Training — Entry for Training Visa (培訓簽證)

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Training — Entry for Training Visa (培訓簽證)

Working Holiday Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 weeks

Estimated Cost

HK$600 HKD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Train for up to 12 months in specialized skills unavailable in your home country, sponsored by a Hong Kong employer.

Hong Kong's Entry for Training Visa allows professionals to acquire specialized skills unavailable in their home country through sponsorship by an established local organization. Administered by the Immigration Department, this non-remunerative program targets individuals seeking hands-on exposure to proprietary methodologies in advanced manufacturing, finance, logistics, or creative industries.

The visa permits stays not exceeding 12 months per training period. Application fee is HKD 600. Dependents may accompany the applicant and spouses can work independently. Processing normally takes 4 weeks. Applicants complete forms ID 992A (applicant) and ID 992B (sponsor).

This visa is ideal for mid-career professionals seeking structured, short-term international training to advance their career before returning home.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be entering Hong Kong to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's home country.

Must have a sponsoring company in Hong Kong that is well-established.

Must have a written training contract between the sponsor and the applicant.

The sponsor must guarantee the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant.

Must have no security objection and no record of serious crime.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Marriage certificate

Birth certificate

Financial declaration

Valid visa/residence permit (sponsor)

Income documentation (sponsor)

Financial proof (sponsor)

Accommodation proof (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Up to 12 months of training stay to acquire specialized skills unavailable in your home country
Dependents permitted to accompany the applicant during the training period
Spouse can work without restriction, enabling dual income during stay
Streamlined 4-week processing time after all documents received
Access to Hong Kong as a global business hub for professional development
Renewable visa status allowing extension with sponsor support
Immersive hands-on experience in specialized technical or professional fields

Worth Knowing

Training must demonstrate skills unavailable in applicant's home country; approval is discretionary
Strictly non-remunerative; designed for skill acquisition, not employment income
Requires well-established Hong Kong sponsor to guarantee maintenance and repatriation
Not a pathway to permanent residency or long-term employment
Requires documented training contract and comprehensive training plan submitted with application
Closed to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, North Korea, and certain Mainland Chinese residents
Visa does not provide work authorization; training must be unpaid
Requires confirmed sponsorship; cannot apply independently without sponsor support

Application Process

Sponsor must be Hong Kong resident: Lawfully residing with valid visa/right to land

Dependent applicant prepares: Gather documents: passport, relationship proof, financial documentation

Both sponsor and applicant complete forms: Form ID 997 (Part A for sponsor, Part B for applicant)

Submit jointly: Both documents submitted together

Pay visa fee: HKD 600 per dependent

Processing: Normally 4 weeks

Receive e-Visa: Dependent visa issued matching sponsor's validity

Application Forms

Go to application portal

ID 992A Application for Entry for Training in Hong Kong (to be completed by the applicant)	—
ID 992B Application for Entry for Training (Sponsor) in Hong Kong (to be completed by the sponsoring company)	—

Verified Claims (10)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Dependent Visa

true

immd.gov.hk

Forms

ID 992A; ID 992B

immd.gov.hk

Included Nationalities

null

immd.gov.hk

Application Portal

https://www.gov.hk/en/nonresidents/visarequire/visasentrypermits/applytraining.htm

gov.hk

Official Info

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/training.html

immd.gov.hk

Max Stay

Not more than 12 months

immd.gov.hk

Max Stay Estimate

type: days, initialDays: 365, notes: Not more than 12 months per training period

immd.gov.hk

Processing Estimates

{"minDays":28,"maxDays":28}

immd.gov.hk

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Overview

Train for up to 12 months in specialized skills unavailable in your home country, sponsored by a Hong Kong employer.

This visa is ideal for mid-career professionals seeking structured, short-term international training to advance their career before returning home.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be entering Hong Kong to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's home country.

Must have a sponsoring company in Hong Kong that is well-established.

Must have a written training contract between the sponsor and the applicant.

The sponsor must guarantee the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant.

Must have no security objection and no record of serious crime.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Marriage certificate

Birth certificate

Financial declaration

Valid visa/residence permit (sponsor)

Income documentation (sponsor)

Financial proof (sponsor)

Accommodation proof (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Up to 12 months of training stay to acquire specialized skills unavailable in your home country
Dependents permitted to accompany the applicant during the training period
Spouse can work without restriction, enabling dual income during stay
Streamlined 4-week processing time after all documents received
Access to Hong Kong as a global business hub for professional development
Renewable visa status allowing extension with sponsor support
Immersive hands-on experience in specialized technical or professional fields

Worth Knowing

Training must demonstrate skills unavailable in applicant's home country; approval is discretionary
Strictly non-remunerative; designed for skill acquisition, not employment income
Requires well-established Hong Kong sponsor to guarantee maintenance and repatriation
Not a pathway to permanent residency or long-term employment
Requires documented training contract and comprehensive training plan submitted with application
Closed to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, North Korea, and certain Mainland Chinese residents
Visa does not provide work authorization; training must be unpaid
Requires confirmed sponsorship; cannot apply independently without sponsor support

Application Process