Hong Kong Launches Top Talent Pass Scheme for Foreign Workers

Hong Kong has launched the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS), administered by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), to attract skilled foreign workers. The scheme features three categories: Category A is for individuals earning HK$2.5 million or more annually, granting a 36-month initial stay.

Category B targets degree graduates from eligible universities with at least three years of work experience, allowing a 24-month stay. Category C is for recent graduates from eligible universities with less than three years of experience, also offering a 24-month stay but operates under an annual quota.

Notably, applicants do not need a job offer to apply, and nationals from Afghanistan, Cuba, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are excluded from all categories. All applicants must meet standard immigration requirements and have no serious criminal record.

Successful applicants can only receive the initial stay period once, regardless of the category.