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Hong Kong Residency
Explore Hong Kong residency through talent, study, investment and employment pathways, with international education and business opportunities.
The Benefits of Hong Kong Residency
Hong Kong as a Global City
With its open economy, strategic location and world-class professional services, Hong Kong is an international financial centre connecting mainland China to global markets.
An Open Economy
An international financial centre with a highly open economy, no foreign exchange controls and flexible listing choices.
A Low-Tax Environment
One of the world’s lowest-tax jurisdictions, attractive for personal and corporate tax planning.
Quality Education
A concentration of top-100 universities, a highly ranked education system and leading teaching resources in Asia.
Governance
One country, two systems, with Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy.
Advanced Healthcare
World-leading life expectancy and a healthcare system ranked third globally.
Residency Benefits
Dual Residency Status
Retain mainland household registration alongside Hong Kong residency, without disrupting mainland business and daily life.
Education Opportunities
Access mainland university admission routes for Hong Kong students, preferential policies and pathways from Hong Kong schools to leading overseas universities.
Global Mobility
The Hong Kong passport offers visa-free access to 171 countries and territories.
Benefits for the Family
One approved applicant can bring residency benefits to the family.
Children Born in Hong Kong
Children born in Hong Kong can obtain permanent resident status and right of abode.
Tax Advantages
Greater Bay Area Tax Subsidies
Eligible residents under talent, professional and entrepreneur routes may receive fiscal subsidies linked to a 15% personal income tax level in the Greater Bay Area.
Tax Allowances
Annual basic allowance of HKD 132,000; married person’s allowance of HKD 264,000; child allowance of HKD 120,000.
Low Tax Rates
The highest progressive personal tax rate is 17%. Corporate profits tax is 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million and 16.5% above that amount.
Territorial Taxation
Tax is levied on Hong Kong-sourced income, with arrangements to avoid double taxation.
Passport Benefits
Access to 171 Destinations
Including France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Canada, Greece, Spain, Japan, Singapore and Australia.
International Work Opportunities
Explore employment opportunities overseas.
Convenient Travel
Greater flexibility for spontaneous international travel.
A Gateway Abroad
A base for onward travel, overseas visa applications and international relocation, with shorter processing times and more flexible requirements.
Featured Programs
Top Talent Pass Scheme
Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme
A Hong Kong government initiative attracting highly educated and experienced professionals from around the world to explore opportunities in the city.
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Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
Designed to attract highly skilled and accomplished individuals from around the world to settle in Hong Kong.
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Study Pathway (IANG)
Hong Kong Residency Through Study
An immigration pathway encouraging non-local students to study in Hong Kong and remain to work and live after graduation.
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Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Hong Kong relaunched its investment immigration program in 2024, increasing the investment threshold from HKD 10 million to HKD 30 million.
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Mainland Professionals Scheme
Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals
A route to a Hong Kong work visa through sponsorship by a local employer.
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Which pathway is right for you?
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| Criteria | Top Talent | Quality Migrant | Study | Professionals | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | HKD 2.5 million income or a top-100 university bachelor’s degree | Meet 6 of 12 criteria | Meet the institution’s admission requirements | Employment with a Hong Kong company | Maintain HKD 30 million in net assets for two years |
| Documents | Travel permit, income and tax records | Work experience, travel permit and qualifications | Travel permit, references, CV and qualifications | Work experience and travel permit | Passport and third-country permanent residency |
| Processing Time | 1–2 months | 12–15 months | 3–4 months | 3–6 months | 6–10 months |
| Assessment | Qualifying income or education | General Points Test Achievement-based Points Test Selection quota | Completion of a Hong Kong degree | Employer’s sector, operations and permanent resident employees | Complete a HKD 30 million investment |
| Benefits | The applicant and dependants receive Hong Kong identity cards and access local healthcare, education and other resident benefits. | ||||
| Employment | No specific restriction on future work, provided it contributes to Hong Kong | No specific restriction on future work, provided it contributes to Hong Kong | No specific restriction on future work, provided it contributes to Hong Kong | The role must require skills or experience in short supply locally | No employment requirement |
| Renewal Requirements | Work or operate a business that contributes to Hong Kong | Work or operate a business that contributes to Hong Kong | Work or operate a business that contributes to Hong Kong | Employment in Hong Kong | Maintain the investment |
| Renewal Schedule | 2–3–3 Top Talent A: 3–3–2 | 3–3–2 | 2–3–3 | 3–3–2 | 2–3–3 |
| After Seven Years | Permanent residency or continued work/business | Permanent residency or continued work/business | Permanent residency or continued work/business | Permanent residency or continued work/business | Permanent residency or unconditional stay |
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