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This webpage sets out the entry arrangement for persons who wish to enter/stay in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for employment under TechTAS.

TechTAS provides a fast-track arrangement for eligible companies to admit non-local technology talent to undertake research and development (R&D) work for them in the HKSAR. Eligible companies would first have to apply for a quota. A company allotted with a quota by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) can accordingly sponsor an eligible person to apply for an employment visa/entry permit within the 24-month quota validity period. For details of TechTAS, please refer to the “Application Guide–TechTAS 01” and “Application Guide–TechTAS 02” in the website of ITC.

TechTAS does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of).

An application for a visa/entry permit to take up employment under TechTAS may be favourably considered if:

1. there is no security objection and no known record of serious crime in respect of the applicant;
2. the employing company has a valid quota approved by ITC at the time of application;
3. the applicant is employed as a full-time employee in the HKSAR by the employing company;
4. the applicant is engaged principally in conducting R&D in the areas of advanced communication technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital entertainment, financial technologies, green technology, integrated circuit design, Internet-of-Things, material science, microelectronics, quantum technology or robotics;
5. the applicant is a degree-holder in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) from a well-recognised university, which is among the top 100 universities for STEM-related subjects in the latest publication of any of the following world university ranking tables:
   

   Ranking Tables	Websites
   Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)	www.topuniversities.com/qs-world-university-ranking
   Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) (also known as Shanghai Ranking)	www.shanghairanking.com
   Times Higher Education	www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings
   U.S. News and World Report’s Best Global Universities Rankings (USNWR)	www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings

   Work experience is not compulsory for those with a Master’s or Doctoral degree, whereas those with a Bachelor’s degree only should possess a minimum of one year of work experience in the relevant technology area. Persons not meeting the academic requirements but possessing good technical skills in specialty areas, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements can be considered on a case-by-case basis with full justifications. In such case, relevant documentary evidence should be provided;

6. the applicant is offered remuneration not lower than the prevailing market level for comparable jobs in the HKSAR;
7. the applicant meets the specific particulars pertaining to the job position set out in the quota allotment letter issued by ITC; and
8. the bona fides of the employing company and the applicant are not in doubt.

In general, unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in the HKSAR, he/she requires a visa/entry permit to work in the HKSAR. While each application is determined on its individual merits, an applicant should meet normal immigration requirements (such as holding a valid travel document with adequate returnability to his/her country of residence or citizenship; be of clear criminal record and raise no security or criminal concerns to the HKSAR; have no likelihood of becoming a burden on the HKSAR, etc.) as well as the relevant specific eligibility criteria detailed above before he/she may be considered for the grant of a visa/entry permit. It should be noted that the eligibility criteria may be subject to change from time to time without prior notice.

Applicants admitted under TechTAS may apply to bring their spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note and unmarried dependent children under the age of 18 to the HKSAR under the prevailing dependant policy. Persons admitted or applying for admission under TechTAS will be the sponsors of their accompanying dependants to the HKSAR. An application for admission of a dependant may be favourably considered if normal immigration requirements and the following criteria are met:

1. there is reasonable proof of a genuine relationship between the dependant and the sponsor;
2. there is no known record to the detriment of the dependant; and
3. the sponsor is able to support the dependant's living at a standard well above the subsistence level and provide him/her with suitable accommodation in the HKSAR.

This entry arrangement does not apply to:

1. former Mainland Chinese residents residing in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) who have obtained Macao identity cards for less than seven years, unless they have acquired residence in the Macao SAR through the One-way Permit Scheme; and
2. nationals of Afghanistan and Korea (Democratic People's Republic of).

The length of stay of such dependants will normally be linked to that of their sponsors. They will remain in the HKSAR on time limitation only without other conditions of stay and are not prohibited from taking up employment or studies in the HKSAR. Any subsequent applications for extension of stay of such dependants will be considered only if the applicants continue to meet the eligibility criteria for entry for residence as dependants (including that there is no change in circumstances which would have otherwise resulted in loss of sponsorship for the applicant, e.g. change in marriage relationship between the dependent spouse and the sponsor, or death of sponsor) and the sponsor remains a bona fide Hong Kong resident living in the HKSAR.

