List of Frequently Asked Questions on Hong Kong Talent Scheme

The Hong Kong Talent Scheme is aimed at those outstanding talents who can immigrate to Hong Kong through the talent scheme. What are your conditions and questions? Let's take a look at the list of frequently asked questions about the talent plan in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Talents Scheme is a quota immigration absorption scheme, which aims to attract high-tech talents or talents to settle in Hong Kong, so as to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness in the global market. Successful applicants do not need to be employed by local employers before coming to settle in Hong Kong. Successful applicants can bring their spouses and unmarried and dependent children under 18 to Hong Kong.

Q: What is a talent plan?

The Talents Scheme, whose full name is Talents Entry Scheme, is a talent introduction scheme in Hong Kong. Officially launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government on February 23, 2006, it aims to attract high-tech talents and industry talents to settle in Hong Kong, so as to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness. The selection principle pays more attention to whether the applicant's achievements in the professional field are necessary for Hong Kong's social and economic development.

The two scoring systems are comprehensive scoring system and achievement scoring system. Choose one of the scoring systems to score, and most applicants apply through the comprehensive scoring system.

Q: What are the basic requirements for applying for the talent plan?

Bachelor degree or above. At least two years working experience.

Q: Can I apply for outstanding talents in Hong Kong if I graduate from a bachelor's degree without a degree?

A: Yes, but the Immigration Bureau will request that this degree be sent to the Hong Kong Academic and Qualifications Council for evaluation. See if this degree can reach the level of Hong Kong undergraduate. The evaluation lasts about 2-4 weeks.

Q: I have neither a bachelor's degree nor a bachelor's degree. Can I apply for outstanding talents?

A: Yes, if the applicant has a nationally recognized professional qualification, this qualification can be graded as a bachelor's degree, that is, the academic qualifications can be graded as an undergraduate degree. Professional qualification: lawyer, accountant, engineer. This qualification must be issued by national authority and provincial and municipal institutions and does not meet the requirements.

Q: Are there any financial requirements for applying for outstanding talents?

Yes When submitting the application, you need to provide financial proof that can prove the living expenses of the applicant's family in the first year of coming to Hong Kong. This certificate does not need to provide a source of funds.

Q: After your application was approved, did you get a temporary Hong Kong identity card?

No, there is no temporary id card in Hongkong. There are two kinds of Hong Kong identity cards: one is a Hong Kong resident identity card and the other is a Hong Kong permanent identity card. After approval, you will get a Hong Kong identity card. After seven years, you can prove that the applicant has taken Hong Kong as his permanent residence before you can become a permanent resident of Hong Kong.

Q: What is the difference between talented immigrants and Hong Kong investment immigrants?

The fundamental difference is that Youcai is a talent introduction project in Hong Kong, similar to skilled immigrants, and there is no requirement for investment funds, while investment immigrants put HK$ 6,543,800+in Hong Kong for seven years.

Q: Is there an "immigration supervisor" in the gifted talents scheme? If you pass the Talents Scheme but stay in Hong Kong for a long time, will it affect the permanent residents of Hong Kong after seven years?

There is no official "immigration supervision" for immigrants to Hong Kong. According to the information of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, "applicants and their dependants may apply to become permanent residents of Hong Kong and apply for passports of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region after they have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for not less than seven consecutive years, provided that they meet other relevant provisions stipulated in the Immigration Ordinance."

The Hong Kong Government has not clearly defined the definition of "continuous residence". The requirement of "continuous residence for seven years" in Hong Kong's gifted talents immigration policy requires that applicants must settle in Hong Kong, but there are no clear regulations and restrictions on the length of residence. In addition, the Director of Immigration of Hong Kong has the right to exercise discretion. Applicants can apply to the government for exemption from "immigration supervision" according to the actual situation, which has considerable flexibility and is unmatched by other immigrant countries.

What should talents pay attention to when applying for "Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card"? If you don't live in Hong Kong for a long time, can you apply to become a permanent resident in Hong Kong after seven years? When the seven-year period expires, the applicant may apply for a "Hong Kong permanent identity card". The main considerations of the Hong Kong Immigration Department in evaluating and reviewing "ordinary residence" during the seven-year period include the following aspects: the considerations of evaluating and reviewing "ordinary residence":

I. reasons for the applicant's absence from hong kong

2. Do you have a habitual residence in Hong Kong?

3. Whether the main family members live in Hong Kong (including spouses and children).

4. Are you employed by a company in Hong Kong?

Verb (abbreviation for verb) Do you have a reasonable income to support yourself and your family?

6. Whether the tax return is legal and timely.

Based on the above factors, the applicant can provide the following kinds of certificates in the renewal of "quality migrant admission scheme" as appropriate to convince the Hong Kong Immigration Department that he is indeed "ordinarily resident in Hong Kong".

1. Proof of children studying in Hong Kong (transcripts, student handbooks, etc. )

2. Mailing address of inertia residence (self-purchase, lease or address of relatives and friends can be used).

3. Buy vehicles, license plates and Hong Kong driver's license certificates in Hong Kong.

4, Hong Kong mobile phone in Hong Kong telephone network access certificate.

5, public documents (utilities, gas, telephone, Internet, etc. )

6. Financial institution documents (bank statements, etc. )

7. Hong Kong credit card certificate and timely repayment record.

8. Relevant certificates for purchasing insurance in Hong Kong.

9. Community services (charities, chambers of commerce, private members, etc. )

10. Relevant certificates of employees assigned by Hong Kong companies to work in other places.

1 1. Proof of employing professionals (family doctors, lawyers, accountants, etc.). )

Q: Do you need to find a job first to apply for outstanding talents?

No, you don't need to find a work unit or a guarantee company in Hong Kong to apply.

Q: What are the identities of the applicant's spouse and accompanying children when the gifted talents are approved?

The same right of abode visa and Hong Kong identity card as the applicant. You can legally work or study in Hong Kong.

Q: Is the right of abode visa in Hong Kong the same as the business visa in Hong Kong?

No, the right of abode visa in Hong Kong is a kind of residence visa. Without a residence period, you can legally work, study and run a company in Hong Kong. A business visa is only a tourist status, and you can only live in Hong Kong for no more than seven days. It cannot legally work, study and run a company in Hong Kong. A business visa has no right of abode and cannot be converted into a permanent resident of Hong Kong in any way. However, the right of abode visa can be converted into a permanent resident of Hong Kong after seven years.

Q: Is there a time limit for the right of abode visa?

Yes After approval, ordinary talents can get a two-year visa for the first time, renew it for two years for the second time and renew it for three years for the third time. After seven years, they can become permanent residents and apply for HKSAR passports.

Q: Do outstanding talents need to cancel their mainland accounts after being approved?

No, you just need to become a permanent resident in seven years. If you don't apply for a Hong Kong passport, you can also keep a mainland account.

Q: Can I bring my parents to apply for outstanding talents?

No, applications for talented people can only include spouses and children under the age of 18.

Q: Can I get extra points for applying for outstanding talents through CET-4 or CET-4 and TEM-8?

You can't.