Hong Kong has a special work permit scheme for hiring skilled foreign employees called Employment for Professionals.

 

Overview

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Eligible applicants must have good educational qualifications and possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in the Hong Kong. There is no quota system limiting the number of work visas under this scheme. Each application is assessed based on the qualifications of the applicant and the employing company. This type of work permit is normally issued for one year period initially and renewable thereafter.

Eligibility

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In order to apply for work permit under the employment for professionals scheme, the following eligibility requirements apply:

• You should not have any criminal records or security objections
• You must possess a good educational background. Normally it is preferable to have at least an undergraduate degree in the relevant field. However, in the absence of such a degree, documentary evidence of good technical qualifications, relevant professional abilities, achievements and experience may suffice
• There is a genuine job vacancy at the employing company
• You have secured a confirmed employment offer and the job matches your academic qualifications or working experience and that the job cannot be readily taken up by the local work force
• The remuneration package including income, accommodation, medical and other fringe benefits is in line with the prevailing market standards in Hong Kong.

Documents Required

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Documents required from the work permit applicant:

• Completed Employment Visa Application Form
• A copy of the personal particulars page of your passport. If you are currently staying in Hong Kong, a copy of your passport page containing the latest arrival stamp/extension of stay label in Hong Kong
• A copy of your Hong Kong identity card (if any)
• A copy of proof of your overseas residence
• A copy of proof of academic qualifications and relevant working experience

Documents required from the employing company:

• Application for Employing Professionals in Hong Kong
• A copy of the company’s employment contract or letter of appointment containing information about your post, salaries, other fringe benefits and employment periods
• A copy of the company’s Business Registration Certificate
• A copy of proof of financial standing of the company such as latest audited financial report, trading profit and loss account, or profit tax return
• Documents detailing the company’s background such as business activities, mode of operation, background/ connection of company, product ranges, sources and markets, membership of Chamber of Commerce (if any), etc. with documentary evidence such as catalogues, brochures, etc. (this is not required if the company is sponsoring a non-local graduate)
• If the employing company is a newly setup company within the last 12 months:
  • Detailed business plan such as information on source of funds, estimated capital injection, nature/mode of business activities, expected turnover, sales volume, gross and net profit in the coming years, and proposed creation of local job posts, etc.

Note: The above mentioned company documents (except for the application form for employing professionals) need not be submitted by the employing company if it had successfully obtained an employment or training visa/entry permit for a non-local staff in the past 18 months immediately before submission of the application.

All documents submitted must be in English or Chinese or translated into English or Chinese by a certified translation body. The Immigration authorities reserve the right to demand further documents from the applicant or employing company as and when necessary.

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