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Hong Kong Causeway Bay Streetscape Hong Kong has long been recognized as a global financial hub, offering countless opportunities for professionals across diverse industries. For foreign professionals looking to advance their careers in this dynamic city, securing a well-prepared employment visa application  is the first and most crucial step. A strong application not only allows you to legally work in Hong Kong but also lays the foundation for long-term professional growth a

IMG: Anton Repponen Time Streched No 9 Hong Kong stands as one of Asia’s most dynamic and fast-paced destinations — a hub of business, culture, and international travel. For individuals who travel frequently to Hong Kong for work or personal reasons, the immigration process can sometimes become repetitive and time-consuming. To address this, the Hong Kong Immigration Department introduced the Frequent Visitor Pass, designed to make travel smoother, quicker, and more convenien

Hong Kong’s third quarter 2025 saw record-breaking talent arrivals, major policy updates, and new ASEAN initiatives. Monthly approvals exceeded 10,000, driven by streamlined schemes and fee changes. With rising family immigration and digital visa systems, Hong Kong cements its place as Asia’s premier hub for global professionals.

Hong Kong’s immigration system  is one of the most structured and business-forward ones in Asia, but it comes with detailed requirements and high expectations of compliance. For anyone looking to work, invest, or build a life in this global city, understanding how to navigate the immigration process is crucial. Whether you're applying for a work visa, looking to bring dependents, or planning to establish your own business, every step must be carefully managed to avoid delays,

Hong Kong continues to serve as an oasis for global talent, with a vibrant business landscape, high salaries, and, ultimately, the geographical proximity to some of the largest markets in Asia. Recently, Hong Kong has increasingly focused on attracting skilled persons to reinforce its position as a global financial centre and innovation hub. This is, for example, particularly applicable to engineers, information technology (IT) specialists, financial analysts, healthcare work

Hong Kong's recently relaunched Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) has garnered substantial attention from wealthy investors worldwide, potentially bringing a significant influx of capital to the city. According to Christopher Hui Ching-Yu, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, approximately 600 applications have been received since the program's revival earlier this year. This level of interest could translate to an impressive HK$20 billion in new investme

(image: by SHUJA OFFICIAL on Unsplash ) The HKSAR Government has published a slew of measures recently aiming to trawl the world for talents. One of the talent schemes is the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. Here are the top facts about the Hong Kong QMAS visa. 1. What is the Hong Kong QMAS Visa? The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is a point-based scheme where you are given points according to your age, qualification, work experience, language prof

(Photo by Hunters Race on Unsplash ) Many Hong Kong employers are confused with the type of visa that their new foreign employees are required to apply for, whether they should apply for a brand new Employment visa, or an extension on their existing Employment visa, or a Change of Sponsorship. In many cases, for foreigners who had been living and working in Hong Kong, holding a valid Employment visa under the General Employment Policy, changing jobs means changing sponsorshi

(Photo by Steven Wei on Unsplash ) Hong Kong is a city that many expats consider as a transit place, they would come to the city for temporary assignments, also to take advantage of its geographic location into exploring other Asian cities. After a few years of living in Hong Kong, many young professionals fell in love with this vibrant city and plan to make Hong Kong their new home. Read on to find out about the different types of residency statuses; the benefits of being a

(photo created by fanjianhua - www.freepik.com) Hong Kong is an attractive city for many talents because of the many varieties of opportunities available in the city. Each year, the Hong Kong government would make a list of objectives to commit to, and in order to achieving the goals, they will need assistance from talents from certain industries. Those specific areas will then become high demand and professionals from these fields are needed the most in this vibrant city. T

Hong Kong is an attractive city for many foreign investors to start their businesses and/or to join existing businesses, the reasons being… Hong Kong is situated in the heart of Asia, it is the gateway for establishing businesses in China and other Asian nations. Hong Kong has one of the world’s most advanced business infrastructures where it has an efficient local and regional transportation system; it has a world-class standard telecommunication system; and it is world-lead

(image: by SHUJA OFFICIAL on Unsplash ) If you are considering moving to Hong Kong, here are a few things you need to know. 1. Do you have a valid Hong Kong Visa that gives you the right to abode in Hong Kong? Settling in Hong Kong has one of the strictest Immigration policies and it is difficult for foreigners to obtain a visa that allows them to live and work in Hong Kong. There are 4 visa options that foreigners may apply for: Employment Visa for overseas talents and pro