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