Note:

For the avoidance of doubt, the terms “civil partnership” and “civil union” above mean a legal institution of a nature which is akin to spousal relationship in a marriage. The same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership and opposite-sex civil union entered into in accordance with laws outside Hong Kong are limited to only relationships which are legally and officially recognised in the places of celebration. Such relationships normally have the following features: (a) the entering into and dissolution of the relationship are governed by legislation of the place where it is entered into; (b) the relationship requires registration by the competent authority specified by the legislation of the place where it is entered into; (c) the registration is evidenced in a written instrument issued by the competent authority; and (d) parties to the relationship have a mutual commitment to a shared life akin to spouses to the exclusion of others on a permanent basis. Such relationships do not include de facto spouse, partners in cohabitation, fiancé/fiancée, etc.

It normally takes two weeks to process applications for employment visa/entry permit under TechTAS upon receipt of all the required documents. The Immigration Department will not be able to finalise the processing of the application unless all the required supporting documents and information have been received.

All visa/entry permit applications are processed and determined by the Immigration Department. Approval of applications is entirely discretionary and is subject to changes in government policies. The Director of Immigration reserves absolute discretion to refuse any application even if the application meets all eligibility criteria.

A. Documents to be uploaded by the applicant for entry application

Documents Required
submit application through online system and upload supporting documents item listed below
Applicant’s recent photograph
applicant’s valid travel document containing personal particulars, date of issue, date of expiry and/or details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable). A Chinese resident of the Mainland who has not been issued with a travel document may submit his/her People’s Republic of China (PRC) resident identity card.
applicant’s Hong Kong identity card (if any)
proof of academic qualifications and relevant work experience, or proof of good technical skills in specialty areas, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements (if applicable).
applicant’s Macao identity card [for Macao SAR residents only]
applicant’s household registration in Taiwan and Taiwan identity card [for Taiwan residents only]
proof of applicant’s overseas residence, such as official documents showing the applicant’s conditions of stay and limit of stay endorsed by overseas authorities [only applicable to overseas Chinese who have obtained overseas permanent residence; or have been residing overseas for at least one year immediately before the submission of an application and the application is submitted from overseas]
Letter of consent from applicant’s present working unit or relevant Mainland authorities (please download here) [for Mainland residents only]

B. Documents to be uploaded by the employing company

Documents Required
Technology Talent Admission Scheme - Application for Visa/Entry Permit (Employing company will receive a link by e-mail after application submission from the applicant. Employing company is required to fill in the online form and upload relevant supporting documents listed below to complete the rest of the application)
quota allotment letter issued by the Innovation and Technology Commission
employing company’s employment contract with or letter of appointment to the applicant containing information about post, salaries, other fringe benefits and employment period
Business Registration Certificate (not required if the employing company is listed on the Main Board or the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, or has successfully obtained an employment or training visa/entry permit for a non-local staff in the past 24 months immediately before submission of the application.)

C. Documents to be uploaded by each accompanying dependant of an applicant for entry under TechTAS

Documents Required
Submit application through online system and upload supporting documents item listed below
Dependant’s recent photograph
dependant’s valid travel document containing personal particulars, date of issue, date of expiry and/or details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable). A Chinese resident of the Mainland who has not been issued with a travel document may submit a photocopy of his/her PRC resident identity card.
dependant’s Hong Kong identity card (if any)
evidence of the applicant’s relationship with the dependant e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, family photographs, family letters (with envelopes), census record book and Privilege Card for Single Child (if applicable)
dependant's Macao identity card [for Macao SAR residents only]
dependant's household registration in Taiwan and Taiwan identity card [for Taiwan residents only]

Notwithstanding that the documents and information required have been furnished, applicants, accompanying dependants and employing companies may still be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with the application(s) when necessary.

Where a document is not in Chinese or English, it must be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorised public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator.

