Hong Kong•AsiaAdmission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)
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
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
Secure job offer
From Hong Kong employer, relevant to qualifications/experience
Check talent list eligibility
If annual salary HKD 2M+, no local recruitment proof needed
Complete application
Technical Professionals Stream form or standard employment form
Gather documents
Job offer, educational credentials, work history
Submit to Immigration
Online via GovHK with HKD 600 fee
Await processing
Normally 4 weeks
Receive entry permit
e-Visa issued upon approval
Application Forms
Application for Entry under ASMTP
Form ID: TP Stream Form
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