years, apply for a HKSAR passport, and enjoy the global convenience!

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01. Highly Talented Persons Scheme (HTPS)

Officially launched at the end of 2022, the Hong Kong government's "fast track", which is tailor-made for global talents with high academic qualifications and incomes, is currently a popular choice for mainlanders to get Hong Kong status.

💡 Features
⚪️ High-income earners have no educational threshold and apply directly
⚪️ No need to obtain prior employment from Hong Kong employers before application, high degree of freedom
⚪️ Freedom to change jobs while holding the visa without the need for approval by the Immigration Department
⚪️ Extremely simple application process, clear documentation requirements, fastest approval in 4 weeks
⚪️ Only one chance of approval per person, careful planning is required for application.

📋 Eligibility to apply (one of three)
⚪️ Category A (open-ended): Individual/company income of HK$2.5 million or above for 1 year prior to application; company income is required to hold 50% and above shares, proportionate accounting taxable profit up to the standard, personal investment income is not counted.
⚪️ Category B (open-ended): Bachelor's Degree from a qualified university + 3 or more years of cumulative work experience in the past 5 years.
⚪️ Category C (limit of 10,000 per year): Bachelor's degree from an eligible university within 5 years with less than 3 years of working experience (graduates from Hong Kong institutions are not included in this category).

There are currently 200 eligible universities, 23 of which are Mainland universities. The list refers to the Times, QS, U.S. News, Shanghai Softech's four major lists and the specialties ranked by the Immigration Department.

⏳ Application cycle
Class B/C can be approved in as fast as 4 weeks; Class A has a 6-8 week cycle due to stricter income scrutiny.

📅 Stay mode
⚪️ First time visa: 3 years for category A, 2 years for category B/C.
⚪️ Visa Extension: Regular for up to 3 years or for the duration of the labor contract, whichever is shorter.
⚪️ Renewal for Top Talents: 6 years (2 years in Hong Kong with assessable income of HK$2 million from salaries tax in the previous year)

📜 Renewal requirements
Have been employed in Hong Kong and are earning a stable and lawful income; or have set up or participated in a commercial business in Hong Kong and can prove that they have actually contributed to the Hong Kong economy.

02. Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)

Implemented in 2006 and newly revamped and upgraded scoring rules in November 2024, the Hong Kong Government's scheme to attract outstanding talents with high skills and high potentials, with no restriction on industries and quotas.

💡 Features
⚪️ Full quota-free
⚪️ Achievement-based point system approved for direct issuance of 8-year visas
⚪️ No employer is required before applying, and you are free to change jobs during the period of the visa.
⚪️ supports multiple applications

📋 Eligibility to apply (one of three)
⚪️ Points for Achievement System (PAS): Extraordinary talent/skill with outstanding industry achievements such as Olympic medals, world championships, top industry awards, renowned artists/scientists, etc.
⚪️ General Points System (GPS): Satisfy at least 6 out of the 12 assessment criteria, scoring on dimensions such as age, academic qualifications, working experience, language proficiency, family background, etc., and enter the selection process of the Immigration Department after meeting the criteria.
⚪️ unsolicited proposal system: The Hong Kong Government invites talents in the world's top fields on a targeted basis according to the needs of Hong Kong's industrial development, without the need to apply on their own.

⏳ Application cycle
6-9 months, subject to material review, selection, and public notice.

📅 Stay mode
⚪️ First time visa: 8 years under the Achievement Points System and 3 years under the Integrated Points System.
⚪️ Visa extension: 3+2 years in regular mode
⚪️ Renewal for Top Talents: 5 years (2 years in Hong Kong, with assessable income of HK$2 million from salaries tax in the previous year)

📜 Renewal requirements
⚪️ Points for Achievement System (PAS): If the conditions for permanent residence are not met at the end of the eight-year visa period, renewal of the visa is only subject to proof of financial ability to support oneself and one's dependants in Hong Kong.
⚪️ General Points System (GPS): Proof of settlement in Hong Kong and substantial contribution to Hong Kong, e.g. employment in Hong Kong, setting up of business, participation in public service/industry development, etc.

