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What are the requirements for applying for immigration to Hong Kong?
There are four main ways to obtain Hong Kong identity in 2023, namely, Hong Kong talents, professionals, studying abroad and high-level talent programs. Different ways are suitable for different people. You can refer to which method suits you.

I. Hong Kong Talent Scheme

Since 2006, the Government has launched the Global Talents Admission Scheme to attract high-tech talents or talents with good educational background to settle in Hong Kong, so as to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness in the global market. In the past, there was an annual quota limit, and in 2023, the quota limit was lifted for two years.

Two scoring methods, comprehensive scoring system and score system, are adopted to meet any scoring requirements. In the past, there was an annual quota for talents. In 2023 and 2024, the quota limit will be abolished and the application window will be opened.

Project characteristics

1. No need to be employed by a Hong Kong company;

2. No industry and employment requirements;

3. Without investment requirements, the second identity can be obtained at low cost;

4. No immigration supervisor, flexible application, no need to live in Hong Kong for a long time.

Application conditions

1. The principal applicant is over 18 years old;

2. Good oral and written communication skills (Mandarin/Cantonese/English);

3. Enough to pay for the living expenses of oneself and the dependents in the first year;

4. Bachelor degree or above;

5. Meet the scoring requirements of comprehensive scoring system or performance scoring system.

Suitable for people:

People with high educational background, rich work experience and overseas study/work background.

Second, the Hong Kong Talents Scheme.

Hong Kong's "Top Talents Program" is a new talent policy launched at the end of 2022, aiming to attract high-end talents with rich work experience and high education from all over the world to come to Hong Kong to explore opportunities. These high-end talents include high-income people and graduates from top universities in the world.

Project characteristics

1. The application threshold is high and the conditions are harsh;

2. The approval speed is fast, and the approval can be completed within four weeks;

The first application does not need to be employed by the company, but it must be renewed by working in Hong Kong in the future.

Application conditions

Among high-end talents, ABC also has three types of talents:

Class A qualification: persons with an annual salary of HK$ 2.5 million or above (equivalent to foreign currency);

Class B qualification: world famous school+more than 3 years working experience (undergraduate or famous school only);

Class C education: graduated from a world famous school within 5 years+less than 3 years working experience (undergraduate or famous school only).

For the public.

The application conditions for the high-tech project are very clear. As long as they are "high-paid people" and "undergraduates from prestigious universities", only those who meet the qualifications of Class A, Class B or Class C can submit applications. Of course, applications that meet the requirements may not be approved, and the Immigration Bureau still has internal audit standards.

Three. Hong kong professionals scheme

Namely, the Admission of Mainland Talents Scheme for Mainland residents. Mainland China residents who possess special skills, knowledge or experience that the Special Administrative Region needs but lacks may apply to work in Hong Kong under the Admission of Mainland Talents Scheme (the Professionals Scheme). The Admission of Mainland Talents Scheme has no quota restrictions and is not limited to industries. The support rate is as high as 80%!

Project characteristics

1. There is no quota limit, and the application period is only 3-6 months;

2. There is no asset certification requirement, and one person applies for family approval;

3. More international employment opportunities and greater development space;

4. The specialist started and was approved at high speed;

5. You don't need to go to Hong Kong for an interview, you can get a visa directly;

6. It will be approved as soon as possible, and the expert application will be approved within 7 days at the earliest.

Application conditions

Mainland applicants:

Education: bachelor's degree, and special cases can also be applied;

Personality: no criminal record, no bad entry record;

Position: I have been employed by a Hong Kong company, and the position is related to my education or experience.

Hong Kong Employer Company:

Time of establishment: at least one year;

Actual operation: local office address in Hong Kong; Proof that at least 3 local employees have paid the MPF for at least 6 months; The annual turnover is not less than HK$ 3 million;

Vacancy: It is very important to prove that there is a vacancy in this position. It is difficult to find a suitable candidate in Hong Kong.

Suitable for people:

People with general education and rich work experience who intend to work in Hong Kong.

Fourth, the study abroad program in Hong Kong

The full name is "non-local graduates stay in Hong Kong/return to Hong Kong for employment". After studying in Hong Kong for one year, they can apply for a student visa to stay in Hong Kong. You can apply for an IANG visa in Hong Kong after graduation, and you can apply for permanent residence in Hong Kong after seven years. After studying in Hong Kong, he obtained a Hong Kong identity card, changed his identity after graduation, and obtained permanent residency in Hong Kong for seven years.

Project characteristics

1. Improve academic qualifications &; Take Hong Kong identity, kill two birds with one stone;

2. Master's degree certified by the Ministry of Education, with global recognition;

3. Children can stay in Hong Kong for education and enjoy educational benefits;

4. You can stay and work in Hong Kong and enjoy government welfare after graduation.

Application conditions

1. Age 18 years old or above (application before the age of 50 is recommended);

2. Bachelor degree; Or college+years management experience;

3. English ability or English score;

4. Personality: No criminal record, no bad entry record.

5. The related living expenses during the study period can be borne by yourself.

Different application methods have different application conditions and suitable people. You can choose your own Hong Kong identity project according to your actual situation.

What are the advantages of Hong Kong identity?

1, it is convenient to apply for a Hong Kong passport, 17 1 countries and regions are exempt from visas;

2, international education, broader vision, convenient for children to go to school;

3. Inclusive and open media environment and cultural environment;

4. Dual identity advantages, while taking Hong Kong identity+mainland hukou and enjoying the benefits of both places;

5. Children can enjoy 15 free public education in Hong Kong, and they can also enjoy allowances;

6. Children like all kinds of ways of further study. If they pass the entrance examination for overseas Chinese students and the DSE in Hong Kong, they will have the opportunity to attend the first-class schools in the Mainland with 400 points.

7. If one person applies, the whole family can move with it, and low-cost families can take Hong Kong status;

8. Low-tax paradise, personal tax and profit tax are among the lowest tax rates in the world, and the actual income is higher whether working or doing business;

9. Career development advantages: local employment in Hong Kong, contact with various internationally renowned enterprises, and broader career space;

10. No birth restriction. There are no birth restrictions in Hong Kong. Children born in Hong Kong can obtain Hong Kong permanent identity cards.

If you are not sure whether you meet the minimum grading criteria for outstanding talents:

You can spend 10 test: the score sheet link.