The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has an annual quota of 1,000 individuals, implemented since June 2006. Initially, it was not popular, but after Hong Kong officially confirmed the suspension of the Investment Immigration Scheme, the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme began to gain popularity. Compared to the Investment Immigration Scheme, Hong Kong's emphasis on talent has also attracted business elites from around the world.
The latest "2020 Policy Address" stipulates that starting from September 2020, the annual quota for the "Quality Migrant Admission Scheme" will be increased to 2,000 to expand Hong Kong's talent pool and strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international hub in Asia. On October 6, 2021, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, announced further enhancements to the "Quality Talent Admission Scheme" quota, increasing it to 4,000 individuals per year!
2021 Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (Comprehensive Points System) Self-Assessment Form
1. Age
18-39 years (30 points) 40-44 years (20 points) 45-50 years (15 points) 51 years and above (0 points)
2. Education
Doctorate (or two master's degrees) (40 points) Master's (or two bachelor's degrees) (20 points)
Bachelor's (or professional qualification) (10 points)
3. Work Experience
At least 10 years of work experience, with at least 5 years in a management position (40 points)
At least 5 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in a management position (30 points)
At least 5 years of work experience (15 points) At least 2 years of work experience (5 points)
4. Language Proficiency
Proficient in Chinese and English (20 points) Proficient in Chinese or English, and understanding another minor language (15 points)
Proficient in Chinese or English (10 points)
5. Accompanying Minor Children
1 child (5 points) 2 or more children (10 points) None (0 points)
6. Additional Bonus Points
Occupations listed in the talent list (waste management, asset management, marine insurance, actuary, fintech, innovative technology, data and cybersecurity, shipbuilding, marine engineering, creative experts, and dispute resolution experts) (30 points)
Undergraduate degree or above from an internationally renowned institution (30 points) At least 2 years of international work experience (15 points) Spouse with undergraduate degree or above (5 points) At least 1 direct family member is a permanent resident of Hong Kong (5 points)
Since August 28, 2018, the first talent list for the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has been released! Occupations that meet the criteria on the talent list, with sufficient supporting documents, can receive an additional 30 points. The total score for the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme self-assessment has been raised from 195 points to 225 points, but the submission threshold of 80 points remains unchanged, indicating that the Hong Kong government has lowered the application requirements! The approval cycle for these 11 types of talents is shorter.
