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Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals

What Is the Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals?

The Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, referred to as the Hong Kong ASMTP, is a talent introduction policy launched by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. It allows local Hong Kong employers to employ Mainland residents with special skills, knowledge, or experience that are needed but unavailable in Hong Kong, to come to Hong Kong to engage in work commensurate with their professional abilities. Upon approval, the applicant obtains a Hong Kong work visa and, after meeting the usual residence requirement of 7 years, may apply for Hong Kong permanent resident status.

Key distinction: The Hong Kong ASMTP is not an investment immigration program; its core requirement is obtaining an offer from a compliant Hong Kong employer. The scheme has no quota, covers a wide range of industries, and applicants do not need to first obtain Hong Kong permanent residency. Upon approval, they may bring their spouse and minor children to live and study in Hong Kong together.

In one sentence: The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme relies on a points-based application; the Hong Kong ASMTP relies on sponsorship through employment by a local Hong Kong employer, and is a mainstream pathway for Mainland talent to work in Hong Kong and obtain Hong Kong identity.

Why Should Enterprises / Individuals Apply for the Hong Kong ASMTP?

As demand among Mainland families for Hong Kong identity planning continues to rise, many people confuse the application logic of the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and the ASMTP. Relying solely on the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme points system is highly competitive, and insufficient points can easily lead to refusal; for the ASMTP, as long as a genuine and compliant Hong Kong employer is found and the position matches the applicant's background, the application can be submitted.

Applying for the Hong Kong ASMTP can help applicants:

Obtain a Hong Kong work visa and legally work in Hong Kong
Spouse and minor children may apply for Hong Kong visas as dependents
Children can enjoy Hong Kong public education and the DSE pathway to further education
Apply for Hong Kong permanent resident status and a Hong Kong SAR passport after meeting the residence requirement
Enjoy Hong Kong's taxation, healthcare, and immigration convenience
Expand local Hong Kong business resources and build a cross-border business layout

Who Is Suitable to Apply for the Hong Kong ASMTP?

Mainland talent with a bachelor's degree or above and professional technical or management experience
Applicants planning to take up a position in Hong Kong who already have hiring intent from a Hong Kong company
Families hoping for their children to attend Hong Kong schools and plan for DSE further education
Corporate executives conducting cross-border business who need to travel frequently to and from Hong Kong
Business owners who need Hong Kong identity for asset planning in connection with Mainland financing or listing
Applicants who intend to obtain Hong Kong permanent residency but do not want to go through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme points system and do not meet study immigration conditions

Hong Kong ASMTP ≠ Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme | Hong Kong Study Immigration

Many clients mistakenly believe that QMAS, ASMTP and Hong Kong student immigration are the same programme. Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP): Relying on employment sponsorship from a Hong Kong employer. Its core review focuses on the authenticity of the position and the applicant’s professional matching, with no point assessment required. Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS): Adopts a point-based system. Applications can be submitted without an employer, yet competition becomes increasingly intense year by year. Hong Kong student immigration: Applicants need to pursue full-time programmes in Hong Kong and reside in Hong Kong with a student visa.

Complete Hong Kong identity planning pathway:

01 Individual background assessment + job match verification
02 Hong Kong employer employment sponsorship and drafting of employment contract
03 Preparation of a full set of ASMTP application materials and submission to the Hong Kong Immigration Department
04 Immigration Department review, supplementary documents / interview (if any)
05 Obtain the Hong Kong ASMTP visa and apply for a Hong Kong identity card

Executives taking up positions in Hong Kong, with supporting ASMTP visa arrangements

Assist enterprises in building a Hong Kong company structure, connecting with local compliant Hong Kong employer resources, matching executive positions, issuing employment documents, completing ASMTP material submission, and meeting the Immigration Department's position verification standards.

Family identity planning and children's education goals

Support synchronized family planning: the principal applicant obtains the ASMTP visa, while the spouse and children obtain Hong Kong visas together, with coordinated planning for Hong Kong school applications and DSE preparation materials.

