Hong Kong
All Visa Pathways(43 visas)
Hong KongABTC — APEC Business Travel Card (亞太經合組織商務旅行卡)
Multi-entry business travel card for Hong Kong permanent residents to 21 APEC economies over five years, with fast-track airport access.
Hong KongASMTP — Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (輸入內地人才計劃)
Work scheme for Mainland Chinese professionals with job offers in Hong Kong, renewable for up to 36 months with a pathway to permanent residency.
Hong KongCertificate of Entitlement (居留權證明書)
Prove constitutional right of abode for Chinese nationals born abroad to Hong Kong permanent resident parents.
Hong KongDependant Visa - Spouse/Partner (受養人簽證-配偶)
Sponsorship for spouses or civil partners (including same-sex) of Hong Kong residents, with work authorization and permanent residency pathway. (124 chars)
Hong KongDiplomatic/Official Passport Entry (外交/公務護照入境)
Visa-free entry for diplomats and officials from 20 designated countries with valid diplomatic or official passports, typically for 14 days.
Hong KongESLS — Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (優化補充勞工計劃)
Employer-sponsored work permit for technicians and sub-degree skilled workers filling jobs that cannot be staffed locally in Hong Kong.
Hong KongEntry for Arbitral Proceedings (仲裁程序入境)
Facilitated entry for arbitrators, counsel, witnesses, and parties participating in arbitration proceedings seated in Hong Kong, without requiring an employment visa.
Hong KongForeign Domestic Helper Visa (外籍家庭傭工簽證)
Employer-sponsored work visa for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong households; 2-year renewable contract with live-in requirement.
Hong KongGEP — General Employment Policy - Professionals (一般就業政策-專業人士)
Employer-sponsored work visa for overseas professionals; up to 36-month tenure with clear pathway to permanent residency.
Hong KongHKSAR Travel Pass (香港特區旅行證件)
Expedited border clearance pass for frequent visitors with 3+ visits to Hong Kong in 12 months.
Hong KongIANG — Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (非本地畢業生留港/回港就業安排)
Work visa for non-local graduates of Hong Kong or Greater Bay Area institutions; no job offer required for fresh graduates within 6 months of graduation.
Hong KongID 1024 — Technology Talent Admission Scheme (科技人才入境計劃)
Fast-track work visa for STEM professionals conducting R&D at qualifying Hong Kong technology companies; up to 3 years initial stay.
Hong KongID 91 — Application for an Extension of Stay
Extend your stay in Hong Kong by applying at least six weeks before expiry while maintaining continued qualification.
Hong KongID 967 — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (新資本投資者入境計劃)
Hong Kong residency for investors committing at least HK$30 million in permissible assets, including HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.
Hong KongID 990A — Application for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong
Employer-sponsored work permit for skilled professionals with confirmed job offers in Hong Kong; up to 36 months with degree or specialized experience required.
Hong KongID 997 — Application for Entry for Residence as Dependants in Hong Kong
Family dependant visa for spouses and children of Hong Kong residents and visa holders; work and study generally permitted.
Hong KongID 999A — Investment as Entrepreneurs Visa
Renewable 36-month entry visa for entrepreneurs establishing or joining a business in Hong Kong, with work authorization restricted to approved business activities.
Hong KongID(E) 1018 — Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents (優才計劃-第二代)
Enables overseas-born adult children aged 18–40 of Hong Kong permanent residents to settle with unrestricted work authorization and no job offer requirement.
Hong KongIntra-company Transfer under GEP (公司內部調動)
Transfer existing employees to Hong Kong offices for up to 3 years under the General Employment Policy, requiring minimum 1-year tenure with the parent company.
Hong KongInvited Persons Scheme (受邀人士計劃)
Government-invited entry for ASEAN nationals invited to Hong Kong for specific events or economic contributions.
Hong KongMainland Fisherman Deckhands Scheme (內地漁工計劃)
Allows up to 7,200 mainland Chinese fishermen to work as deckhands on Hong Kong-registered fishing vessels annually.
