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ABTC — APEC Business Travel Card (亞太經合組織商務旅行卡)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ABTC — APEC Business Travel Card (亞太經合組織商務旅行卡)

Multi-entry card for Hong Kong permanent residents engaged in business, facilitating visa-free travel across APEC economies for up to five years.

Validity3 months
Processing3-6 months
Cost500 HKD
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ASMTP — Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (輸入內地人才計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ASMTP — Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (輸入內地人才計劃)

Allows Mainland Chinese professionals to work in Hong Kong with no sector or quota restrictions, mirroring GEP requirements.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if employment continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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Certificate of Entitlement (居留權證明書)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Certificate of Entitlement (居留權證明書)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Certifies a person's right of abode in Hong Kong, affixed to a valid travel document for entry without conditions.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing2-6 months
CostFree
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Dependant Visa – Spouse/Partner (受養人簽證–配偶)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Dependant Visa – Spouse/Partner (受養人簽證–配偶)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Allows the spouse or civil partner (including same-sex) of an eligible visa holder or permanent resident to reside in Hong Kong.

ValidityAligned with sponsor
Processing28-42 days
Cost600 HKD
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Diplomatic/Official Passport Entry (外交/公務護照入境)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Diplomatic/Official Passport Entry (外交/公務護照入境)

Visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic or official passports from designated countries, typically for 14 days.

ValidityTypically 14 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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ESLS — Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (優化補充勞工計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ESLS — Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (優化補充勞工計劃)

Allows employers with genuine local recruitment difficulties to import workers at technician or below levels across various sectors.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost230 HKD
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Entry for Arbitral Proceedings (仲裁程序入境)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Entry for Arbitral Proceedings (仲裁程序入境)

Facilitated entry for parties, counsel, witnesses, and arbitrators participating in arbitral proceedings seated in Hong Kong.

ValidityDuration of arbitral proceedings within authorized visitor period; cannot exceed validity of visitor permit
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Foreign Domestic Helper Visa (外籍家庭傭工簽證)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Foreign Domestic Helper Visa (外籍家庭傭工簽證)

Employer-sponsored visa for foreign domestic helpers to work in a Hong Kong household under a standard employment contract.

ValidityVaries (Renewable as long as employment continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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GEP — General Employment Policy – Professionals (一般就業政策–專業人士)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

GEP — General Employment Policy – Professionals (一般就業政策–專業人士)

Enables overseas professionals to work in Hong Kong across all sectors with a confirmed job offer relevant to their qualifications.

ValidityVaries (Can be extended if employment continues and conditions met)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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HKSAR Travel Pass (香港特區旅行證件)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

HKSAR Travel Pass (香港特區旅行證件)

Facilitates frequent cross-boundary travel for eligible Hong Kong residents using automated e-Channel clearance at border control points.

Validity2 months
Processing21-28 days
Cost500 HKD
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IANG — Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (非本地畢業生留港/回港就業安排)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

IANG — Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (非本地畢業生留港/回港就業安排)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Allows non-local graduates of Hong Kong or Greater Bay Area institutions to stay and work without a prior job offer.

Validity2-3 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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ID 1017 — Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents (優才計劃–第二代)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ID 1017 — Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents (優才計劃–第二代)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Allows overseas-born adult children aged 18-40 of Hong Kong permanent residents to return to live and work without requiring a job offer.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if employment continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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ID 1024 — Technology Talent Admission Scheme (科技人才入境計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ID 1024 — Technology Talent Admission Scheme (科技人才入境計劃)

Fast-track admission for STEM professionals conducting R&D in designated technology areas at qualifying Hong Kong companies.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if employment continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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ID 91 — Application for an Extension of Stay
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ID 91 — Application for an Extension of Stay

ValidityVaries based on visa category
Processing14-21 days
Cost600 HKD
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ID 967 — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (新資本投資者入境計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ID 967 — New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (新資本投資者入境計劃)

Hong Kong residency for investors committing at least HK$30 million in permissible assets, including HK$3 million in the CIES Investment Portfolio.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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ID 990A — Application for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong
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ID 990A — Application for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong

Validity2 years
Processing4-8 weeks
Cost230 HKD
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ID 997 — Application for Entry for Residence as Dependants in Hong Kong
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ID 997 — Application for Entry for Residence as Dependants in Hong Kong

ValidityLinked to the sponsor’s limit of stay
Processing1 month
Cost600 HKD
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ID 999A — Investment as Entrepreneurs Visa
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

ID 999A — Investment as Entrepreneurs Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Entry visa for entrepreneurs from overseas, Taiwan, and Macao who wish to establish or join a business in Hong Kong. No minimum investment amount specified but must cover startup and operational costs.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if business remains viable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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Intra-company Transfer under GEP (公司內部調動)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Intra-company Transfer under GEP (公司內部調動)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Allows multinational companies to transfer existing employees to their Hong Kong office under the General Employment Policy framework.

Validity2 years
Processing4-8 weeks
Cost230 HKD
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Invited Persons Scheme (受邀人士計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Invited Persons Scheme (受邀人士計劃)

Facilitated entry for persons invited by Hong Kong-based organisations to participate in specific events, conferences, or engagements.

