Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China

Name: Hong Kong
Address: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China

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Asia's premier financial hub with world-class infrastructure, a unique East-meets-West culture, and one of the most dynamic business environments globally. Hong Kong SAR China's immigration policy is opening up this year. Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate (summers avg 31°C, winters avg 16°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Chinese. Hong Kong has an Immigrant Acceptance Score of 65 BETA, meaning experiences may vary for immigrants.

What people love

World-class financial center with low tax rates (max 15% salary tax)
Exceptional public transit (MTR), one of the safest cities in the world
English widely spoken in business, vibrant international food and culture scene

What's hard

Extremely high housing costs, among the most expensive globally
Small living spaces, average apartment 400-500 sq ft
Hot and humid summers (May-September), typhoon season

Visa Pathways

Hong Kong SAR China's immigration policy is opening up this year. Hong Kong SAR China offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS)

For high earners or graduates of top universities, no job offer required

Eligibility:Category A: HK$2.5M+ annual income in past year (granted 3-year initial stay), Category B: Degree from eligible university (aggregate list of 200 institutions, updated 1 Jan 2026) + 3 years work experience

Salary:HK$2500K+

Processing time:~4 weeks

Path to PR:Yes

General Employment Policy (GEP)

Standard work visa for professionals with a job offer from a Hong Kong employer

Eligibility:Job offer from Hong Kong employer, Degree or equivalent professional qualifications

Processing time:~4 weeks

Path to PR:Yes

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Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)~2 weeks

Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)~8 weeks

Entrepreneur Visa (under GEP)~6 weeks

Student Visa / Entry Permit~6 weeks

Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

Language for Hong Kong

If you want to settle permanently, you'll need B1 Chinese for permanent residency. It generally takes 6-9 months to reach this level with consistent study.

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Visa guides for Hong Kong SAR China

Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS)General Employment Policy (GEP)Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)Entrepreneur Visa (under GEP)Student Visa / Entry Permit