Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme - Construction (建造業輸入勞工計劃)

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Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme - Construction (建造業輸入勞工計劃)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Estimated Cost

HKD $330

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Up to 24 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Employer-sponsored work scheme for construction workers in Hong Kong with quarterly quota allocation.

The Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme for construction, administered by Hong Kong's Development Bureau, authorizes skilled workers in site formation, structural engineering, and electrical/mechanical installation when local recruitment fails. Employers must maintain a 1:2 manning ratio and pay prevailing median wages.

The visa runs up to 24 months or the full contract term, whichever is shorter. Entry-permit fee is HKD 330 plus HKD 400 monthly Retraining Levy. Processing normally takes 6 weeks. Spouses cannot work. The scheme operates under a 12,000 total quota ceiling administered quarterly. Forms ID 1030A (applicant) and ID 1030B (employer) are required.

This visa is ideal for skilled construction technicians whose specialized expertise is unavailable in Hong Kong's local labor market.

Cost Breakdown

Entry permit feeHKD $330

Employees Retraining Levy (per month, max 24 months)HKD $400

recurring

TotalHKD $330

Annual Cap & Quota

12,000 total quota ceiling for the construction sector (rolling, administered quarterly by DEVB)

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be the principal contractor of a qualifying works contract.

Must conduct local recruitment prior to application to prove genuine need.

Must comply with a minimum 1:2 manning ratio (1 imported worker to at least 2 full-time local workers).

Must provide additional training places for local labour (at least 10% of the approved quota).

Wages must not be lower than the prevailing median monthly wage for the trade.

Imported labour must primarily work for the specific works contract under application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Application form for Labour Importation Quota (Construction Sector).

Evidence of local recruitment efforts.

Details of the qualifying works contract.

Standard Employment Contract.

Applicant's travel document and personal particulars.

Proof of relevant skills/qualifications for the construction trade.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Processing timeline of 42 days from receipt of all required documents ensures clarity on approval schedule
Visa fee of HKD 230 entry permit provides clarity on baseline application cost
Stay duration extends to contract period duration providing stability for contractor and worker
Specific quota allocation managed by Development Bureau guarantees transparent, structured approval limits
Renewable visa status allows workers and employers to plan multi-year construction projects
No nationality restrictions—open to workers from any country meeting construction requirements
Streamlined application through standardized Labour Importation forms simplifies employer submissions

Worth Knowing

Strict 1:2 manning ratio (1 imported to 2+ local workers) limits total importation flexibility
Work authorization restricted to principal contractor only—no secondary placement or role flexibility
Quota is project-specific; workers cannot transition between construction sites mid-contract
Must provide local training places (at least 10% of approved quota) alongside importation
Spouses cannot work under any circumstances—strictly non-working dependent status
No dependents permitted at all—applicant must be unaccompanied by family members

Application Process

Principal contractor submits application for quota to the Development Bureau (DEVB) during designated periods (quarterly).

DEVB reviews the application with the Inter-departmental Committee.

Upon grant of quota, the employer arranges for the prospective worker to submit a visa/entry permit application to the Immigration Department.

Employer pays the required levy.

ImmD issues the visa/entry permit.

Application Forms

ID 1030A Application form for visa/entry permit under Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes (completed by applicant)	—
ID 1030B Application form for visa/entry permit under Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes (completed by employer)	Fill online

Verified Claims (10)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Annual Allocation

12,000 total quota ceiling for the construction sector (rolling, administered quarterly by DEVB)

info.gov.hk

Fee Breakdown

Entry permit fee: 330 HKD; Employees Retraining Levy (per month, max 24 months): 400 HKD

crossboundaryservices.gov.hk

Fees

HKD 330

crossboundaryservices.gov.hk

Forms

ID 1030A; ID 1030B

immd.gov.hk

Included Nationalities

null

devb.gov.hk

Max Stay

Up to 24 months (or full contract term, whichever is shorter)

immd.gov.hk

Max Stay Estimate

type: months, notes: Up to 24 months or full contract term, whichever is shorter

immd.gov.hk

Processing Estimates

{"minDays":42,"maxDays":42}

immd.gov.hk

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Overview

Employer-sponsored work scheme for construction workers in Hong Kong with quarterly quota allocation.

This visa is ideal for skilled construction technicians whose specialized expertise is unavailable in Hong Kong's local labor market.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be the principal contractor of a qualifying works contract.

Must conduct local recruitment prior to application to prove genuine need.

Must comply with a minimum 1:2 manning ratio (1 imported worker to at least 2 full-time local workers).

Must provide additional training places for local labour (at least 10% of the approved quota).

Wages must not be lower than the prevailing median monthly wage for the trade.

Imported labour must primarily work for the specific works contract under application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Application form for Labour Importation Quota (Construction Sector).

Evidence of local recruitment efforts.

Details of the qualifying works contract.

Standard Employment Contract.

Applicant's travel document and personal particulars.

Proof of relevant skills/qualifications for the construction trade.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Processing timeline of 42 days from receipt of all required documents ensures clarity on approval schedule
Visa fee of HKD 230 entry permit provides clarity on baseline application cost
Stay duration extends to contract period duration providing stability for contractor and worker
Specific quota allocation managed by Development Bureau guarantees transparent, structured approval limits
Renewable visa status allows workers and employers to plan multi-year construction projects
No nationality restrictions—open to workers from any country meeting construction requirements
Streamlined application through standardized Labour Importation forms simplifies employer submissions

Worth Knowing

Strict 1:2 manning ratio (1 imported to 2+ local workers) limits total importation flexibility
Work authorization restricted to principal contractor only—no secondary placement or role flexibility
Quota is project-specific; workers cannot transition between construction sites mid-contract
Must provide local training places (at least 10% of approved quota) alongside importation
Spouses cannot work under any circumstances—strictly non-working dependent status
No dependents permitted at all—applicant must be unaccompanied by family members

Application Process