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Hong Kong Employment Visa


Hong Kong is a unique cosmopolitan city where East meets West and old meets new.  It is distinctive in terms of its well-established infrastructure, internationally recognised commercial and financial centre and close proximity to Mainland China that serves as a golden gateway for businesses.

Hong Kong is also favoured for its income tax reasons whereby, income that is not sourced in Hong Kong is not subject to tax in Hong Kong. In addition, there is no capital gains tax, estate tax, and sales tax either.

The personal income tax rate is between 0 and 17% on a progressive scale or 15% flat, whichever is lower.

The uniqueness of Hong Kong not only attracts foreigners coming for visits, but also attracts them to relocate, most of the time with their family members, to work and live in Hong Kong. Any person other than those having the right of residence or right to land in Hong Kong, must get an employment visa before coming to Hong Kong for the purpose of employment, investment, residence or training.

Hong Kong Employment Visas are further divided into: General Employment Policy (GEP) and Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP). As a trusted visa agent, we help with information and individual advice.


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General Employment Policy (GEP)

Foreigners who possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong may apply to come to work under the GEP.

An application for a visa/entry permit to take up employment under the GEP may be favourably considered if:

  • the applicant has a good education background, technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and relevant experience;
  • there is a genuine job vacancy and a confirmed offer of employment;
  • the vacancy cannot be readily taken up by the local work force; and
  • the remuneration package is commensurate with the prevailing market level.

Besides the merit of the applicant, the Immigration Department also assesses the sponsoring company on the basis of the substance and sustainability of the business and its benefits to Hong Kong in the long term such as enhancement of Hong Kong's economic development and creation of job opportunities for the local workforce.


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Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)

Mainland Chinese citizens who possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong may apply to come to work under the ASMTP.

An application for an entry permit to take up employment under the ASMTP may be favourably considered if:

  • the applicant has a good education background, technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and relevant experience;
  • there is a genuine job vacancy and a confirmed offer of employment;
  • the vacancy cannot be readily taken up by the local work force; and
  • the remuneration package is commensurate with the prevailing market level.


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