03. Stay/return scheme for non-local students (IANG)

Commonly known as the Study Abroad/Entertainment Migration Scheme, it is designed for non-local graduates pursuing full-time bachelor's degree or above in Hong Kong and the campuses of Hong Kong universities in the Greater Bay Area, with dual fulfillment of academic qualification enhancement + identity planning.

💡 Features
⚪️ Low application threshold, some majors are exempted from English scores, and support for master's degree.
⚪️ Hong Kong qualifications are globally recognized, and you can enjoy the benefits of returning to China as an international student.
⚪️ Freedom to change jobs without prior notification while holding a visa

📋 Eligibility to apply (either/or)
⚪️ Freshmen (within 6 months of graduation): Apply directly with a full-time bachelor's degree or above from Hong Kong or a Hong Kong university campus in the Greater Bay Area without employer sponsorship.
⚪️ Non-freshmen (more than 6 months after graduation): Must be formally employed by a Hong Kong employer and the salary of the post is not lower than the Hong Kong market rate.

⏳ Application cycle
Fresh graduates' applications to stay in Hong Kong will be approved in 1 month at the earliest; non-fresh graduates' applications to return to Hong Kong will take 1-3 months.

📅 Stay mode
⚪️ First visa: 2 years
⚪️ Visa Extension: Regular for up to 3 years or for the duration of the labor contract, whichever is shorter.
⚪️ Renewal for Top Talents: 6 years (2 years in Hong Kong with assessable income of HK$2 million from salaries tax in the previous year)

📜 Renewal requirements
Be employed in Hong Kong in a post that matches the academic qualifications (filled by a person with an equivalent degree) with salary and benefits in line with the Hong Kong market level; or have set up or participated in a commercial business in Hong Kong.

04. Admission of Mainland Talents and Professionals Scheme (Professionals)

Launched in 2003, one of the most mature talent admission programs in Hong Kong, designed specifically to bridge the gap of local professionals in Hong Kong, supporting three modes of employment, self-employment and corporate dispatch.

💡 Program Features
⚪️ No quota, no industry restrictions
⚪️ Outstanding candidates can relax their education to college, focusing on practical work ability

📋 Eligibility to Apply
⚪️ Possess a good educational background, professional and technical qualifications or relevant work experience;
⚪️ Gain formal employment with a Hong Kong employer, with remuneration packages comparable to market rates;
⚪️ The jobs taken up are matched with academic qualifications/experience and it is difficult to find suitable talents locally in Hong Kong;
⚪️ Exemption from the "market scarcity" certificate if they meet the Hong Kong Talent List or have an annual salary of HK$2 million.

⏳ Application cycle
1-3 months

📅 Stay mode
⚪️ First visa: 3 years, or the shorter of the duration of the labor contract.
⚪️ Visa Extension: Regular for up to 3 years or for the duration of the labor contract, whichever is shorter.
⚪️ Renewal for Top Talents: 5 years (2 years in Hong Kong, with assessable income of HK$2 million from salaries tax in the previous year)

📜 Renewal requirements
Still meet the core qualifications of a professional: hold a valid employment contract with a Hong Kong employer, maintain market scarcity of the post, and meet the salary and benefits standards;Self-employed/dispatched persons are required to prove that the business is in normal operation and has continuous contribution to Hong Kong.

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05. Skilled trades specialists

A brand new branch under the Specialized Talent Scheme (STS), relaunched in 2025, is dedicated to recruiting skilled young talents for eight key technology industries in Hong Kong, with a low academic threshold and emphasis on technology and practical work.

Top 8 Designated Skilled Trades: New Industrialization Technician, Nurse, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Local Vessel Marine Services Technician, Information Technology Technician, Lift/Escalator Technician, Building Information Modeling Coordinator, Electrical Technician.

