Hong Kong•Asia4 weeks
HKD $1,900
Varies by filing options
24 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Employer-sponsored work permit for non-degree skilled trades workers aged 18-40 in eight shortage occupations including nursing, aircraft maintenance, and IT.
The Technical Professionals Stream targets critical labor shortages in nursing, aircraft maintenance, IT, and other technical trades for non-degree holders aged 18 to 40. Under Hong Kong's "Talent Attraction Policy," the program prioritizes vocational training and certifications over traditional degrees, recognizing hands-on expertise vital to the city's infrastructure and competitiveness.
Initial stays run 24 or 36 months by trade, renewable up to 36 months per cycle. Processing takes four weeks. Fees total HKD 1,900 (HKD 600 application plus HKD 1,300 issuance fee for stays exceeding 180 days). A PR pathway is available.
This visa is ideal for skilled practitioners aged 18–40 with vocational training in critical shortage trades who can demonstrate immediate productivity upon arrival in Hong Kong.
| Initial grant | 2.0 years |
10,000 total over three years; max 3,000 per trade
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Hong KongAged between 18 and 40 at the time of application.
Must be a non-degree professional.
Must meet the specific qualification, work experience, and professional skill requirements (e.g., registration or license to practice) for the chosen trade as defined in the Technical Professional List.
Must have secured a confirmed job offer from a local Hong Kong enterprise.
Remuneration package must be commensurate with the market level for similar jobs in Hong Kong.
No security objection and no known record of serious crime.
Not a national of Afghanistan, Cuba, or North Korea (DPRK).
If an overseas Chinese national holding a PRC passport, must have permanent residence overseas or have resided overseas for at least one year immediately before application.
Education
vocational or higher
Min. Income
240,000 EUR/yr
Recent photograph.
Valid travel document (or PRC resident identity card for mainland residents).
Hong Kong identity card (if applicable).
Proof of meeting specific trade qualifications (e.g., certificates, licenses, or registration documents).
Documentary proof of relevant work experience.
Written employment contract or offer letter from the local employer.
Proof of overseas residence (for overseas Chinese holding PRC passports).
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