TTPS-C — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category C)

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TTPS-C — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category C)

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

At a Glance

Processing Time

28 days

Application Fee

1,900 HKD

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

Designed for recent graduates from world-renowned universities with less than three years of work experience.

The TTPS Category C targets recent graduates from world-renowned universities to build their careers in Hong Kong. While it is subject to an annual quota, it offers the same flexibility as Category B regarding employment and residency. It serves as an excellent entry point for early-career professionals seeking international experience.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee	600 HKD
Visa Issuance Fee	1,300 HKD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2 years

Annual Cap & Quota

Subject to an annual quota (first-come, first-served)

Eligible Nationalities (3)

Afghanistan Cuba

Cuba

North Korea

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)

Hong Kong

Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing3-6 months

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from an eligible university

Graduated within the past five years

Less than three years of work experience

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Travel document

Degree certificate/transcript

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

No job offer required
Unrestricted work authorization
Pathway to permanent residence
Ideal for recent graduates

Worth Knowing

Subject to an annual quota
Extension requires proof of employment or business establishment in Hong Kong
Security objection
Record of serious crime
Non-local students who obtained undergraduate qualification in a full-time, locally-accredited programme in Hong Kong

Application Process

Prepare documents including degree certificate

Submit application via GovHK online portal

Pay visa issuance fee upon approval

Download e-Visa and activate upon physical arrival in Hong Kong

Application Forms

GovHK Online Application Portal

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Overview

Designed for recent graduates from world-renowned universities with less than three years of work experience.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

No job offer required
Unrestricted work authorization
Pathway to permanent residence
Ideal for recent graduates

Worth Knowing

Subject to an annual quota
Extension requires proof of employment or business establishment in Hong Kong
Security objection
Record of serious crime
Non-local students who obtained undergraduate qualification in a full-time, locally-accredited programme in Hong Kong