Hong Kong Employment Passes

It is important to note that nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Nepal and Vietnam are not eligible for this Hong Kong employment pass.

This type of Hong Kong employment pass is best suited for individuals who wish to work in Hong Kong in an existing professional firm, ie Employees.

The Hong Kong employment visa is split into three categories dependent on the nationality and education of the applicant:

Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates "IANG". Non-local graduates refer to individuals who completed full-time studies (Diploma, Degree, Qualification) in recognized Hong Kong institutions. Fresh graduates, i.e. applying within 6 months of graduation, are not required to have secured employment prior to applying for this Hong Kong employment pass. Returning graduates, i.e. applying over 6 months post-graduation, must secure employment prior to applying for a work permit. The employment secured by returning graduates must be of a level appropriate to graduates, with the corresponding salary, in order to be considered.

General Employment Policy "GEP". This Hong Kong employment pass applies to individuals who are not non-local graduates but are educated, skilled or have experience in a field relevant to the Hong Kong economy which will add-value to Hong Kong. The applicant's education or work experience should be related to the field of employment and there should be a genuine job vacancy with a market value remuneration package.

Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals "ASMTP". This Hong Kong employment pass is specific to mainland Chinese, except those that have been living outside of China for over a year and are eligible for the GEP. As with the GEP for foreigners, mainland Chinese applicants are favoured for the ASMTP if they are educated, skilled or have work experience in a field relevant to the Hong Kong economy which will add-value to Hong Kong. Similarly, there should be a real job vacancy and the remuneration package should be around market value. A candidate who does not have any criminal record that is serious and can pose a threat to Hong Kong residents has more chances of beign favourably considered.

It should be noted that each application for Entry for Employment as Professionals is judged on a case basis, with no quotas or sector-specific requirements.

It is important to note that nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Nepal and Vietnam are not eligible for either of these Hong Kong employment passes.