Hong Kong•Asia4 weeks
HKD $1,200–$1,900
Varies by filing options
3 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Transfer existing employees to Hong Kong offices for up to 3 years under the General Employment Policy, requiring minimum 1-year tenure with the parent company.
The Intra-company Transfer visa under Hong Kong's General Employment Policy allows multinational companies to relocate existing employees to their Hong Kong office. Applicants must hold a managerial or professional post, have one year of prior service with the company outside Hong Kong, and receive market-commensurate remuneration. The Immigration Department assesses each application individually.
Initial grants last up to three years or the employment contract duration (whichever is shorter), with extensions in 3+2 pattern. Fees are HKD 600 application (non-refundable) plus HKD 1,300 for stays over 180 days, or HKD 600 for shorter stays (effective 26 February 2025). Dependents may reside; spouses work unrestricted. Processing takes four weeks. Path to permanent residency after seven years.
This visa is ideal for experienced managers or specialists from multinational corporations relocating to head or expand their company's Hong Kong operations.
| Initial grant | 3 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Hong KongMust be a managerial or professional post.
Transferee must have worked for the company outside Hong Kong for at least one year.
Remuneration package must be commensurate with the prevailing market level.
Number of transferees must be reasonable relative to the company's total employment and business nature.
No security objection and no known record of serious crime.
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
1+ years
Application form (ID 990A/ID 990B).
Employment contract or letter of appointment.
Employee's travel document/passport.
Proof of educational background and relevant work experience.
Business Registration Certificate (may be waived for certain companies).
Proof of financial standing (may be waived for certain companies).
| ID990A — Application for Entry for Employment as Professionals (applicant section) | Fill online |
| ID990B — Application for Employing Professionals in Hong Kong (employer section) | Fill online |
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