Hong Kong, an international metropolis, is a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend, connects the mainland to the world, recognizes dual identities, and has advantages in taxation, travel, employment and systems.
Choosing to apply for Hong Kong identity has become one of the mainstream methods of " light immigration" in the mainland.
Owning a Hong Kong passport not only has the convenience of traveling to 168 countries and regions around the world;
it also means that there are more choices in overseas asset allocation , children's education planning, and retirement care.
Here we will introduce in detail three ways for ordinary people to obtain Hong Kong identity:
Hong Kong Naturalization Program for Talented Talents
Recently, the "Policy Address" publicly released by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong included a series of new measures to enhance the attractiveness of Hong Kong talents, which caused quite a stir in the Hong Kong immigration circle. This report officially announced the cancellation of the annual quota limit of of the talent program for a period of two years, and at the same time optimized the approval process to attract more global talents to develop in Hong Kong.
Excellent students accumulate extra points based on age, education, work experience, language ability, family background, etc. The current minimum passing score is 80 points and the maximum score is 225 points. The annual quota is 4,000.
review cycle: 9-12 months, the fastest is 6 months.
Visa form: Renewal is generally granted in the form of "2+3+3" (top talents are "2+6")
Application conditions
. Over 18 years old
. Graduation certificate/degree certificate/professional qualification certificate
. Prove that while staying in Hong Kong, you can support yourself and your dependents without requiring public assistance.
4. No crime, no bad entry record
5. Good speaking and writing skills (Mandarin/Cantonese/English)
[Achievement Points System] is suitable for applicants with extraordinary talents or skills and outstanding achievements. The scoring requirements are relatively high. There are only two types of scores: 0 points and full points. Only applicants who meet the requirements obtain 225 full points.
[Comprehensive Points System] is suitable for most ordinary applicants. Scoring items include age, education, language ability, work experience, family background, and talent list. Applications can be submitted with a score of 80 or above.
Project advantages
Currently, Hong Kong has a very mature talent introduction system, which is suitable for different types of applicants.
The significant advantages of the Talent Plan compared with other talent plans such as the Talent Plan and the Excellent Talent Plan are that it is applicable to a wide range of people and has low handling costs.
Applicants do not need to be hired by a Hong Kong employer, do not need to start a business/invest in Hong Kong, and there are no industry requirements. A points system is adopted to select the best.
Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 18 can accompany them and be approved for Hong Kong status.
Suitable for people
Graduates from prestigious schools, returnees, executives of famous companies, talents in 13 fields popular in Hong Kong, and various outstanding talents. The review period is long and the focus of work and life cannot be transferred to Hong Kong immediately.
Hong Kong Study Immigration Program
Hong Kong Study Immigration is the simplest, fastest and cheapest way to obtain Hong Kong identity.
By studying in Hong Kong, such as associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctorate, you can get a Hong Kong study permit;
After graduation, you can obtain Hong Kong permanent residence by changing your status and continuing the IANG visa for 7 years.
Usually parents with a college degree or above can apply for a one-year postgraduate program in Hong Kong without examination.
Visa form: 1-year study permit + 1-year unconditional IANG visa + 2-year IANG visa + 2-year IANG visa + 3-year IANG visa.
Application requirements
1. Bachelor's degree, or college + years of management experience
2. Good Chinese and English skills
3. Master's degree taught in Chinese: no English requirement
4. English-taught master's degree: CET level 6/IELTS 6.0 or above/ TOEFL 79 or above)
5. applicants have no criminal record and no bad immigration record.
6. During the period of studying in Hong Kong, the applicant can bear the living expenses related to himself and his family members.
Advantages of the project
Most students studying in Hong Kong can apply for the project. The time is short, the risk is low, and the requirements are relatively low;
Even a one-year Hong Kong master's degree has high academic qualifications and is recognized domestically!
Take the most well-known QS World University Ranking as an example; China has a total of 12 universities in the top 100, and Hong Kong has 5 on the list.
