Hong Kong Skilled Migrant Scheme

During the last decade Hong Kong has become an economic giant in Asia. It is vigorously 

requiring more and more skilled professionals for fulfilment of its economic needs.From last year, it has announced a migration plan based on point system. Total points are set to 165 while a successful applicant must score at least 80. Points are given for following five factors;











Age

Maximum points allocated for for age are 30. Following table explains the integration of points for different age groups.

Age Groups	Points
18 to 39	30
40 to 44	20
45 to 50	15
51 +	0

Qualification

you can claim maximum 45 points for academic qualifications. Points for each academic level is given in this table.

Qualification	Points
Two (2) or More Doctoral Degrees	45
One Doctoral Degree / Two or more postgraduate  Degrees	40
One postgraduate  Degree / Two or more graduate Degrees	35
Graduate Degree / Other Professional Qualification from a recognized institute stating that you have good technical expertise	30

Experience

Minimum two (2) years work experience is required. 50 are the maximum points for work experience.

Work Experience	Points
Up to 10 years excellent experience, including minimum 5 years at top level position	50
3 years work experience	19
Five (5) years work experience, with minimum 2 years at senior level position	40
minimum five (5) years work experience	30
minimum two (2) years work experience	10

Language

Being a multi lingual and economic hub, Hong Kong accepts both Chinese or English language proficiency. Higher you are proficient, more you get the language points.

Language proficiency	Points
written and spoken competency in both Chinese and English	20
proficiency in any one language other than Chinese and English	15
written and spoken competency in written and spoken Chinese or English	10

Family Background

Marriage and good family background is also taken an advantage for Hong Kong immigration. You can claim up to 10 points for your family background.

Family Background	Points
minimum one close family member (partner, siblings, parents and kids) is a Hong Kong resident living in Hong Kong	5
partner is qualified up to degree level	5
Five (5) points for each unmarried dependent child under 18, Ten (10) points	5 or 10

Application Fee

There is no application fee in advance, however if application is accepted you would have to pay a visa fee equivalent to HKD 160/.

Where to Submit Application?

Immigration Department
6/F, Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Email: Send Email
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