Hong Kong•Asia1 month
HK$9,930 HKD
Varies by filing options
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Import public light bus and coach drivers for up to 24 months to address Hong Kong transport shortages; employer-sponsored with strict quotas.
The Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme for Transport allows Hong Kong employers holding a PSL for public light buses or coaches to hire foreign professional drivers to address staffing shortages. Applicants must hold a valid non-local driving licence and relevant experience. The scheme requires employers to demonstrate local recruitment efforts before importing labour.
Duration extends up to 24 months, matching the employment contract, with renewal requiring fresh quota application. The entry permit fee is HKD 330; employers pay an additional Employees Retraining Levy of HKD 9,600. Spouses cannot work. Processing takes approximately 6 weeks from receipt of required documents.
This visa is ideal for experienced professional drivers from abroad seeking to contribute to Hong Kong's public transport workforce in a temporary, employer-specific role.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
1,700 total (900 PLB drivers + 800 coach drivers), fully allocated across two rounds (September 2023, July 2024); January 2026 round for contract renewals only. Future rounds subject to government review.
Employer must possess a valid Passenger Service Licence (PSL) for operating public light buses or relevant public buses.
Must prove genuine difficulties in recruiting local drivers.
Must offer salary and benefits comparable to the local market.
Applicant must hold a recognised non-local driving licence for the equivalent class of vehicle.
Applicant must be suitably qualified and experienced.
Must comply with the quota limits set by the Transport Department.
Application form for Labour Importation Scheme (Transport Sector).
Valid Passenger Service Licence (PSL).
Proof of local recruitment efforts.
Standard Employment Contract.
Applicant's travel document.
Proof of recognised non-local driving licence.
Proof of relevant work experience.
| ID 1030A Application Form for Visa/Entry Permit under Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes (completed by the applicant) | Fill online |
| ID 1030B Application Form for Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes (completed by the employer) | Fill online |
| TD-ID-1 TD Application Form for Labour Importation Scheme (PLB/Coach trade) | Fill online |
| TD-ID-1a Confirmation Form on Local Recruitment | Fill online |
| TD-ID-8b1 Declaration and Authorisation Form | Fill online |
| TD-ID-8b2 Joint Declaration Form on Importing Labour | Fill online |
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