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Become Part of the World's 7th Biggest Economy

Migrate to HongKong

  1. An economy defined by free trade, low taxation and least government interference
  2. A safe hub for family and children
  3. A Crime free Country
  4. Beautiful Landscapes across

Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

The (QMAS) Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is basically a point-based immigration system in Hong Kong which was announced in February 2006. By May 2008, approximately 500 individuals have been admitted to residence into Hong Kong under this scheme. QMAS is a quota based scheme which seeks to attract skilled or talented individuals to settle in Hong Kong so as to enhance the economic competiveness of Hong Kong.

Individuals who succeed under this scheme can sponsor their spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18 year of age to Hong Kong after meeting certain requirements.

There are two methods of assessments under this scheme:

All Applicants Must Satisfy All Of The Following Prerequisites :

  1. The applicant must be aged 18 or above when lodging an application under the Scheme
  2. The applicant must have a good education background
  3. The applicant should be proficient in written and spoken Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) or English
  4. The applicant must be able to demonstrate that he/she is capable of supporting and accommodating himself/herself and his/her dependants, if any, on his/her own financial resources without relying on public assistance during his/her stay in Hong Kong
  5. The applicant should not have any criminal record or adverse immigration record in Hong Kong or elsewhere

All applicants under the Scheme are required to fulfill a set of prerequisites before they can be awarded points under one of the two points-based tests under the Scheme.

Applicants who have met all the prerequisites may choose to be assessed either under a "General Points Test" or "Achievement-based Points Test".

General Points Test:
Minimum passing marks are 80
Achievement-Based Points Test

The applicant has received an award of exceptional achievement (e.g. Olympic medals, Nobel Prize, national/international awards); or The applicant can show that his/her work has been acknowledged by his/her peers or has contributed significantly to the development of his/her field (e.g. lifetime achievement award from industry).

WHY Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is a global city that has pulled in individuals from all edges of the globe. Many migrants are attracted to this city because of its compact size, lovely landscape, outstanding lifestyle and the most important is Hong Kong has an exceptionally welcoming international community. Hong Kong is considered to be the safest place to live as this city is relatively crime-free.

The climate in Hong Kong is warm, bright and dry in the autumn season, cool and dry in winter, warm and moist in spring, humid and stormy in summer with good rainfall.

There is easy access for quality education for international students.

Economy - Hong Kong's economy is described by free trade, low taxation, and least government interference. It is the world's seventh biggest exchanging/trading economy, with the mainland of China as its most huge trading partner.

Hong Kong provides multiple options as a pathway to live and work there.

Quality Migrant

Quality Migrant- The (QMAS) Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is basically a point-based immigration system in Hong Kong which was announced in February 2006. By May 2008, approximately 500 individuals have been admitted to residence into Hong Kong under this scheme. QMAS is a quota based scheme which seeks to attract skilled or talented individuals to settle in Hong Kong so as to enhance the economic competitiveness of Hong Kong.

Work Visa

Work Visa - Applicants who are not non-local graduates but possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in the HKSAR may apply to come to work. add this and give read more to work page

EMPLOYMENT AS PROFESSIONALS

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants who are not non-local graduates but possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in the HKSAR may apply to come to work.

An application for a visa/ entry permit to take up employment may be favourably considered if:

  1. There is no security objection and no known record of serious crime in respect of the applicant.
  2. The applicant has a good education background, normally a first degree in the relevant field, but in special circumstances, good technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements supported by documentary evidence may also be accepted.
  3. There is a genuine job vacancy.
  4. The applicant has a confirmed offer of employment and is employed in a job relevant to his academic qualifications or working experience that cannot be readily taken up by the local work force.
  5. The remuneration package including income, accommodation, medical and other fringe benefits is broadly commensurate with the prevailing market level for professionals in the HKSAR. Overseas Chinese nationals holding People's Republic of China (PRC) passports who meet the criteria stipulated and normal immigration requirements may apply to enter the HKSAR for employment if
  6. The applicant has permanent residence overseas or
  7. The applicant has been residing overseas for a least one year immediately before the submission of application ("overseas" means countries or territories outside the Mainland, the Macao SAR and the HKSAR) and that the application is submitted from overseas

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:

From the Applicant

Detailed CV (Curriculum Vitae)Including his/her academic achievements, reference letter or documents that can prove for the past working experience.

From the Sponsor Company
  1. Introduction of the company
  2. Company Website
  3. Company's Business Registration Certificate
  4. Company's documents that shows financial status
  5. Contract with the applicant (Including remunerations, welfare etc.)
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT

Persons who have been admitted may apply for change of employment provided that he/she continues to fulfill the eligibility criteria and is employed in a job relevant to his/her qualification and expertise.

PROCESSING TIME

It normally takes 4 to 6 weeks to process the application by The Immigration Department, but there might be some more questions raised during the assessment, therefore it is likely to take around 2 to 3 months to complete.