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Category: Migration · Processing time: 2–3 weeks

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

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Visa type

Migration

Processing time

2–3 weeks

Fees

MinIncomePoints: €21,000/annually, €250,000/yr salary

Validity

Up to 2 years, renewable

Stay duration

Indefinite as long as conditions are met

Entry type

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Insurance

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Overview

Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence: 7 years. Path to citizenship: —. Income / points requirement: €21,000/annually, €250,000/yr salary.

  • Leads to permanent residency: Yes
  • Requires job offer: No
  • Language required: Yes
  • Minimum education: Not specified
  • Financial requirement: €25,000

Estimated Costs

  • - MinIncomePoints: €21,000/annually, €250,000/yr salary
  • - MinSavings: €25,000
  • - PathToPr: 7 years
  • - PathToCitizenship: —

Required Documents

  • - Valid passport
  • - Proof of income or salary
  • - Evidence of savings
  • - Language proficiency certificate (B2 level in English)

Application Steps

  1. Gather required documents
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Submit the application online or by mail
  4. Await processing and approval

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 Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS). It does not replace official legal assessment.

Result: Requirements appear incomplete

Common Rejection Reasons

  • - Insufficient proof of income or savings
  • - Incomplete application form
  • - Failure to meet language proficiency requirements
  • - Ineligibility based on immigration history

Application Tips

  • - Ensure all documents are up to date and accurate
  • - Double-check the application form for completeness
  • - Submit your application well in advance of your intended start date
  • - Consider seeking advice from immigration professionals 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 2–3 weeks, subject to documentation quality and application volume.

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

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