Visas & status
Requirements, documents, renewals and settlement planning for IANG, QMAS, TTPS and GEP.
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Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) Guide 2026: HK$30 Million Allocation, Permissible Assets and Extension Rules
Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme requires HK$30 million in net assets and HK$30 million invested in permissible assets. Real estate counts up to HK$15 million (residential up to HK$10 million). Formal approval gives a stay of not more than 24 months, with extensions of not more than three years each.
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QMAS Guide: Points Test, Process and Extension 2026
How QMAS works: 12 General Points Test criteria, the 6-of-12 threshold, prerequisites, fees, a 36-month first stay and the 3+2 extension pattern.
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Hong Kong Work Visa Guide: How the GEP Employment Visa Works
How Hong Kong's General Employment Policy works: who may apply, the five criteria, documents, fees of HK$600 plus HK$1,300, four-week processing, 36-month first stay and 3-2 extensions.
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Jobs in Hong Kong for Foreigners: Visas, Pay, Rights
How jobs in Hong Kong for foreigners work: visa routes and whether an offer is needed, May-June 2025 wage medians, salaries tax, MPF and employment rights.
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IANG Visa Guide: Staying in Hong Kong After Graduation
Who qualifies for the IANG visa, the 24-month first stay, the six-month rule, HK$1,900 in fees, the 3-3 extension pattern and the route to right of abode.
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IANG Visa and Job Hunting in Hong Kong: Timing from Graduation to Your First Job
How does your graduation date decide if you are a fresh or non-fresh graduate? This guide follows the Immigration Department's official arrangements to map IANG visa steps onto the Hong Kong job-hunting timeline, so you know when to submit, apply and extend your stay.
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How to check before signing an employment contract in Hong Kong: reviewing wages, leave and termination terms clause by clause against the Labour Department template
Hong Kong Labour Department's Employment Contract Sample covers Employment Ordinance rights. This article reviews wage deadlines, rest days, statutory holidays, paid annual and sick leave, termination notice and pay in lieu, plus TTPS and tech talent clauses, and where to enquire or claim if terms differ.
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Before Signing a Job Contract in Hong Kong: How to Check Employment Contract Terms
Hong Kong jobseekers should check each contract clause against the Labour Department's Employment Contract Sample to confirm pay, hours, leave and termination terms meet Employment Ordinance standards. Covers the 418 rule and where to get help.
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Top Talent Pass Scheme Renewal: Key Points on Employment Requirements, Residential Proof and Strategies to Avoid a Lapsed Visa
Analyse the key points of Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme renewal, including employment requirements and residential proof, and provide practical strategies to avoid a lapsed visa.
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Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) Visa Extension: Key Analysis of Employment Requirements, Proof of Residence and Strategies to Avoid Visa Lapse
In-depth analysis of the employment requirements, proof of residence and other key points for Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) visa extension, providing Hong Kong jobseekers with practical strategies to avoid visa interruption.
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2026 TTPS and IANG Application Eligibility and Process: A Complete Analysis
Hong Kong continues to draw global talent via the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) and Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG). Both routes let applicants apply without a Hong Kong job offer, giving considerable flexibility.
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Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) Renewal: Key Analysis of Employment Requirements, Residence Proof and Strategies to Avoid Visa Lapses
Examines the core requirements for Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) renewal, including genuine employment relationship, salary level and proof of residence, and offers practical advice on avoiding visa lapses to help you maintain your Hong Kong residency.