2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Policy
The 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme policy marks the 11th year of the scheme's implementation and the second year of its policy relaxation. The 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme points-based test continues to use the 2015 scoring system table. Those who wish to immigrate to Hong Kong through the 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme can conduct a 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant self-assessment to see how many points they can obtain; if they exceed 80 points, they can apply.
2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Application Reasons
Based on data analysis, the main reasons for applying to the 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme are as follows: children's education, asset allocation, tax planning, overseas investment, livability and retirement, and travel and business, etc.
2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Application Requirements
What are the application requirements for the 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme? The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme scores applicants based on age, academic qualifications, work experience, language proficiency, and family background. Applicants with 80 points or more are eligible to apply.
1. Age: 18-50 years old;
2. Academic qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above (some professions may qualify with a college diploma or industry qualification certificate);
3. Language: Good proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) or English;
4. Assets: 300,000 RMB for an individual, 500,000 RMB for a family (limited to operating capital, bank deposits, etc.);
5. Character: No criminal record;
2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Duration
Through Hong Kong source certification, no tax returns or proof of asset origin are required. The 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme takes only 6-12 months to obtain Hong Kong resident status.
2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Approval List
There were 411 people approved for the 2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, 273 people approved for the 2016 scheme, and 208 people approved for the 2015 scheme.
2017 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Advantages
1. Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 161 countries and regions worldwide with a Hong Kong SAR passport.
2. No need to secure a job offer from a local employer before settling in Hong Kong, and no investment required.
3. More international job opportunities and greater room for development.
4. Unmarried children under 18 can be brought to Hong Kong to work, live, and reside.
5. No birth restrictions; children born in Hong Kong can obtain an SAR passport.
6. Fast application process; you can settle in Hong Kong within 6-12 months.
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has always attached great importance to talent cultivation, regarding talent as the primary driver of economic growth. In order to attract outstanding high-end talent from all over the world to enter Hong Kong, consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial center, and address challenges such as an aging population, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region launched the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme in 2006. The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has the advantages of zero investment, no language requirements, no restrictions on industry/occupation lists, and high cost-effectiveness.