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Category: Migration · Processing time: 4-8 weeks

Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-05-29Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial visa portal

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Visa type

Migration

Processing time

4-8 weeks

Fees

MinIncomePoints: €1,967/monthly, €23,600/yr salary

Validity

Initial visa valid for 1 year, renewable.

Stay duration

Indefinite as long as conditions are met.

Entry type

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Insurance

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Overview

Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence: 7 years. Path to citizenship:,. Income / points requirement: €1,967/monthly,

  • Leads to permanent residency: Yes
  • Requires job offer: No
  • Language required: Yes
  • Minimum education: Not specified
  • Financial requirement: Minimum income of €1,967 monthly or €23,600 annually.

Estimated Costs

  • - MinIncomePoints: €1,967/monthly, €23,600/yr salary
  • - MinSavings: ,
  • - PathToPr: 7 years
  • - PathToCitizenship: ,

Required Documents

  • - Completed application form.
  • - Proof of job offer (if applicable).
  • - Evidence of qualifications and work experience.
  • - Financial proof showing minimum income.
  • - Passport-sized photographs.
  • - Copy of passport.

Application Steps

  1. Gather required documents.
  2. Complete the application form.
  3. Submit the application to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
  4. Await processing (typically 4-8 weeks).
  5. Receive the visa approval or denial.

Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Hong Kong Immigration Department

Travel Insurance Requirement

  • Mandatory: Confirm with official source
  • Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
  • Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
  • Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority

Embassy, Consulate & Appointments

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Benefits & What This Visa Allows

  • - Citizenship timeline:,

Trust & safety

Before you pay or submit documents

Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.

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Relevant laws

  • Immigration Status and Overstay Rules

    Immigration · Severity: Critical

    Your right to stay in Hong Kong SAR, China depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school

  • Work Authorisation Rules

    Employment · Severity: Critical

    In Hong Kong SAR, China, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules

  • Tax Residency and Income Reporting

    Tax · Severity: High

    Living in Hong Kong SAR, China for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.

Active scam alerts

  • Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Hong Kong SAR, China, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorit

  • Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Hong Kong SAR, China, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-tr

  • Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Hong Kong SAR, China through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification durin

  • Scammers advertise fake apartments in Hong Kong SAR, China, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.

Quick Eligibility Check

Use this self-check for Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP). It does not replace official legal assessment.

Result: Requirements appear incomplete

Common Rejection Reasons

  • - Insufficient financial proof.
  • - Incomplete application form.
  • - Failure to meet minimum qualifications.
  • - Lack of a valid job offer.

Application Tips

  • - Ensure all documents are complete and accurate.
  • - Check for any updates on the official immigration portal.
  • - Consider consulting an immigration expert if needed.

Sources & References

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Frequently Asked Questions

This visa is designed for applicants matching Migration pathway criteria.

Typical processing time is 4-8 weeks, subject to documentation quality and application volume.

Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.

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