Whether you choose to stay in Hong Kong or return to the Mainland after graduation, a degree will be a boost to your career prospects;
One person can study, and the whole family can obtain Hong Kong status, which is a multi-purpose achievement!
During the period of further study in Hong Kong, applicants can enjoy the same public and medical services as local residents of Hong Kong. Their spouses and children can also enjoy various benefits in Hong Kong.
After graduation, they can unconditionally receive a 12-month employment arrangement for non-local graduates to stay/return to Hong Kong (i.e. IANG visa). Renewal can change jobs.
is suitable for people
who need to improve their academic qualifications, have the opportunity to work in Hong Kong after graduation, and hope to get a high-paying and high-benefits job, or those who are planning for their children’s education and Hong Kong non-parents.
and entrepreneurs who plan to open a company in Hong Kong to engage in business operations in Hong Kong or who use Hong Kong as a transit point for the international market.
Currently, major universities in Hong Kong have gradually opened applications for master's degree programs. , so plan as early as possible to get your ideal offer as soon as possible.
Hong Kong Talent Scheme
Mainland Talent Import Scheme, there is no quota limit and no industry restrictions.
Mainland Chinese residents who possess special skills, knowledge or experience that are required but lacking in the Hong Kong SAR may apply to work in Hong Kong under the Mainland Talent Admission Scheme (Professional Talents).
In 2021, Hong Kong approved a total of 9,065 applications for the Talent Scheme, and the overall approval rate was as high as 86.5%; and in the first half of 2022, the approval rate increased by 22% compared with the same period.
Visa form: First-time entrants can obtain a visa to stay in Hong Kong for one year. Thereafter, the visa can be renewed in the 3+3 mode. If the applicant's taxable income reaches HKD 2 million in the previous year when applying for extension, the applicant can directly renew the visa in the 2+6 mode.
Application conditions
1. Undergraduate degree certificate/professional qualification certificate (under special circumstances, college degree or good professional qualification certificate will be accepted);
2. No crime or bad immigration record;
3. Has been employed by a Hong Kong company, and the position is related to his academic qualifications or experience.
4. The salary and benefits are roughly the same as those in the Hong Kong professional market.
Hong Kong employer companies require
1. to be established for at least one year (under special circumstances, such as huge investment, high-tech industries, internal transfers within the company, etc., you can try to apply for less than one year);
2. is actually operating, with a local office address in Hong Kong; annual turnover is not less than 3 million Hong Kong dollars;
3. No less than 3 local employees have paid Mandatory Provident Fund certificate, and the duration is not less than 6 months;
4. The company where is employed does have a vacancy for this position, and it is difficult to find suitable candidates in Hong Kong.
Project Advantages
Compared with the Talents Program, the industries involved in the professionals cover many aspects such as technology, culture, art, sports, etc., and are broader than the Talents Program.
The Professional Program has no quota limit or score limit. If you have rich work or management experience, you can get the status in the fastest 3 months!
There are no academic, language, qualification, etc. requirements. If you have extensive work or management experience, you can also have a higher approval rate.
can apply to bring his/her spouse and unmarried dependent children under the age of 18 to Hong Kong (i.e. dependents), and can also work or study during this period.
is suitable for people
who have companies in Hong Kong or plan to open a company in Hong Kong, people who are assigned to work in Hong Kong from the mainland, and people with Hong Kong-related companies, etc.
In addition to the above three mainstream methods, there are also Hong Kong marriage immigration, Hong Kong relative immigration, Entrepreneur Entry Program, and Hong Kong Qualcomm Talent Pass.
If you want to flexibly obtain Hong Kong status, you can apply for Hong Kong Talents;
If your academic background is not excellent enough and your work experience is not rich enough, it is recommended to study abroad in Hong Kong.
Different application methods have different application conditions and are suitable for different people.
You can choose the Hong Kong immigration method that suits you based on your actual situation.
If you are interested in applying for Hong Kong identity, you can click the [link] below to take the qualification test. It only takes 30 seconds to know whether you meet the application requirements.
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