The HKSAR Government announced in November last year (2020) that the annual quota of the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (“QMAS”) has been increased from 1,000 to 2,000 with a view to enlarging Hong Kong’s talent pool and strengthening its role as Asia’s World City. It is expected that more QMAS applicants will benefit from such increase in quota.
QMAS is an admission scheme for global talents (including those from Mainland China) to settle in Hong Kong. Applicants may obtain a visa to settle in Hong Kong through the scoring mechanism and the subsequent selection process under QMAS. Successful applicants are not required to secure a job offer before coming to settle in Hong Kong with the QMAS visa granted. QMAS visa holders may work or establish a business in Hong Kong and after continuous residence in Hong Kong for 7 years, may be eligible to apply for permanent residency in Hong Kong.
If you wish to know more or would like to consult us about visa or immigration matters, please contact us at samsonwong.office@sw-hk.com or +852 2533 2520.
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