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. To verify the authenticity of the information and documents submitted with a visa application, the Immigration Department may conduct field visits. A person who knowingly and wilfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

Applications for entry for employment under TechTAS should be submitted within the quota validity period as specified in the quota allotment letter issued by ITC. Click here for online submission of application and uploading of supporting documents.

It normally takes two weeks to process applications for employment visa/entry permit under TechTAS upon receipt of all the required documents. The Immigration Department will not be able to finalise the processing of the application unless all the required supporting documents and information have been received.

All visa/entry permit applications are processed and determined by the Immigration Department, after taking into consideration all circumstances of the applications. Approval of applications is entirely discretionary and is subject to changes in government policies. The Director of Immigration reserves absolute discretion to refuse any application even if the application meets all eligibility criteria.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China's Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

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Once the receipt of application has been acknowledged, applicants can enquire the application status here or through the 24-hour telephone enquiry system at (852) 3160 8663.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China's Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

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A visa/entry permit (in the form of “e-Visa”) will be issued upon successful application and payment of fees.

Mainland Residents

Successful applicant should apply for an Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) and a relevant exit endorsement from the relevant Mainland authorities. Upon immigration arrival clearance in the HKSAR, the applicant holding an EEP bearing the relevant exit endorsement should also present the “e-Visa” saved on a personal mobile device or printed on a sheet of A4 white paper, and scan the encrypted QR code on the “e-Visa” with the optical reader at an immigration counter. For overseas Chinese nationals holding People’s Republic of China (PRC) passports, applicant should present his/her valid PRC passport and “e-Visa” for immigration examination upon arrival in the HKSAR (only applicable to overseas Chinese who have obtained overseas permanent residence; or have been residing overseas for at least one year immediately before the submission of an application and the application is submitted from overseas).

Non-Mainland Residents

Upon immigration arrival clearance in the HKSAR, applicant should present his/her valid travel document and the “e-Visa” saved on a personal mobile device or printed on a sheet of A4 white paper, and scan the encrypted QR code on the “e-Visa” with the optical reader at an immigration counter.

Persons admitted under TechTAS will normally be granted an initial stay of 36 months on employment condition, or in accordance with the duration of the employment contract (whichever is shorter), upon entry. They may apply for extension of stay in the HKSAR within four weeks before their limit of stay expires. Such applications will be considered only when the applicants continue to meet the eligibility criteria under TechTAS ^{Note 1}. Successful applicants will normally be granted an extension of stay following the 3-2 year pattern, also on employment condition, or be in accordance with the duration of the employment contract (whichever is shorter).

Persons admitted under TechTAS who continue to meet the eligibility criteria under TechTAS and fulfil the criteria as stipulated at the following paragraph may apply for assessment under the top-tier employment stream. They will normally be granted an extension of stay on time limitation only without other conditions of stay for a period of five years upon approval.

The criteria for top-tier employment stream are as follows:

1. the applicant has been permitted to take up employment in the HKSAR under TechTAS for not less than two years; and
2. the applicant has an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment ^{Note 2}

Note 1:
For the avoidance of doubt, no quota is needed for the employing company to sponsor the applicant for application for extension of stay.

Note 2:
Applicants should provide documentary proof of having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents.

Persons admitted under TechTAS who are on employment condition shall only take such employment as approved by the Director of Immigration. They should seek prior approval from the Director of Immigration for any change in employment. Such applications may be favourably considered if the applicants continue to fulfil the eligibility criteria under TechTAS ^{Note 3}.

For top-tier talent who are permitted to remain in the HKSAR on time limitation only without other conditions of stay, they only need to notify the Immigration Department in writing of the change of their employment within the currency of their permitted limit of stay.

Note 3:
In case the applicant applies for change of employment and the new employing company does not have any valid quota under TechTAS, a new application should be submitted and assessed under the General Employment Policy or Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals as appropriate.

Non-permanent residents of the HKSAR (including persons admitted under TechTAS and their dependants), irrespective of their nationality and type of travel document held, do not require a re-entry visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR provided that they return within the currency of their permitted limit of stay and that the circumstances upon which they have acquired their residential status remain unchanged.