Cross-Border Investment and Financing Business Layout

Help enterprises improve compliant Mainland-Hong Kong structures, adapt to bank account opening, cross-border investment and financing, and tax planning standards, and support international market expansion.

Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals Services

Hong Kong ASMTP | Supporting Cross-Border Identity Layout for Families and Enterprises

Common reasons for 80% of Hong Kong ASMTP refusal cases: insufficient employer qualifications, unreasonable job descriptions, mismatch between the applicant's resume and the position, falsified materials, lack of business background, and absence of corresponding justification for hiring necessity.

Due Diligence Reports

Verify the applicant's academic qualifications, work history, and employer qualifications, identify risk points, assess the feasibility of the ASMTP application, and meet the Immigration Department's review requirements.

Project Feasibility Study Reports

Organize job requirements, industry logic, and hiring necessity to align with the Hong Kong Immigration Department's ASMTP application declaration materials.

Project Industry Analysis

Research the current local Hong Kong industry landscape, talent gaps, and competitive environment, and explain why suitable talent cannot be recruited locally in Hong Kong.

Investment & Job Match Analysis

Based on the nature of the position, organize key points regarding local Hong Kong salary levels, taxation, foreign exchange, and employment compliance environment in the same industry.

Project Implementation Plans

Customize employment structures, visa maintenance plans, renewal planning, and permanent residency return plans to ensure the project is implementable and traceable.

Domestic and Overseas Identity Structure Explanation

Organize the identity relationships of the principal applicant and accompanying family members to avoid refusal or rejection caused by contradictory materials.

Our Service Model

More Than Submission Agency Services — Complete Hong Kong Identity Planning

Many service providers on the market simply package documents without conducting upfront risk diagnosis, causing clients to fail visa renewals after obtaining visas, be unable to smoothly convert to permanent residency, and encounter subsequent identity invalidation and obstacles in capital return.

Complimentary Compliance Diagnosis

Based on the applicant's academic qualifications, past work experience, industry, and actual purpose, make a one-on-one judgment on whether the ASMTP application conditions are met, and determine the key points that require focused verification in key materials.

Employment Structure Optimization

Sort out the Hong Kong company structure and position information, and proactively mitigate tax and labor compliance risks.

Full-Process Document Processing

Collect materials, coordinate with Hong Kong employers, lawyers, and document editors, track progress, and provide full-process management, so enterprises do not need to deal with multiple overseas institutions.

Cross-Border Supporting Services

Link Hong Kong company registration, notarization and certification, bank account opening, and tax filing into a one-stop overseas expansion closed loop.

Coverage of Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals business

Kuaiqiwu provides full-scoped Hong Kong General Employment Policy (GEP) application services, covering new applications, visa renewal, employer change, supplementary document submission and dependent visa applications, complying with the review standards of Hong Kong Immigration Department, banks and foreign exchange administrations.

New submission of Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals visa applications

Comprehensively assess the applicant's background, match a compliant Hong Kong employer, draft job descriptions and materials proving the necessity of employment, organize the full set of documents, submit them to the Immigration Department, and follow up on approval until the visa is granted.

Renewal applications for Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals visas

Prepare renewal materials before the visa expires, organize past employment certificates and business documents, sort out records of duties performed in Hong Kong, prove to the Immigration Department that the employment relationship is genuine and sustainable, and complete the renewal submission.

Change of employer applications for Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals

Assist in verifying the new employer's qualifications, draft new employment documents, submit the employer change declaration to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, and only after approval may the applicant work at the new company, avoiding visa risks caused by changing jobs without authorization.

Visa applications for accompanying dependents (spouse, children)

After the main applicant is approved, simultaneously prepare dependent visa materials for the spouse and minor children, prove that the main applicant has sufficient financial capacity to support the dependents, and obtain Hong Kong residence visas together with the accompanying dependents.

Appeal and supplementary material services for Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals refusals

In response to the Immigration Department's request for supplementary materials, provide targeted additional supporting documents; upon receiving a refusal, conduct an in-depth review of the reasons for refusal, formulate an appeal plan, organize appeal documents, and resubmit the application.

