Hong Kong•AsiaVocational Professionals Admission Scheme (VPAS)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28 days
Application Fee
600 HKD
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
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
Pilot scheme for non-local graduates of Vocational Training Council (VTC) Higher Diploma programmes. Allows stay for employment in vocational/technical trades.
VPAS is a pilot scheme running through 2026-2028 designed to attract international vocational talent. Covers 34 eligible programmes across 12 skilled trades including aviation, maritime, electrical services, healthcare, and technology.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Associate or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, CU, LA, KP, NP, VN
Documentation
Applicant Documents
VTC Higher Diploma certificate
From designated eligible program
Valid passport
Travel document
Proof of age
At least 18 at application
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Advantages
- Access to vocational employment in Hong Kong
- No job offer required initially
- 12+ skilled trade areas covered
- Pathway to work experience
- Potential PR pathway
Considerations
- Pilot scheme with limited duration
- Limited to VTC graduates
- Some nationalities excluded
- Age 18+ requirement
- Limited eligible programmes initially
Application Process
Graduate from VTC Higher Diploma
Complete eligible 2-year Higher Diploma programme
Reach minimum age
Must be 18 or above at application
Applications open
Opens mid-2026 after first cohort graduates
Submit application
Via VPAS portal
Seek employment
In vocational field covered by program
Receive entry permit
2-year visa for vocational employment
Application Forms
VPAS Application
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