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TTPS-B — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category B)
Hong KongHong Kong•Asia
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TTPS-B — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category B)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 weeks

Estimated Cost

HKD $1,900

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

Hong Kong work visa for bachelor's degree holders with 3+ years of experience, offering unrestricted work authorization and permanent residency pathway.

The Top Talent Pass Scheme Category B is Hong Kong's streamlined work visa for experienced professionals holding a bachelor's degree from a world-renowned university and at least three years of work experience. No job offer is required. The scheme provides a direct pathway to permanent residence.

Visa costs HK$1,900 (HK$600 application fee plus HK$1,300 issuance fee) and takes approximately four weeks to process. The initial visa lasts 24 months and is renewable. Spouses may work unrestricted. Dependents may accompany the applicant and work or study without restrictions.

This visa is ideal for university-educated professionals seeking to establish their career in Hong Kong without a pre-arranged employer, with the flexibility to switch jobs or start a business.

Cost Breakdown

Application FeeHKD $600
Visa Issuance FeeHKD $1,300
TotalHKD $1,900

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1–3 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from a qualifying university

At least three years of work experience within the five years immediately preceding the application

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

3+ years

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Recent photograph

Valid travel document

Hong Kong identity card (if applicable)

Bachelor's degree graduation certificate and transcript from qualifying university

Verification proof of bachelor's degree qualification

Documentary proof of at least three years of work experience in the preceding five years

Letter of consent from current employer or relevant Mainland authorities (Mainland residents only)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Spouse can work without restriction — no dependent work limitations
  • No job offer required — can apply and work independently in Hong Kong
  • Clear pathway to permanent residence after seven years of continuous residence
  • Unrestricted work authorization to change employment or establish a business
  • Dependents allowed to work and study alongside principal applicant
  • Initial stay of 24 months with extensions typically granted on a 3-year pattern
  • Dual intent allowed — can pursue PR while working on temporary status

Worth Knowing

  • Must hold bachelor's degree from a world-renowned university as defined by scheme
  • Requires documentary proof of at least three years of work experience in preceding five years
  • Extension requires proof of employment or business establishment in Hong Kong
  • Applicants from Afghanistan, Cuba, and North Korea are non-qualifying
  • Applicants with serious criminal record are non-qualifying
  • Security objections can result in visa denial or cancellation

Application Process

1

Prepare documents including degree and work experience proof

2

Submit application via GovHK online portal

3

Pay visa issuance fee upon approval

4

Download e-Visa and activate upon physical arrival in Hong Kong

Application Forms

GovHK Online Application PortalFill online

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