What are the requirements for mainlanders to apply for a Hong Kong resident identity card?

There are four main ways to obtain Hong Kong status in 2023, namely the Hong Kong Talented Talents, Professionals, Study Abroad and Highly Talented Programs. Different methods are suitable for different groups of people. You can refer to them for reference Which way is suitable.

1. Hong Kong Talents Program

A global talent attraction program launched in 2006, aiming to attract high-tech talents or outstanding talents with good educational backgrounds to settle in Hong Kong , in order to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the global market. There used to be annual quota limits, but they will be lifted starting in 2023 for a period of 2 years.

Using two scoring methods, the comprehensive scoring system and the achievement scoring system, just meet either set of score requirements. In the past, there was an annual quota limit for outstanding talents. In 2023 and 2024, the quota limit will be lifted and the application window will be opened.

Project Features

1. No need to be employed by a Hong Kong company;

2. No industry and employment requirements;

3. No investment Requirements, you can obtain the second identity at a low cost;

4. There is no immigration supervision, the application is flexible, and there is no need to live in Hong Kong for a long time.

Application requirements

1. The main applicant must be 18 years old or above;

2. Good speaking and writing skills (Mandarin/Cantonese/English);

3. Sufficient to cover the first year’s living expenses for yourself and your dependents;

4. Bachelor’s degree or above;

5. Meet the comprehensive point system or Score requirements for the achievement scoring system.

Suitable for people:

People with high education, rich work experience, and overseas study/work background.

2. Hong Kong High-end Talent Pass Plan

The High-end Talent Pass Plan in Hong Kong is a new talent policy launched at the end of 2022, aiming to attract talents from all over the world. High-end talents with rich work experience and high academic qualifications come to Hong Kong to explore opportunities. These high-end talents include high-income individuals and graduates from the world's top universities.

Project Features

1. The application threshold is high and the conditions are stringent;

2. The approval speed is fast and the approval can be completed within four weeks;

3. There is no need to obtain an appointment from the company for the initial application, and the visa must be renewed later by working in Hong Kong.

Application Requirements

There are also three ABC talent classifications among high-end talents:

Category A qualifications: Those with an annual salary of HKD 2.5 million or more (equivalent Foreign currency is sufficient);

Category B qualifications: world-famous schools + more than 3 years of work experience (only for undergraduates from prestigious schools);

Category C qualifications: graduated from world-famous schools within 5 years + Less than 3 years of work experience (only if the undergraduate degree is from a prestigious school).

Suitable people

The application conditions for the Highly Talented Program are very clear. As long as they are "highly paid people" and "people from prestigious undergraduate schools", only those who meet the qualifications of Type A, Type B or Type C Only then can the application be submitted. Of course, it does not mean that your application will be approved if you meet the requirements. The Immigration Department still has internal review standards.

3. Hong Kong Talents Program

It is a program to import talents from the Mainland, and the applicants are Mainland residents. Mainland Chinese residents who possess special skills, knowledge or experience that are required but lacking in the Hong Kong SAR may apply to work in Hong Kong under the Mainland Talent Admission Scheme (Professional Talents). There is no quota limit for the Mainland Talent Admission Scheme, and it is not restricted to any industry. The approval rate is as high as 80%!

Project Features

1. No quota limit, the application period only takes 3-6 months;

2. There is no requirement to prove assets, one person applies and the whole family is eligible Approval;

3. More international job opportunities, greater room for development;

4. Starting from college, quick approval;

5. No need to go to Interview in Hong Kong, get approved directly, and receive visa;

6. Quick approval, professional application will be approved within 7 days at the fastest.

Application Requirements

Mainland Applicants:

Education: Bachelor’s degree, junior college in special circumstances may also apply;

Character: No crime , No bad immigration record;

Position: Has been employed by a Hong Kong company, and the position is related to his academic qualifications or experience.

Hong Kong employer company:

Time of establishment: at least one year;

Substantial operations: local office address in Hong Kong; no less than 3 local employees pay compulsory Proof of accumulation fund, with a duration of not less than 6 months; annual turnover of not less than 3 million Hong Kong dollars;

Vacancy: The key point is to prove that there is indeed a vacancy for the position and it is difficult to find suitable candidates in Hong Kong.

Suitable for people:

People with ordinary academic qualifications, who plan to work in Hong Kong and have relatively rich work experience.

4. Hong Kong Study Abroad and Further Education Program

The full name is "Non-local graduates stay/return to Hong Kong for employment". They study a one-year full-time course in Hong Kong and can apply for students while studying abroad. Visa to live in Hong Kong, you can apply for Hong Kong IANG visa after graduation, and you can apply for Hong Kong permanent residence after 7 years. By studying in Hong Kong, you can obtain a Hong Kong ID card. After graduation, you can obtain permanent residence in Hong Kong in 7 years through identity transformation.

Project Features

1. Improve academic qualifications and obtain Hong Kong identity, killing two birds with one stone;

2. Master's degree certified by the Ministry of Education, academic qualifications recognized globally;< /p>

3. Children can stay in Hong Kong to receive education and enjoy educational benefits;

4. After graduation, they can stay in Hong Kong to work and enjoy government benefits.

Application requirements

1. Aged 18 years or above (recommended to apply before 50 years old);

2. Undergraduate degree; or junior college + many years of management experience ;

3. English proficiency or English scores;

4. Character: no criminal record and no bad immigration record.

5. Be able to bear relevant living expenses during your studies.

Different application methods have different application conditions and suitable groups of people. You can choose the Hong Kong identity project that suits you based on your actual situation.

What are the advantages of Hong Kong identity?

1. It is convenient to apply for a Hong Kong passport to enter and exit, and 171 countries and regions are visa-free;

2. International education, a broader vision, and convenient for children to enter school;

3. Tolerant and open media environment and cultural environment;

4. Dual identity advantage, holding Hong Kong identity + Mainland household registration at the same time, enjoying the benefits of both places;

5. Children Enjoy 15 years of free public education in Hong Kong, and also enjoy subsidies;

6. Children enjoy a variety of pathways to further education. If you pass the Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students and the Hong Kong DSE, you will have the opportunity to enter a first-class prestigious school in the mainland if you score 400 points;

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7. If one person applies, the whole family can move with him, and the whole family can get Hong Kong identity at a low cost;

8. A low-tax paradise, personal tax and profits tax are among the lowest in the world, regardless of The actual income is higher whether it is working or doing business;

9. Career development advantages. If you work in Hong Kong, you can come into contact with various famous international companies, and your career space will be broader;

10 , No birth restrictions. There are no birth restrictions in Hong Kong. Children born in Hong Kong can obtain Hong Kong permanent resident identity cards.

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