Changes to the 2016 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme List
2016 was the first year following the relaxation of requirements for the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme in 2015. Due to the policy relaxation, although the quota for the 2016 Hong Kong QMAS remained at 1,000, the number of approved applicants in 2016 increased by 30% compared to 2015. The QMAS serves as a channel for Hong Kong to attract high-quality talent, and those wishing to immigrate to Hong Kong through this scheme do not need to invest a single penny to easily immigrate to Hong Kong!
2016 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Application Requirements
1. Aged 18 or above.
2. Bachelor's degree or above, or professional achievements in an industry with good professional skills and supporting documentation.
3. Good proficiency in Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) or English.
4. Proof of assets of over HK$100,000, or over HK$200,000 for the whole family.
5. No criminal record and no adverse immigration record.
2016 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Process
1. Assessment and signing of contract.
2. Submission of application materials.
3. Approval in principle.
4. Receipt of approval and visa.
5. Application for Hong Kong Identity Card.
2016 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Self-Assessment
If you wish to apply for the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme to immigrate to Hong Kong, you must pass the first step, which is to score 80 points on the talent scheme points table stipulated by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. According to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, the General Points Test for the 2016 Quality Migrant Admission Scheme will be updated to the latest standards. Interested partners may wish to see how many points you can score with the Hong Kong Immigration Department via the 2016 talent scheme points table.