Employment Visas
To meet local human resources needs, Hong Kong offers several immigration schemes that aim to attract and retain a diverse international workforce.
- The General Employment Policy (GEP) enables local employers to recruit overseas talent with professional skills not readily available in Hong Kong. Entrepreneurs who plan to start or join a business in Hong Kong can also apply for entry under the GEP.
- To attract and facilitate the recruitment of I&T expertise, initiatives include the Technology Talent Admission Scheme which enables eligible technology companies and research institutions to recruit R&D talent from the Mainland and overseas.
- Experts and professionals from the Mainland who wish to live and work in Hong Kong may apply under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP).
- Under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) initiative, non-local fresh graduates can apply to stay and work in Hong Kong without an offer of employment.
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Introduction of Admission Schemes for Talent, Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
Admission Schemes for Talents and Professionals
Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates
Technology Talent Admission Scheme
Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals
Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents
Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme
Interactive Employment Service
Last revision date: 09/06/2022
Talent List
A Talent List for Hong Kong identifies specific priority sectors and professions for attracting experienced and accomplished talents who can help to propel the development of relevant sectors while, at the same time, advancing their own careers in a dynamic and fast-moving business environment.
The Talent List professions are: professionals in compliance in asset management; financial professionals in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG); waste treatment specialists; asset management professionals; marine insurance professionals; actuaries; fintech professionals; data scientists and cybersecurity specialists; innovation and technology experts; naval architects; marine engineers and superintendents of ships; creative industries professionals; and dispute resolution professionals and transactional lawyers.
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Talents Service Unit online platform
Living and Investing in Hong Kong
Last revision date: 09/06/2022
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