The Hong Kong Immigration Department has announced that, effective from 11:00 AM on February 26, 2025, individuals submitting applications under specified schemes are required to pay an application fee, and upon approval, pay the corresponding visa issuance fee based on a two-tier system.
A total of 10 schemes are affected, including various talent admission schemes and investment immigration programs.
Applicants meeting the criteria for the specified schemes, whether applying as a principal applicant or a dependent, are required to pay the application fee. The specific fee structure is as follows:
1. Submission of application (including initial and renewal): HKD 600 per person.
2. Upon approval: Two-tier fee system
• If the visa validity is less than 6 months, the fee is HKD 600 per person
• If the visa validity is 6 months or more, the fee is HKD 1,300 per person
If an applicant's application is rejected or voluntarily withdrawn, the government will not refund the paid application fee.
Meanwhile, the Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, Paul Chan, has released the 2025-26 Budget.
The 2025 Budget states that the government is fully committed to attracting talent. In the short term, it will proactively invite top-tier and leading talent to develop in Hong Kong under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. It will also optimize the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals and the General Employment Policy to allow young non-degree professionals with professional technical qualifications and experience to come to Hong Kong to fill technical roles facing labor shortages.
As for the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, it has received over 880 applications to date, expected to bring in over HKD 26 billion in investment. A series of optimization measures will soon be launched to provide greater flexibility for the scheme.
If you are interested in Hong Kong residency, you can apply through two popular channels: the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme and the Top Talent Pass Scheme. The Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has no scoring requirements, no quotas, no academic requirements, and no residency requirements. Once approved, you can freely work or start a business in Hong Kong. One person's approval benefits the whole family. With an investment starting from HKD 30 million, you can quickly obtain Hong Kong residency for your entire family. The Top Talent Pass Scheme requires no investment, no prior job offer from an employer, no asset requirements, and no scoring requirements. One person applies, and their spouse and unmarried children under 18 can accompany them, allowing free entry and exit from Hong Kong. Eligible applicants, please act quickly to process your application; apply early to benefit early!
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