Written bySoso FUNG

Hi, I’m migration consultant Soso FUNG, a 2010 graduate of Auckland University of Technology.

After returning to China in 2019, I began specialising in the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. To date, I have helped over 100 families successfully obtain Hong Kong residency through this programme. Integrity is my core work ethic, professionalism is my standard, and dedication is the reputation I have built in this industry. I will not let you down — with my most attentive and professional service, I will help you and your family successfully secure Hong Kong residency.

The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) is designed to attract highly skilled overseas talent to settle in Hong Kong. It is one of the pathways to obtaining Hong Kong residency.

2023 Brings Major Changes to the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme!Significant changes have been made across the quota, visa model, approval process, and points-scoring system!Without a thorough understanding of the key approval factors, many applicants who technically meet the eligibility requirements may still fail to receive an invitation.

Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

/ No additional investment required!

– No pre-arranged employment required!

– No need to cancel your Mainland household registration — the whole family can be approved simultaneously!

– The lowest-cost pathway (in time and money) to obtaining Hong Kong residency.

From 2023

/ More favourable policy changes

For those seeking Hong Kong residency through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, 2023 brings a range of new, more favourable changes:

– The annual quota for QMAS applications has been removed for two years — no cap in 2023–2024;

– An electronic visa service has been launched for the QMAS;

– The initial visa stay has been extended from 2 to 3 years, with renewals on a 3+3+2 basis;

– The Comprehensive Points Test has been updated — a new bonus of 20 points for top-tier company employment has been added, bringing the total to 245 points;

– The approval process has been streamlined with shorter processing times and regular publication of selection results;

– Same-sex partner applications are now accepted, subject to documentation from a jurisdiction where the union is legally recognised.

The following is the updated 2023

‘Hong Kong QMAS’ Comprehensive Points Test Scoring Table

Which criteria improve your approval chances?

① Higher academic qualifications

The higher your qualifications, the higher your score — postgraduate (master’s or above) is ideal;

② Graduated from a world top-100 university

Graduates of top-100 ranked universities can earn an additional 30 points compared to applicants from non-ranked institutions with equivalent qualifications!

③ Employed by a top-tier or multinational company

At least 3 years of experience with a multinational or reputable company — such as a listed company or one featured in the Forbes Global 2000, Fortune 500, or Hurun China 500 — earns an additional 20 points!

④ At least two years of overseas work experience

Applicants with at least two years of international work experience can earn an additional 15 points. For Mainland applicants, work experience in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan also qualifies as international experience.

⑤ Senior management experience adds points

Candidates who have held senior management positions — particularly those with technical or R&D capabilities, supported by a well-documented professional background — can also earn additional points.

⑥ Working in a high-demand, shortage, or emerging industry in Hong Kong

Applicants with outstanding professional skills and extensive industry experience whose profession falls within the 13 Talent List scoring categories can earn an additional 30 points under the Comprehensive Points Test — subject to review by the Immigration Department.

Advantages of Relocating to Hong Kong

Prime location: a world-renowned international trade and transhipment port

Low taxes: a simple, transparent system with territorial-based taxation and low tax rates

International financial centre: no foreign exchange controls, one of the world’s freest economies

Quality education: 15 years of free bilingual (Chinese/English) trilingual education, with 7 universities ranked in the world’s top 100

High-value passport: visa-free access to 170 countries, enabling global travel

Robust legal system: well-established legislation, legal protection, and law enforcement

Retain Mainland status: you can keep your Mainland household registration and flexibly enjoy the benefits of holding two identities

Benefits of Hong Kong Residency for Mainland China

In addition to benefits in Hong Kong, Hong Kong residency also provides numerous preferential policies on the Mainland:

– Income tax subsidy: a 15% income tax subsidy in the Greater Bay Area

– Property purchase: eligible to freely purchase one residential property in the Greater Bay Area

– Social security entitlements: eligible to join the Mainland social security scheme, enabling you to work, study, and live on the Mainland

– Overseas Chinese joint examination: children with Hong Kong residency can sit the Overseas Chinese Joint Examination, gaining access to 985/211 universities on the Mainland

– Age 65+ living allowance: the Hong Kong Social Welfare Department’s “Guangdong Scheme” and “Fujian Scheme” allow eligible Hong Kong elderly residents aged 65 or above who choose to retire in Guangdong or Fujian to receive their allowance without returning to Hong Kong each year.

Hong Kong QMAS Application Process:

Consult. Assess. Plan!

To obtain Hong Kong residency through the QMAS, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have no criminal record or adverse immigration history, hold a university degree or equivalent qualification, be financially self-sufficient without reliance on public assistance, and be proficient in Chinese or English.If you meet these criteria, you have the opportunity to relocate to Hong Kong through the QMAS!

2023–2024 is undoubtedly a prime window for Hong Kong residency applications. If obtaining Hong Kong residency is your goal, seize these two years — don’t wait any longer.

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