Persons admitted under TechTAS who have ordinarily resided in the HKSAR for a continuous period of not less than seven years may apply for the right of abode in the HKSAR in accordance with the law.

This webpage sets out information about extension of stay of entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme, entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as student, entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, and their dependants (not applicable to imported workers).

In general, entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme, entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, imported workers, Mainland residents admitted as student, entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and their dependants (not applicable to imported workers) may apply for extension of stay in the HKSAR within four weeks before their limit of stay expires.

Entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Supplementary Labour Scheme (SLS)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Mainland residents on student status

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

Dependants

More information on eligibility criteria can be found here.

In general, routine applications will be finalized within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents. However, the processing time will depend on the circumstances of individual applications and the number of applications received at a particular time.  A longer processing time may be required during summer rush period between June and August.

Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals Entrants, Imported Workers, Mainland students and their Dependants (not applicable to Imported Workers)

Applicant should submit a completed application form ID 91. If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. For applicant on dependant status, form ID 481A which is duly completed by the sponsor should also be submitted. If the applicant is the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note of the sponsor, the applicant should complete form ID 481B. All of these forms can be obtained free of charge from the Immigration Department Headquarters and the Immigration Branch Offices. The forms can also be downloaded here.

Admission Scheme for Technology Talent Admission Scheme, Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Entrants, and their Dependants

Applicant should submit application online here. If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. For applicant on dependant status, form ID 481A which is duly completed by the sponsor should be uploaded. If the applicant is the spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note of the sponsor, the applicant should upload form ID 481B.

Note:
For the avoidance of doubt, the terms “civil partnership” and “civil union” above mean a legal institution of a nature which is akin to spousal relationship in a marriage. The same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership and opposite-sex civil union entered into in accordance with laws outside Hong Kong are limited to only relationships which are legally and officially recognised in the places of celebration. Such relationships normally have the following features: (a) the entering into and dissolution of the relationship are governed by legislation of the place where it is entered into; (b) the relationship requires registration by the competent authority specified by the legislation of the place where it is entered into; (c) the registration is evidenced in a written instrument issued by the competent authority; and (d) parties to the relationship have a mutual commitment to a shared life akin to spouses to the exclusion of others on a permanent basis. Such relationships do not include de facto spouse, partners in cohabitation, fiancé/fiancée, etc.

Depending on the applicant’s current immigration status, the following forms and documents (original) are required upon submission of the application:

Entrants admitted under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (for extension of stay without change of employment);
5. completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991] (for extension of stay with change of employment); and
6. documentary proof of the applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (for extension of stay applications under the top-tier employment stream^#)

^# Persons admitted under the ASMTP who continue to meet the relevant eligibility criteria and fulfil the following criteria at the time of application for extension of stay may be regarded as top-tier entrants:

1. the applicant has been permitted to take up employment as a professional in Hong Kong under the ASMTP for not less than 2 years; and
2. the applicant has an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment.

Entrants admitted under the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)

1. submit application through online system and upload supporting documents under item b-e ;
2. applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document showing the latest visa/entry permit label and landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. supporting letter from the current employing company/institute stating applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (only applicable to applicant without change of employment); and
5. documentary proof of applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (for extension of stay applications under the top-tier employment stream^#).

^# Persons admitted under TechTAS who continue to meet the relevant eligibility criteria and fulfil the following criteria at the time of application for extension of stay may be regarded as top-tier entrants:

1. the applicant has been permitted to take up employment as a professional in Hong Kong under TechTAS for not less than 2 years; and
2. the applicant has an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment.

Entrants admitted under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

For applicants admitted as a non-local recent graduate / GBA campus recent graduate under IANG

1. submit application through online system and upload supporting documents under item b-f ;
2. the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991] (for first time extension and subsequent extension with change of employer);
5. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (for subsequent extension without change of employer); and
6. documentary proof of applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (applicable to those who apply for assessment under the top-tier employment stream^#).

