How do Hong Kong people obtain Hong Kong identity?

A review of Hong Kong’s latest policies for talent introduction in 2023! The four major ways to settle in Hong Kong have so many benefits!

Regarding "grabbing talents", Hong Kong's current KPI indicator is to attract at least 35,000 talents every year through various talent import plans from 2023 to 2025, that is, to attract at least 105,000 talents in three years. .

So, what are the talent introduction policies for Hong Kong in 2023? Today I will make a detailed inventory to help you quickly choose the appropriate application method, strive to obtain Hong Kong identity as soon as possible, and enjoy benefits!

1. Hong Kong Talents Entry Scheme

The main purpose is to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness. The Hong Kong SAR government implements the "Talents Scheme" to attract high-tech talents or talents to Hong Kong. settle down. You do not need to obtain employment from a Hong Kong company in advance, even if you don’t have a job, you can apply.

Basic application qualifications:

Age: 18 years or above (provide identity document);

Economy: Proof of deposit is required, individual application requires 200,000, Family application requires 300,000;

Character: no crime, no bad immigration record;

Education: undergraduate degree or above (must be issued by a recognized university or institution)

On the premise of meeting the basic application qualifications, you also need to choose one of the two points-based systems, conduct a self-evaluation of talents, and only if you meet the score requirements can you apply.

The two scoring systems are the comprehensive scoring system and the achievement scoring system. The comprehensive scoring system requires a score of 80 or above, and the achievement scoring system requires a full score of 245.

Comprehensive score evaluation of the Hong Kong Talents Program

Latest policy:

During 2023-2024, the restriction on the application quota for Hong Kong talents will be lifted; first-time stay The visa time is changed from 2 years to 3 years, and the renewal mode is "3 3 2"; the comprehensive points system adds bonus points for famous enterprises, etc.

2. Mainland Talent Admission Scheme/Hong Kong Talent Scheme

As long as you are a "Mainland talent with special skills, knowledge or experience that is needed but lacking in the Hong Kong SAR" you can apply . There are no restrictions on the industries to which you can apply, and there are no quota limits.

There is a prerequisite for application. You must first be employed by a Hong Kong employer, and it must be full-time!

▲Mainland applicant requirements:

Education: Undergraduate degree certificate/professional qualification certificate (under special circumstances, college degree or good professional qualification certificate will be accepted);

Character: No crime or bad immigration record;

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

▲Hong Kong local employer requirements:

Establishment time: at least one year (under special circumstances, significant investment amount, high-tech industry, internal transfer within the company

Or others who can show that they have made significant contributions to Hong Kong can try to submit as a start-up company established for less than one year);

Substantial operations: local office address in Hong Kong; no less than 3 local employees Proof of MPF payment, the duration is not less than 6 months; the annual turnover is not less than 3 million Hong Kong dollars;

Vacancy: focus on proving that there is indeed a vacancy for the position, and it is difficult to find suitable candidates in Hong Kong Candidate.

Latest policy:

The first-time visa period is changed from 2 years to 3 years, and the renewal mode is changed to "3 3 2". Secondly, as long as you are recruiting talents in the 13 majors listed on the talent list, or the annual salary of the job position is more than HKD 2 million, you can apply directly. There is no need to prove that "this position cannot be filled in Hong Kong, so you have to do it"!

3. Non-local graduates working in Hong Kong/study in Hong Kong

Studying a one-year full-time postgraduate course in Hong Kong can apply for a student visa to reside in Hong Kong during the study period. After graduation, You can apply for a 2-year Hong Kong IANG visa, and you can apply for permanent residence in Hong Kong after renewing for 7 years.

Application requirements:

Age 18 years or above; possess a bachelor's degree in equivalent majors from the Mainland or overseas or a certificate in a relevant nationally recognized major; during the period of studying in Hong Kong, the applicant can bear the responsibility for Applicants are required to provide evidence of relevant living expenses and living expenses for their dependents.

The latest policy:

The first-time iang visa time is extended from the original one year to two years, and the renewal mode is changed to "2 3 3".

4. Hong Kong High-end Talent Pass/High Talent Pass Program

The High Talent Pass Program aims to attract high-end talents with rich work experience and high academic qualifications from all over the world to explore opportunities in Hong Kong. These high-end talents include high-income individuals and graduates from the world's top universities.

Specifically, the High Talent Program accepts applications from three categories of qualified persons:

Category A refers to persons whose annual income reaches HK$2.5 million or more in the year before application;

Category B refers to those who have graduated from one of the top 100 universities in the world and have accumulated at least three years of work experience in the past five years;

Category C refers to those who have graduated from one of the top 100 universities in the world within the five years before application. Applicants who have graduated from a university but have less than three years of work experience.

Among them, two categories of people, A and B, can be issued two-year permits to come to Hong Kong for development without any number limit; Category C has an upper limit of 10,000 people per year.

Among the top 100 universities in the world in categories B and C, there are 9 mainland universities that meet this condition - Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Science and Technology of China University, Sun Yat-sen University, Nanjing University, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

The above are currently the four most mainstream application methods for obtaining Hong Kong identity. You can choose a suitable solution according to your personal situation.

What benefits can you enjoy by settling in Hong Kong?

The benefits brought by Hong Kong identity are not just for individuals. When one person moves to Hong Kong, three generations of the family will benefit. The following are the 10 major benefits of Hong Kong identity, including medical care, education, economy, travel, etc.

1. Mainland identity and household registration can be retained; (Mainland identity and Hong Kong identity can exist at the same time, as long as you do not apply for a return permit)

2. No birth restrictions, born in Hong Kong Children can obtain Hong Kong permanent resident status; they can be born in Hong Kong and have permanent residence status from birth.

3. If one person applies, the whole family can benefit, and the spouse and children can immigrate to Hong Kong with the main applicant;

4. The children can receive international education; they can attend international colleges. school.

5. With Hong Kong resident status, children who apply for well-known domestic universities can enjoy the advantage of lower score admission; it is about 150-200 points lower than the unified college entrance examination, and with 400 points, they can enter the popular domestic universities 985 211; At the same time, you can also take the DSE exam in Hong Kong. There are obvious advantages in applying for local universities in Hong Kong. At the same time, 290 prestigious overseas universities also recognize Hong Kong’s DSE results;

6. As overseas persons, Hong Kong residents can enjoy the benefits of foreign investment when investing in the mainland. Investment treatment;

7. After becoming a permanent resident of Hong Kong and getting a passport, you can travel to 165 countries without a visa and travel freely around the world;

8. Hong Kong and mainland China have the same language and the same living habits. and customs are suitable for mainland residents;

9. You can enjoy world-leading medical advantages and be the first to receive the latest vaccines compared to the mainland; without paying any insurance, 95% of medical expenses can be reimbursed , including imported drugs.

10. There is no inheritance tax in Hong Kong, and children will not need to pay heavy taxes on their adopted property in the future. The tax rate is the lowest in the world, with a maximum tax rate of 16.5%. If the personal tax exceeds 15%, you can enjoy personal tax subsidies. .

No wonder so many mainlanders want to assign a Hong Kong identity for themselves and their families!

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