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

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

Entry-level work visa for recent graduates of world-renowned universities with 10,000 annual spots available.

The Top Talent Pass Scheme Category C targets recent graduates from world-renowned universities with less than three years of work experience. It offers unrestricted work authorization to freely change employment or establish a business, with no job offer required. This makes it an excellent entry point for early-career professionals.

The visa grants a 24-month initial stay, renewable with proof of Hong Kong employment or business establishment. Fees are HK$600 application plus HK$1,300 issuance. Spouses may work without restriction. Processing typically takes four weeks, with 10,000 annual places available first-come, first-served. The visa provides a pathway to permanent residence.

This visa is ideal for recent graduates from premier universities seeking to launch careers in Hong Kong without a pre-arranged job offer.

Cost Breakdown

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

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2 years

Annual Cap & Quota

10,000 per year, first-come first-served

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

Graduated within the past five years

Less than three years of work experience

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Travel document

Degree certificate/transcript

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • No job offer required — apply independently after graduation
  • Unrestricted work authorization — free to change jobs or start a business
  • Spouse can work without restrictions in Hong Kong
  • Pathway to permanent residence available after initial stay
  • Quick processing in approximately 4 weeks
  • Moderate fees of HK$1,900 total for 24-month authorization
  • Initial stay of 24 months renewable on employment or business setup

Worth Knowing

  • Limited to recent graduates within 5 years of degree completion
  • Must have less than 3 years of professional work experience
  • Restricted to citizens of Afghanistan, Cuba, and North Korea
  • Subject to an annual quota with first-come, first-served allocation
  • Record of serious crime or security objections disqualify applicants
  • Non-local students with Hong Kong undergraduate degrees non-qualifying

Application Process

1

Prepare documents including degree certificate

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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