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Why apply for a Hong Kong Work Visa?

  • Earn in USD
  • 300,000+ employment opportunities
  • Low tax rates
  • Great place for career growth
  • Networking opportunities
  • Good quality of life

 

Establish your career in Hong Kong 

Hong Kong offers many job opportunities with high-paying salaries to skilled professionals across various sectors. The occupation list in Hong Kong consists of occupations that are in high demand. The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) opens doors for you to build your career in Hong Kong’s vibrant economy.
 

Hong Kong QMAS visa

The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) is a quota-based immigration system that aims to attract talented foreign nationals or highly-skilled professionals to settle and work in Hong Kong. The scheme is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's economy.

It is a point based scheme and it requires you to score 80/195 in General Test or 195 points in the Achievement Based Points Test. Your age, qualifications, employment history, language ability, and number of dependents are taken into account when calculating your points.

Through the Hong Kong QMAS visa, you can:

  • Enter Hong Kong without having a job offer beforehand
  • Settle permanently
  • Work in the field of your preference
  • Eligible to bring dependents to Hong Kong

 

Benefits of working in Hong Kong

  • Entitled to live and work in Hong Kong
  • Eligible to take your partner or a dependent child (who is less than 18 years of age and single) along with you
  • Will be qualified to apply for Hong Kong citizenship after spending 7 years in Hong Kong
  • High standard of living
  • Earn the best salaries
  • Ample work opportunities
  • Friendly environment
  • Progress your career
  • Networking opportunities
  • Healthcare and medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Mental Health benefits
  • Social security

 

QMAS visa eligibility

  • Age should be between 18 – 50 years
  • Valid Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree from a recognized university
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience
  • IELTS/TOEFL exam scores to prove language proficiency
  • Meet the financial requirements
  • Have the minimum points under General Points-Based Test

 

Points system for QMAS visa

Points are allotted for factors such as:

  • Age
  • Educational Qualification
  • Work Experience
  • English Language Skills

Applicants for QMAS need to score 80 points out of 100

Factors

Points

Claimed Points

1

Age (Maximum 30 points)

18-39

30

40-44

20

45-50

15

51 or above

0

2

Academic/Professional Qualifications (Maximum 70 points)

Doctoral Degree / Two or more master’s degrees

40

Master’s Degree / Two or more bachelor’s degrees

20

Bachelor’s Degree / Professional Qualification awarded by a nationally or internationally recognized or acclaimed professional body which demonstrates that the holder has a very high level of technical expertise or skill

10

Additional points if a degree at bachelor level or higher is awarded by a renowned institution recognized internationally (Note1)

30

3

Work Experience (Maximum 75 points)

Not less than 10 years’ graduate or specialist level work experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role

40

Not less than 5 years’ graduate or specialist level work experience, including at least 2 years in a senior role

30

Not less than 5 years’ graduate or specialist level work experience

15

Not less than 2 years’ graduate or specialist level work experience

5

Additional points for not less than 2 years’ graduate or specialist level work experience with international exposure (Note2)

15

Additional points for not less than 3 years’ graduate or specialist level work experience in multi-national companies (MNCs) or reputable enterprises, such as listed companies or companies on the lists of The Global 2000 by Forbes, the Fortune Global 500 and the Hurun China 500

20

4

Talent List (Maximum 30 points) (Note3)

Additional points if meeting the specifications of the respective profession under the Talent List

30

5

Language Proficiency (Maximum 20 points)

 

Being proficient both in written and spoken Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) and English

20

Being proficient in at least one foreign language (written and spoken) in addition to written and spoken Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) or English

15

Being proficient in written and spoken Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) or English

10

6

Family Background (Maximum 20 points)

6.1

At least one immediate family member (married spouse, parents, siblings, children) is a Hong Kong permanent resident residing in Hong Kong (Note4)

5

6.2

Accompanying married spouse is educated to the equivalent level of a degree or above (Note4)

5

6.3

5 points for each accompanying unmarried dependent child under the age of 18, maximum 10 points

5/10

 

Maximum  245 points

 

QMAS visa requirements

  • Valid passport
  • Meet the required language levels
  • Educational qualifications
  • Work experience
  • Your occupation must fall under the Hong Kong Talent List
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Other supporting documents

 

Steps to apply for Hong Kong QMAS visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility for Hong Kong QMAS visa

Step 2: Fill the application form

Step 3: Upload the required documents and submit the application

Step 4: Once your application gets selected, you will receive and Invitation to Apply (ITA) for an interview

Step 5: Attend the interview with the Hong Kong Immigration Authorities

Step 6: Once you get selected in the interview, you can pay the fee and complete the other formalities

 

QMAS visa processing time

The Hong Kong QMAS visa may take up to 8 – 12 weeks for processing. It also depends upon various factors such as cut off points for draws, visa type and information etc.

 

QMAS visa fee

The cost for the visa is HK$3,105 per individual.

 

How can Y-Axis help you?

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