Hong KongN/A — Dependent Visa
Join your Hong Kong resident sponsor as a spouse, child, or parent; grants work authorization and residency.
Hong KongPAR — Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents (台灣居民預辦入境登記)
Free online pre-arrival registration for Taiwan residents enabling up to two 30-day visits to Hong Kong per registration.
Hong KongPre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals (印度國民預辦入境登記)
Online pre-arrival registration for Indian nationals valid 6 months, enabling visa-free visits up to 14 days for tourism, business, or transit.
Hong KongQMAS — Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (優秀人才入境計劃)
Points-based admission scheme for skilled professionals settling in Hong Kong without a prior job offer, with a pathway to permanent residency.
Hong KongRight of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)
Permanent resident status obtained after seven years' continuous ordinary residence, granting unrestricted right to live and work.
Hong KongSTV Scheme — Entry for Short-term Activity (短期活動入境)
Facilitated entry for short-term cultural, sporting, religious, or academic activities (up to 14 days); requires standard visa/entry permit if not visa-exempt.
Hong KongSector-specific Labour Importation Scheme - Aviation (航空業輸入勞工計劃)
Employer-sponsored work permit for ground handling and aviation support staff at Hong Kong International Airport, up to 24 months, with a 6,300-worker quota ceiling.
Hong KongSector-specific Labour Importation Scheme - Construction (建造業輸入勞工計劃)
Employer-sponsored work scheme for construction workers in Hong Kong with quarterly quota allocation.
Hong KongSector-specific Labour Importation Scheme - Transport (運輸業輸入勞工計劃)
Import public light bus and coach drivers for up to 24 months to address Hong Kong transport shortages; employer-sponsored with strict quotas.
Hong KongSpecial Scheme to Import Care Workers for Residential Care Homes (輸入護理員特別計劃)
Import care workers to residential care homes for up to 24 months to address Hong Kong's elderly care sector labor shortages.
Hong KongStudent Exchange Programme Visa (學生交流計劃簽證)
Exchange program visa for students at recognised Hong Kong institutions, allowing 6-12 months stay with curriculum-related internships only.
Hong KongStudy — Student Visa/Entry Permit (學生簽證)
Study permit for full-time students admitted to accredited Hong Kong institutions; duration matches programme length (max 6 years) with restricted work authorization.
Hong KongTP Stream — Technical Professionals Stream (技術專才通道)
Employer-sponsored work permit for non-degree skilled trades workers aged 18-40 in eight shortage occupations including nursing, aircraft maintenance, and IT.
Hong KongTTPS — Top Talent Pass Scheme - Category A (高端人才通行證計劃-A類)
Work permit for high earners (HK$2.5M+ annually) with freedom to change employers or start a business.
Hong KongTTPS-B — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category B)
Hong Kong work visa for bachelor's degree holders with 3+ years of experience, offering unrestricted work authorization and permanent residency pathway.
Hong KongTTPS-C — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category C)
Entry-level work visa for recent graduates of world-renowned universities with 10,000 annual spots available.
Hong KongTraining — Entry for Training Visa (培訓簽證)
Train for up to 12 months in specialized skills unavailable in your home country, sponsored by a Hong Kong employer.
Hong KongUSM — Non-refoulement Protection Claim (不遣返保護聲請)
Free protection claim for individuals subject to removal who face torture, persecution, or cruel treatment if returned to their country of origin.
Hong KongUnconditional Stay (無條件逗留)
Permanent unrestricted work and residency status for residents of any nationality after 7 continuous years.
Hong KongVPAS — Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (職專畢業生留港就業安排)
Work authorization for non-local VTC Higher Diploma graduates in Hong Kong skilled trades, with 12-month initial stay to seek employment or 24 months with job offer.
Hong KongVisit Visa/Entry Permit (訪客簽證)
Short-term visit for leisure, business, or transit; visa-free for ~170 nationalities (7–180 days), with paid option (HKD 330) for others.
Hong KongWHV — Working Holiday Visa (工作假期簽證)
12-month cultural exchange for nationals aged 18-30 of 14 participating countries to holiday in Hong Kong with temporary incidental employment.