Many outstanding talents from Mainland China have become residents of Hong Kong through the talent scheme. China can retain the applicant's internal household registration without affecting their profession and activities in the Mainland to support this policy.
Applicant Age: The main applicant must be at least 18 years old (spouses can accompany unmarried children under 18)
Language Proficiency: Good writing and speaking skills in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and English.
Financial Capability: Ability to bear living expenses for oneself and dependents during their stay in Hong Kong; a deposit certificate of 100,000 yuan per person per year is required.
Education: A university degree awarded by a recognized university or higher education institution. In special circumstances, good technical qualifications, professional abilities, experience, and achievements documented may also be considered.
This scheme operates on a points-based system, divided into a Comprehensive Points System and an Achievement Points System. Comprehensive evaluation will be conducted for selection.
Applicants who meet all basic eligibility criteria can choose to be assessed under either the Comprehensive Points System or the Achievement Points System using the 2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme scoring table and conduct a self-assessment based on the 2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme. Each applicant may only submit one application at a time and must choose one scoring system for evaluation within the same application.
Comprehensive Points System: Maximum score of 225 points, passing score of 80 points.
Achievement Points System: Maximum score of 225 points, passing score of 225 points.
1. Basic Eligibility: Applicants must first meet the basic eligibility requirements to apply under this scheme and then obtain scores under one of the two scoring systems set by the scheme;
2. Scoring System: Applicants who meet all basic eligibility requirements can choose between the Comprehensive Points System or the Achievement Points System according to the 2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme scoring standards. Applications can be submitted once the required score is achieved;
3.Selection Procedure: Regular selection procedures will allocate quotas to applicants, granting them a Hong Kong Talent Scheme number;
4.Principle of Approval: Applicants allocated quotas during the selection procedure will receive a principle approval notification. Upon receiving the letter, the relevant applicants must personally attend a meeting in Hong Kong and present the original documents submitted during the application period for verification by the Immigration Department;
5.Entry Visa/Entry Permit: After the Immigration Department is satisfied with the verification of all documents and notifies the relevant application procedures, approved applicants may obtain an entry visa/entry permit as per the scheme.
The approval process for the 2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme is as follows: Applicants who meet the basic eligibility for the talent scheme choose either the Comprehensive Points or Achievement Points method, submit application materials, obtain a file number, receive principle approval (AIP), attend an interview in Hong Kong, and after the interview, obtain an FA visa and process the entry visa.
The results of the 2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme: Due to the relaxation of audit conditions for the talent scheme by the Hong Kong government in 2018, the number of applicants for the Hong Kong Talent Scheme significantly increased in 2019. Compared to 555 approved in 2018, a total of 874 individuals were approved under the Hong Kong Talent Scheme, an increase of 319. The approval rate for the 2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme reached 31.05%
2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme Renewal
The Hong Kong Talent Scheme requires renewal in the form of 2 years + 3 years + 3 years, totaling two renewals. The renewal requirements for the 2019 Hong Kong Talent Scheme: Ordinary residence in Hong Kong for 7 years.