💡 Program Features
⚪️ Low threshold of education, focusing on technical competence and professional qualifications
⚪️ Only 8 designated skilled trades, accurately matching the needs of Hong Kong industries
⚪️ Total quota for 3 years is only 10,000, with a quota of 3,000 for each job type on a first-come-first-served basis.
⚪️ Prior employment with Hong Kong employers is required, with a minimum employment contract of 2 years.
⚪️ has a clear age limit and focuses on young technical talent

📋 Eligibility to Apply
⚪️ Age 18-40
⚪️ Match the education, work experience or professional qualification requirements for the top 8 designated trades
⚪️ Employed by Hong Kong employers to perform the specified types of work for a specified period of time with salary and benefits not lower than the market rate.

⏳ Application cycle
Approval can be granted in as little as 4 weeks if all documents are in order.

📅 Stay mode
⚪️ First-time visa: 2 or 3 years, depending on the type of work performed.
⚪️ Visa Extension: Regular for up to 3 years or for the duration of the labor contract, whichever is shorter.

📜 Renewal requirements
Renewal is subject to continued employment in the same skilled trade and no cross-trade employment is allowed; some trades require a valid local practice registration/license in Hong Kong.

06. New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (Immigrant Investor)

First launched in 2003, shut down in 2015, officially re-launched on March 1, 2024, designed for global high net worth investors, no academic or language requirements, no need to live and work in Hong Kong for visa renewal.

💡 Program Features
⚪️ Full quota-free program, available to investors from all over the world.
⚪️ No education, language, or work experience required
⚪️ No need to reside or work in Hong Kong for visa renewal
⚪️ Unconditional Stay Visa after 7 years of Permanent Residence

📋 Eligibility to Apply
⚪️ Chinese nationals are required to hold permanent resident status (green card) in a third country at the same time.
⚪️ Have a net worth equivalent to HK$30 million in the 6 months prior to application
⚪️ Investing at least HK$30 million in Hong Kong

⏳ Application cycle
6-9 months

📅 Stay mode
⚪️ Approved in Principle: 180 days, during which the entire HK$30 million investment must be completed.
⚪️ First visa: 2 years
⚪️ Visa extension: 3+3 years
⚪️ After 7 years: can directly apply for Hong Kong unconditional stay visa, or apply for Hong Kong permanent residence

📜 Renewal requirements
Renewal is subject to continued compliance with the scheme requirements, with the HK$30 million investment remaining unchanged and no unauthorized transfer out or replacement of non-permitted assets; and the science and technology portfolio held in accordance with the requirements of the HKIC with no irregularities.

07. Vocational and Post-Secondary Graduates Staying in Hong Kong Scheme (VPAS)

The pilot scheme to be launched in 2023 is designed for non-local students coming to Hong Kong to pursue full-time VTC-designated Higher Diploma courses, and is a "low-threshold pathway" for Hong Kong identity application, with senior secondary school leavers eligible for enrollment.

💡 Features
⚪️ Very low application threshold, high school graduates can apply with high school grades
⚪️ Academic Upgrading + Hong Kong Identity + Career Planning in One Go
⚪️ First 4 years must be in a professionally related job
⚪️ Notification to Immigration Department required for change of employment (maximum 2 changes within 4 years)

📋 Eligibility to Apply
⚪️ Non-local graduates enrolled in full-time Higher Diploma courses designated by the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council (VTC)
⚪️ Submission of application within 6 months of graduation: no need to be employed by Hong Kong employers, seamless transition to student visas
⚪️ Applications submitted 7-12 months after graduation: must be employed by a Hong Kong employer and be engaged in a professional job related to the course.

⏳ Application cycle
Approved in as little as 4 weeks with all the documents in order.

📅 Stay mode
⚪️ First visa: 1 year
⚪️ Visa Extension: 2+2 years (subject to continued professional engagement)

📜 Renewal requirements
⚪️ First 2 renewals: must be employed full-time in a skilled trade related to the program of study attended, with salary and benefits in line with the market;
⚪️ 3rd renewal: Proof of lawful employment in Hong Kong is required, and the requirement of professional matching may be moderately relaxed;
⚪️ Advance notice is required to the Immigration Department for change of employment within 4 years, up to a maximum of 2 times.

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