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Why choose Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China is a special administrative region of the motherland. At the same time, Hong Kong is also an important financial and shipping hub and one of the most competitive cities in the international and Asia-Pacific region. It is also the third largest financial center in the world, and its education level is also ranked first in Asia. . Hong Kong is located on the south bank of China's East China Sea and has a reputation as the Pearl of the Orient. Holding a Hong Kong passport can travel to more than 176 countries and regions around the world without a visa. Hong Kong has always formed a unique advantage with its special geographical location and historical and cultural background.

Legal basis
Project Background

The Hong Kong Talents Admission Scheme is abbreviated as "Hong Kong Talents". It is a quota-based immigration plan aimed at attracting high-tech or outstanding talents to settle in Hong Kong, thereby enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness in the global market. The plan was implemented in 2006, and the policy was relaxed in 2015. In 2018, 11 new professional talent lists were added to provide convenience for qualified talents from all walks of life to settle in Hong Kong.

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    No investment, no occupational restrictions

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    Visa-free over 167 countries and regions around the world

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    Convenient application and fast process

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    One person applies, the whole family immigrate

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    No need to obtain an employer’s employment certificate in advance

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    No foreign exchange control, free market economy

  • ★Comprehensive points system

    According to the applicant’s age, academic or professional qualifications, work experience, language ability, and family background, the total score is 195 points, and the passing score is 80 points. Applicants need to assess whether their personal qualifications have reached the minimum score before they can Submit the application.

  • ★ Achievement points system

    Applicants who have won outstanding achievement awards (such as Olympic medals, Nobel Prizes, national/international awards), or applicants can prove that their work has been recognized by peers, or have made significant contributions to the development of their sector (such as lifetime awards awarded by the industry) Achievement award.)

 Suitable for 
  • All walks of life can apply
    ·There is no industry, occupation list restriction, and you can apply if you have enough comprehensive scores.
  • Five prospect industries
    ·Fintech, IT, construction, medical and retail talents are more popular
 Seven advantages 
Hong Kong immigration
Advantage
01

Hong Kong professionals 3-6 months
Hong Kong talents 9-12 months

02

Can bring with spouse and over 18 years old
Unmarried children

03

For children’s studies and career
Obvious normal advantage

04

Applicable for 7 years of residence
Become a Hong Kong permanent resident

05

Hong Kong recognizes dual nationality without birth
Restrictions, no inheritance tax

06

HKSAR passport is exempt
Visa to enter the UK. law. Morality
167 countries and regions

07

No need for high-value assets /
third country status quota restrictions /
investment / asset source certification

 Hong Kong professionals vs Hong Kong Talent 
     Hong Kong Talent Project Hong Kong Professionals Program
Employer requirements No employer guarantee is required when applying Employer guarantee required
Evaluation Criteria
 
Scoring system (applicable for points above 80)
 
Hong Kong employers provide matching positions, and Hong Kong people cannot easily
work experience On request, at least 2 years No clear requirement
Work restriction
 
Start a business or change jobs without notifying the Immigration Department, working freely Can only be employed by employers, change jobs need to inform the immigration department in advance
Application cycle 9-12 months 3-6 months
Applicable persons Industry leader, elite talent, world champion Ordinary counterpart professionals
 Selection mechanism 

Hong Kong Talent Application Requirements

1 The main applicant is over 18 years old and has no criminal record;

2 Meet the basic qualification requirements, and obtain points according to one of the two scoring systems set up by the plan:

1) Comprehensive accounting system-suitable for high-tech talents or excellent talents (assessment scope: age, education/professional qualifications, work experience, language ability, family background);

2) Achievement scoring system-suitable for outstanding talents with outstanding achievements (such as Olympic medals, Nobel Prizes, national/international award winners, major achievements/contributions).

Hong Kong Talent Application Process

  • 1

    Evaluate and customize immigration plan

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    Sign an immigration service agreement

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    Prepare information and submit application

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    The whole family arrives in Hong Kong to apply for a Hong Kong resident identity card

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    Arrive at Hong Kong for an interview and get formal approval to receive visa

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    Obtained principled approval

 Selection mechanism 
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    Basic qualification
    Those who apply under this plan must first meet a set of "basic qualifications" requirements before they can earn points according to one of the two scoring systems set up by the plan.
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    Scoring system
    Applicants who meet all the requirements of the "Basic Qualifications" can choose to be assessed on the "Comprehensive Points System" or "Achievement Points System".
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    Selection process
    The selection process will be carried out regularly, and applicants will be allocated places
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    Approved in principle
    Applicants who apply under this plan must first meet a set of "basic qualifications" requirements, and then according to the two sets of plans set up by the plan, applicants who are allocated in the selection process will be issued a "in principle approval notice" After receiving the letter, the applicant concerned must come to Hong Kong to attend the meeting in person and present the originals of all the documents submitted during the application period so that one of the Immigration Department’s verification points system can obtain points.
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    Entry visa/entry permit issued
    After the Immigration Department has satisfactorily verified all the documents and all relevant application procedures have been completed, the approved applicant can be issued an entry visa/entry permit to stay in Hong Kong under this plan