Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS)
The Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) aims to attract highly skilled individuals from around the globe, including high-income earners with substantial work experience and qualifications, as well as graduates from the world's top universities, to explore opportunities in Hong Kong.
Background
To attract exceptional talent, the Hong Kong government introduced various talent recruitment initiatives at the end of 2022. Among these is the TTPS, tailored for high-income earners and highly educated individuals. Eligible applicants are not required to secure employment with a Hong Kong employer in advance and can apply for a two-year visa under the scheme to develop their careers in Hong Kong.
Eligibility Criteria
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Under one of the following categories:
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Category A: Annual income exceeding HK$2.5 million in the 12 months preceding the applicaEon; or
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Category B: Bachelor's degree from one of the world's top 100 universiees, with at least three years of work experience; or
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Category C: Bachelor's degree from one of the world's top 100 universiees, with less than three years of work experience
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No security objection and no record of serious crime
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Annual quota applicable to Category C’s applicants only
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Persons admitted or seeking admission under the TTPS may apply, under their sponsorship, to bring their spouse unmarried dependent children under the age of 18
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Nationals of Afghanistan and Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of) are not eligible to apply
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Other requirements
Source: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/TTPS.html