Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

Known as QMAS, it is the first talent-oriented immigration program by the HKSAR government, seeking to attract highly skilled or talented persons to settle in Hong Kong to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness in different aspects. Applicants fulfilling either one of the two point-based tests can be accepted to the quota allocation. Successful applicants will be issued with a visa/ entry permit to resettling in Hong Kong.

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Key Features

Why choose this program?

Time to residency

1-1.5 years

Residency requirement

No residency requirements

Visa-free travel

172 countries and regions

Taxation

No capital gains tax, inheritance, etc.

Passport rank

19th in the world

Established time

Program launched in 2006

Investment Options

Choose the path that suits you best.

Prerequisites

Must be aged 18 or above; Must not have any criminal record; A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; A certain economic ability to afford living expenses (proof of assets HKD 200,000 or above for individual; HKD 400,000 or above for the whole family).

General Points Test

The applicant meets 6 out of 12 assessment criteria.

Achievement-based Points Test

The applicant must have received outstanding achievement awards (e.g. Olympic MEDALS, Nobel Prizes) or made a significant contribution to the development of his/her field.

Program Benefits

Benefits of this program.

1

Flexibility

Applicants enjoy great flexibility as they will not have to secure a job offer in advance. There is no specific requirement or endorsement necessary for the employer as well.

2

Family Inclusion

Spouse and unmarried children under the age of 18 can be accompanying the principal applicant to enter Hong Kong. Accompanying children are entitled to enjoy free public education, while spouse can also work in Hong Kong legitimately.