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Professional Scheme · 專才計劃

Work in Hong Kong with Employer Sponsorship

The Professional Scheme (Employment Visa) is the most widely used route for skilled overseas workers to relocate to Hong Kong with a confirmed job offer from a Hong Kong employer.

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Requirements

What You Need

  • Job Offer Letter

    A confirmed offer from a Hong Kong-based employer in a role that cannot be filled locally.

  • Relevant Qualifications

    Degree-level or professional qualifications relevant to the role, or proven technical expertise.

  • Employer Sponsorship

    The employer files on your behalf, demonstrating genuine need and compliance with local labour standards.

  • Clean Background

    No criminal record and in good health — standard ImmD requirements.

Applicable Professions

Who Can Apply?

Finance & BankingLegal & ComplianceEngineeringTechnology & ITMedicine & HealthcareArchitecture & DesignAccounting & AuditOperations & ManagementSales & Business DevelopmentEducation & Research

Benefits

Why Choose the Professional Scheme?

Most Established Pathway

Tens of thousands of approvals annually — a tried, tested, and well-understood route.

Renewable Annually

Visa is renewable as long as employment continues with the same or a new sponsoring employer.

Family Inclusion

Spouse and children under 18 may apply for dependent visas to join you in HK.

Leads to PR

With 7 years of continuous ordinary residence, you qualify to apply for Right of Abode.

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We handle the full application on your behalf — from document compilation to Immigration Department submission.

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