Hong Kong•Asia4 weeks
HK$1,200–HK$1,900 HKD
Varies by filing options
3 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Work scheme for Mainland Chinese professionals with job offers in Hong Kong, renewable for up to 36 months with a pathway to permanent residency.
The Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) allows Mainland Chinese nationals to work in Hong Kong with no sector quotas. Applicants must hold a confirmed job offer proving the role cannot be filled locally. A bachelor's degree is typically required, though technical qualifications and professional experience may be accepted.
Initial stay is 36 months, renewable if employment continues. Fees are HKD 600 application plus HKD 1,300 issuance. Work is restricted to the approved employer; job changes require prior approval. Processing takes 4 weeks initially. Seven years of continuous residence opens a pathway to permanent residency. Spouses and unmarried children under 18 may accompany the applicant.
This visa is ideal for Mainland Chinese professionals seeking long-term career development in Hong Kong with family dependents.
| Initial grant | 3 years |
ChinaVisas you can typically switch to from this status.
Hong KongMust be a resident of the Chinese Mainland.
No security objection and no known record of serious crime.
Good educational background (normally a first degree; technical qualifications or proven professional experience may be accepted).
Genuine job vacancy exists.
Confirmed job offer relevant to the applicant's academic qualifications or work experience that cannot be readily taken up by the local workforce.
Remuneration package is broadly commensurate with the prevailing market level for professionals in Hong Kong.
Education
bachelor or higher
Completed application form (ID 990A).
Applicant's recent photograph.
Copy of valid travel document (e.g., PRC resident identity card or EEP).
Proof of academic qualifications and relevant work experience.
Sponsoring company's application form (ID 990B).
Employment contract or letter of appointment detailing post, salary, benefits, and employment period.
Proof of company's financial standing (e.g., latest audited financial report, profit and loss account, or tax return).
Business Registration Certificate of the employer.
Details of company background (business activities, mode of operation, etc.).
| ID 990A | Fill online |
| ID 990B | Fill online |
| ID(E) 991Optional | Fill online |
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