Supporting consultation for Hong Kong identity card and HKSAR passport applications

After permanent residence is approved, guide the applicant in booking appointments for the Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card and HKSAR passport, and explain application materials, appointment procedures, document renewal, and immigration-related precautions.

Why Choose Kuaiqiwu?

Enterprise overseas expansion experience · Global service capability · Full-process support

Overseas investment involves multiple stages and needs to be combined with enterprise strategy, regulatory requirements, and actual business planning.
Authentication for international trade documents involves more than document submission; it requires understanding enterprises’ actual business needs. Kuaiqiwu has years of experience in enterprise services and provides relevant operational support for clients, allowing enterprises to focus on business growth.

Our Advantages

16 years of accumulated corporate service experience

Familiar with the review logic of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, and able to identify risks in position matching, employer qualifications, and resume statements in advance.

Precise Matching to Use Cases

According to the applicant's industry background, match a compliant Hong Kong employer, customize the job description, and avoid doubts from the Immigration Department.

Connect with local compliant resources in Hong Kong

It must be a genuinely existing Hong Kong enterprise with hiring capacity, a genuine position, and pass the Immigration Department's verification.

Full-Process Management

Dedicated personnel are responsible for material collection, document drafting, submission, and follow-up on supplementary materials.

High Approval Rate, Controllable Turnaround Time

Preliminary background pre-screening to mitigate refusal risks; expedited plans can prioritize material preparation.

Kuaiqiwu, Building a Global Enterprise Service System

From corporate establishment to long-term operations, we provide full lifecycle enterprise services.

Going global is not just about completing a single business transaction; it requires continuous, stable, and compliant global operational support.
Kuaiqiwu caters to enterprises’ global development needs and builds a corporate service system covering the entire process of incorporation, operation and expansion:

Global company registration

Global offshore and onshore company formation, establishing a solid foundation for global business expansion.

International Notarization and Certification

Hague Apostille and consular legalization of foreign-related documents, granting legal validity to cross-border business documents.

Opening a global bank account

Global commercial bank account opening, thoroughly resolving bottlenecks in capital outbound flows and global settlements.

Overseas investment

Compliance filing for Outbound Direct Investment (ODI), safeguarding the secure and compliant outbound flow of domestic capital.

Tax and Financial Compliance

Global tax and financial compliance and cross-border tax advisory, building a robust risk control defense for overseas operations.

Comprehensive Global Expansion Services for Enterprises

One-stop comprehensive overseas expansion support covering global intellectual property, overseas statutory secretarial services, offshore notarization, and compliance maintenance.

Kuaiqiwu is not merely a provider of corporate commercial services, but also a long-term partner for enterprises in their global development. From the first step of international expansion to continuous growth of global business, Kuaiqiwu always accompanies enterprises to move forward steadily.

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Recommendations on position matching paths

Explanation of processing procedures

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Frequently Asked Questions

For mainland residents applying for the Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, what are the basic requirements?

Two core points: ① The applicant has a bachelor's degree or above and relevant work experience; ② There is a genuine and compliant Hong Kong employer providing a position, proving that it is difficult to recruit suitable local talent in Hong Kong, and the employer is willing to hire the applicant to work in Hong Kong.

What is the difference between the Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals and the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme?

Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals: relies on a Hong Kong employer offer, no points system, and the prerequisite for approval is a genuine employment relationship; Quality Migrant Admission Scheme: points-based, no need to find a Hong Kong employer in advance, but competition is fierce and quotas are tight.

After approval under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, can the spouse and children obtain Hong Kong identity together?

Yes. After the main applicant is approved for the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals visa, the spouse and minor children under 18 years old can apply for dependent visas at the same time and move to Hong Kong together to live and study.

Does the Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals require an interview?

Not necessarily. The Immigration Department will, based on the submitted materials, issue interview notices to some applicants to verify the authenticity of the position and the match between the applicant's resume and the role.

Does obtaining a Hong Kong Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals visa mean Hong Kong permanent residency?

No. The first approval under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals is generally a 2-3 year visa, and subsequent renewals are required on time. Only after meeting the usual residence requirement of 7 years can one apply for Hong Kong permanent resident status.