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Six pathways at a glance
Use this to shortlist routes, then check the requirements, evidence and official sources on each page. Initial approval and extension conditions are separate.
Top Talent Pass Scheme
- Basis for applying
- A: annual income ≥ HK$2.5m. B/C: an eligible bachelor’s degree plus the specified experience or graduation period.
- Job offer
- No offer required initially
- Initial stay
- Normally 36 months for A; 24 for B/C
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
- Basis for applying
- General Points Test: at least 6 of 12 criteria, plus the prerequisites.
- Job offer
- No offer required initially
- Initial stay
- Depends on the assessment route and approval
Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals
- Basis for applying
- Genuine Hong Kong role, relevant skills and market remuneration
- Job offer
- Confirmed employment required
- Initial stay
- Subject to approval and the employment contract
Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates
- Basis for applying
- Eligible non-local or GBA-campus graduates
- Job offer
- Usually no offer for applications within six months of graduation
- Initial stay
- Normally 24 months
Technology Talent Admission Scheme
- Basis for applying
- Eligible R&D role and employer quota
- Job offer
- Eligible full-time employment required
- Initial stay
- Determined by approval and employment contract
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
- Basis for applying
- Eligible status, net assets and permissible investment
- Job offer
- Not based on a Hong Kong job offer
- Initial stay
- Normally up to 24 months after formal approval
Five questions to narrow your options
- What travel document and residence status do you hold, and where do you normally live?
- Which institution awarded your bachelor’s degree, and in which year?
- What work experience do you have from the last five years, and what income can you document for the previous year?
- Do you have a Hong Kong offer or an investment plan to assess?
- Who will accompany you, and when must work or schooling begin?
For the first enquiry, provide this summary without uploading identity documents, tax records or bank statements.
Prepare a checklist for each applicant
Separate the principal applicant’s eligibility evidence from each dependant’s identity and relationship records. Choose the route first, then record who supplies each item, any verification or translation requirements, and what is missing.
Initial approval, renewal and permanent residence are separate
Keep employment, business, family and residence records from the outset. Seven years of ordinary residence is assessed by category and circumstances; holding an ID card for seven years or making a fixed number of visits does not guarantee permanent residence.
Questions you may have
Can I apply directly to the Immigration Department?
Yes. Official pages list requirements and submission channels. We compare routes, identify evidence gaps and coordinate next steps. Whether to appoint us depends on complexity and your available time.
Which route is the fastest or easiest?
It depends on your eligibility and evidence. We explain preparation, official processing and ongoing obligations. One qualifying criterion, another person’s approval or an online timeline cannot guarantee your result.