Validity2 months
Processing2 weeks
CostFree
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Mainland Fisherman Deckhands Scheme (內地漁工計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Mainland Fisherman Deckhands Scheme (內地漁工計劃)

Enables up to 7,200 mainland Chinese fishermen to work as deckhands on Hong Kong-registered fishing vessels.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if employment continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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N/A — Dependent Visa
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

N/A — Dependent Visa

ValidityLinked to sponsor
Processing4-6 weeks
Cost230 HKD
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PAR — Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents (台灣居民預辦入境登記)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

PAR — Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents (台灣居民預辦入境登記)

Online pre-arrival registration allowing eligible Taiwan residents to visit Hong Kong without a separate entry permit.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals (印度國民預辦入境登記)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals (印度國民預辦入境登記)

Online pre-arrival registration allowing Indian nationals to visit or transit Hong Kong visa-free, valid for six months.

Validity14 days
Processing0-1 day
CostFree
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QMAS — Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (優秀人才入境計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

QMAS — Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (優秀人才入境計劃)

Points-based scheme attracting highly skilled individuals to settle in Hong Kong without requiring a prior job offer.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if employment continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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Right of Abode / Permanent Residence (居留權/永久性居民)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

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

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent resident status obtained after seven years' continuous ordinary residence, granting unrestricted right to live and work.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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STV Scheme — Entry for Short-term Activity (短期活動入境)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

STV Scheme — Entry for Short-term Activity (短期活動入境)

For participants in short-term cultural, sporting, religious, or academic activities who do not take up local employment.

Validity14 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme – Aviation (航空業輸入勞工計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme – Aviation (航空業輸入勞工計劃)

Addresses acute manpower shortage in the aviation industry at Hong Kong International Airport by importing ground handling and related workers.

ValidityContract duration
ProcessingVaries
Cost230 HKD
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Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme – Construction (建造業輸入勞工計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme – Construction (建造業輸入勞工計劃)

Allows importation of workers for the construction sector facing acute manpower shortages, administered by the Development Bureau.

ValidityContract duration
ProcessingVaries
Cost230 HKD
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Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme – Transport (運輸業輸入勞工計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Sector-specific Labour Importation Scheme – Transport (運輸業輸入勞工計劃)

Allows importation of public light bus and coach drivers to address long-term driver shortages in the transport sector.

ValidityContract duration
ProcessingVaries
Cost230 HKD
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Special Scheme to Import Care Workers for Residential Care Homes (輸入護理員特別計劃)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Special Scheme to Import Care Workers for Residential Care Homes (輸入護理員特別計劃)

Allows residential care homes to import care workers to address manpower shortages, with a quota cap of 7,000.

ValidityContract duration
Processing2 months
Cost230 HKD
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Student Exchange Programme Visa (學生交流計劃簽證)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Student Exchange Programme Visa (學生交流計劃簽證)

For students admitted to recognised exchange programmes at Hong Kong tertiary institutions for one or two semesters.

Validity6 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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Study — Student Visa/Entry Permit (學生簽證)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Study — Student Visa/Entry Permit (學生簽證)

For full-time enrollment in locally accredited post-secondary programmes or registered schools in Hong Kong.

ValidityVaries (Extended with sponsor's extension)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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TP Stream — Technical Professionals Stream (技術專才通道)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

TP Stream — Technical Professionals Stream (技術專才通道)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Pilot scheme admitting non-degree skilled trades workers aged 18-40 in eight shortage trades including nursing, aircraft maintenance, and IT.

Validity24 or 36 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost230 HKD
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TTPS — Top Talent Pass Scheme – Category A (高端人才通行證計劃–A類)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

TTPS — Top Talent Pass Scheme – Category A (高端人才通行證計劃–A類)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

For high earners with annual income of HK$2.5 million or above, granting 36-month stay with freedom to change employers.

ValidityVaries (Or employment contract duration, whichever is shorter)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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TTPS-B — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category B)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

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

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Designed for experienced professionals who hold a bachelor's degree from a world-renowned university and have at least three years of work experience.

Validity2 years
Processing28 days
Cost600 HKD
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TTPS-C — Top Talent Pass Scheme (Category C)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

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

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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

Validity2 years
Processing28 days
Cost600 HKD
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Training — Entry for Training Visa (培訓簽證)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Training — Entry for Training Visa (培訓簽證)

Allows entry for up to 12 months of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's home country.

ValidityVaries (Extended with sponsor's extension)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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Unconditional Stay (無條件逗留)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Unconditional Stay (無條件逗留)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Granted to permanent residents or long-term residents whose conditions of stay have been removed, allowing unrestricted residence and employment.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-3 months
Cost600 HKD
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VPAS — Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (職專畢業生留港就業安排)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

VPAS — Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (職專畢業生留港就業安排)

Pilot scheme enabling non-local VTC Higher Diploma graduates to remain in Hong Kong for employment in skilled trades relevant to their studies.

ValidityVaries (Renewable if employment continues)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 HKD
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Visit Visa/Entry Permit (訪客簽證)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

Visit Visa/Entry Permit (訪客簽證)

For leisure, social, or short-term business visits; many nationalities enjoy visa-free access for 7 to 180 days.

ValidityVaries (Extended with sponsor's extension)
ProcessingUp to 4 weeks
Cost600 HKD
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WHV — Working Holiday Visa (工作假期簽證)
Hong Kong flagHong Kong

WHV — Working Holiday Visa (工作假期簽證)

For nationals aged 18-30 of 14 participating countries to holiday in Hong Kong for up to 12 months with incidental employment.

ValidityVaries (Single entry per lifetime per country)
ProcessingVaries
Cost230 HKD
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