Key Points
- Hong Kong simplified qualification requirements under the General Employment Policy and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talent and Professionals
Overview
The authorities of Hong Kong relaxed immigration measures under the General Employment Policy (GEP) and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP).
Under these measures, applicants with an annual salary of at least two million HKD, who are employed by a well-established entity in Hong Kong, or applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree at a qualifying international institution, will not be required to provide proof of the following during the application process:
- Having advertised in the local labor market
- Academic qualifications or work experience
What are the Changes?
The authorities of Hong Kong reduced application and qualification requirements for foreign nationals applying under the GEP or the ASMTP immigration schemes.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the authorities of Hong Kong’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Immigration Department, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
