Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)
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Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)

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

At a Glance

Processing Time

28 days

Application Fee

600 HKD

Stay Duration

Up to 3 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Work visa exclusively for Chinese Mainland professionals. Quota-free scheme with no sector restriction for talent with relevant qualifications or experience.

ASMTP is specifically designed for mainland Chinese professionals. The scheme is quota-free and non-sector specific, offering flexibility for talent from across industries.

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Requirements

Personal

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Education

Bachelor or higher

Professional

Required Skills

Special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong KongManagerial or professional expertise

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: CN

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid PRC passport

Mainland passport with validity

Degree/diploma

Educational qualifications

Work experience documentation

CV, references, employment history

Sponsor Documents

Job offer

Relevant to qualifications, competitive salary

Company documentation

Registration, structure, financials

Local recruitment efforts

Unless salary HKD 2M+ or on talent list

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Advantages

  • Quota-free entry
  • Non-sector specific
  • No minimum salary (though higher salaries exempt from recruitment proof)
  • Can sponsor dependents
  • Path to permanent residency

Considerations

  • Mainland Chinese nationals only
  • Requires job offer
  • Employment-dependent status
  • Employer must justify hiring need

Application Process

1

Secure job offer

From Hong Kong employer, relevant to qualifications/experience

2

Check talent list eligibility

If annual salary HKD 2M+, no local recruitment proof needed

3

Complete application

Technical Professionals Stream form or standard employment form

4

Gather documents

Job offer, educational credentials, work history

5

Submit to Immigration

Online via GovHK with HKD 600 fee

6

Await processing

Normally 4 weeks

7

Receive entry permit

e-Visa issued upon approval

Application Forms

Application for Entry under ASMTP

Form ID: TP Stream Form

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