Hong Kong•AsiaTechnology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14 days
Application Fee
600 HKD
Stay Duration
3 years
Renewable
Varies
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
Fast-track scheme for foreign R&D talent in advanced technology sectors. Sponsor company must have approved quota from Innovation and Technology Commission.
TechTAS is a fast-track scheme designed to attract technology talent in 13+ designated areas including AI, biotechnology, quantum technology, and fintech. The scheme streamlines processing from 4 weeks to just 2 weeks.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Required Skills
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, CU, LA, KP, NP, VN
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 1 month validity
STEM degree
Science, technology, engineering or mathematics bachelor's degree from recognized university
Employment contract
Signed contract for full-time R&D position
CV with focus on R&D
Research and development experience
Sponsor Documents
Valid TechTAS quota
From Innovation and Technology Commission
Company registration
Business registration and proof of R&D activity
Position description
Detail R&D role in approved technology area
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Advantages
- Fastest processing among work visas (2 weeks)
- STEM graduates in demand
- Can sponsor dependents
- Pathway to PR
- 13+ eligible technology areas
Considerations
- Requires company to have TechTAS quota
- Limited to designated technology sectors
- Requires STEM background
- Employment-dependent
- Employer must engage with ITC
Application Process
Company applies for quota
Employer applies to Innovation and Technology Commission for TechTAS quota
Receive quota approval
ITC approves quota for approved technology areas
Identify foreign talent
Sponsor identifies and recruits STEM graduate for R&D role
Complete visa application
Applicant completes employment visa form
Submit to Immigration
Company and applicant submit together with HKD 600 fee
Fast-track processing
Normally just 2 weeks
Receive permit
e-Visa issued
Application Forms
TechTAS Application Guide
Form ID: TechTAS01
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