For applicants admitted as a non-local non-recent graduate/GBA campus non-recent graduate under IANG

1. submit application through online system and upload supporting documents under item b-f ;
2. the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. completed form ID 990B and supporting documents listed in Part VII(B) of the Guidebook for Entry for Employment as Professionals in Hong Kong [ID(E) 991] (for applications with change of employer);
5. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment (for applications without change of employer); and
6. documentary proof of applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents (applicable to those who apply for assessment under the top-tier employment stream^#).

^# Persons admitted under the IANG who meet the criteria stipulated in extension of stay under IANG and fulfil the following criteria at the time of application for extension of stay may apply for assessment under the top-tier employment stream:

1. the applicant has been permitted to remain in the HKSAR under IANG for not less than two years; and
2. the applicant has an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of assessment.

Entrants admitted under the Supplementary Labour Scheme (SLS)

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. employment contract; and
5. supporting letter from the current employer stating the applicant’s position, total monthly remuneration and period of employment.

Mainland residents on student status

1. completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card; and
4. current school letter addressed to the Immigration Department confirming that the student requires extension of stay to continue study.

Entrants admitted under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)

1. submit application through online system and upload supporting documents under item b-e ;
2. the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card; and
4. supporting documents as stated in paragraphs 73-79 of the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Guidance Notes [ID(C)982 (Chinese version) or ID(E)982 (English version)] .
5. Documentary proof of the applicant having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, e.g. notice of salaries tax assessment of the previous tax assessment year issued by the Inland Revenue Department or relevant tax documents* (if applicable)

* If a person admitted through the General Points Test under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme has been permitted to remain in Hong Kong for not less than two years and he/she has provided documentary proof of having an assessable income for salaries tax of not less than HK$2 million in the previous year of tax assessment, an extension of stay on time limitation only without other conditions of stay for a period of five years may normally be granted.

Dependants

1. submit application through online system and upload supporting documents under item b-i ; or completed application form ID 91;
2. original and photocopy of the applicant’s valid travel document and, where applicable, his/her previous travel document page showing the latest visa/entry permit label/arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR and the latest issued “e-Visa” (if applicable);
3. photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong identity card;
4. photocopy of the sponsor’s valid travel document (showing personal particulars and current permission of stay) or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card;
5. completed application form ID 481A;
6. completed application form ID 481B (for dependent spouse or the other party to a same-sex civil partnership, same-sex civil union, “same-sex marriage”, opposite-sex civil partnership or opposite-sex civil union entered into by him/her in accordance with the local law in force of the place of celebration and with such status being legally and officially recognised by the local authorities of the place of celebration ^Note);
7. applicant’s birth certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only ^);
8. applicant’s Form ID 235B and/or travel document (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only ^); and
9. parents’ marriage certificate (for children born in the HKSAR to non-permanent residents only ^).

^ For first time application only

Important Notice

In addition to those documents listed above, you may be required to provide other documents in support of your application especially when you have changed your employment or school since last approval. It may be necessary to provide photocopies of some of the documentary evidence submitted.

Notwithstanding that the documents and information required have been furnished, the applicants, accompanying dependants and employing companies may still be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with the application(s) when necessary.

Where a document is not in Chinese or English, it must be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorized public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator.

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. To verify the authenticity of the information and documents submitted with a visa application, field visits may be conducted. A person who knowingly and willfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of application. Eligible applicants can submit their applications for extension of stay online here

Eligible applicants may submit the application for extension of stay in person or through his/her authorised representative by making an appointment online here or at (852) 2598 0888.

Routine application will normally be finalized within two to three weeks upon receipt of all necessary documents.

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China's Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

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After the receipt of application has been acknowledged, applicants can enquire the application status here or through the 24-hour telephone enquiry system at (852) 3160 8663. Enquiries may also be made via the IANG hotline (852) 2294 2190 during office hours, via fax to (852) 2877 7711 or via email at enquiry@immd.gov.hk .

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB only), Payment by Phone Service (PPS), Faster Payment System (FPS) or Mainland China's Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay App only). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

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