On 26 February 2025, the Hong Kong Government announced in its 2025-26 Budget the introduction of new fees structure for visa applications under the following talent and capital investment admission schemes:
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- Top Talent Pass Scheme;
- General Employment Policy;
- Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals;
- Quality Migrant Admission Scheme;
- Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates;
- Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents;
- New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme;
- Capital Investment Entrant Scheme;
- Technology Talent Admission Scheme; and
- Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme.
Principal applicants and/or their dependants under the specified schemes are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of HKD600 for each application of entry, change of conditions of stay or extension of stay. In addition, the visa and entry permit issuance fees for approved applications are increased from the original flat rate of HKD230 to HKD600 for visas with a validity period of 180 days or less, and to HKD1,300 for visas with a validity period of 181 days or more. The changes reflect the “user pays” principle adopted by the Government.
The Hong Kong Immigration Department has accordingly implemented the new fees structure on 26 February 2025. Our Immigration Practice Team helps applicants pursue their applications in the respective schemes.
Please contact our Partner Willy Cheng for any enquiries or further information.
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