Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)
Highly skilled or talented persons who intend to work and settle in Hong Kong but have not been employed in Hong Kong may apply under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. Eligible persons can be issued a three-year pass to develop in Hong Kong, and can apply for Hong Kong right of abode after staying in Hong Kong for seven years under the 3+3+2 scheme.
Application Requirement
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is not restricted to any industry and has two points-based systems:
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Comprehensive Points System - Applicable to high-skilled talents or outstanding talents Assessment categories: age, education/professional qualifications, work experience, talent list, language ability, family background
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Achievement Points System - Applicable to outstanding talents with outstanding achievements (e.g. Olympic medals, Nobel Prizes, national/international award winners)
Prerequisites
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People with a master's degree or above or people with 2 or more bachelor's degrees
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Well-known business managers
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51 professions with local talent shortage listed in the "Hong Kong Talent List"
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Olympic medalists, Nobel Prize winners, national/international award winners
Advantages
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No need to obtain employment from a Hong Kong employer in advance
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The total score of education, work, financial ability, professional qualifications, family background and other categories must be 80 points or above to meet the application threshold. The full score is 245 points, and only 80 points are required to pass.
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Can bring their spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18 years old to Hong Kong
