Immigration
Hong Kong ID Planning
6 ways | fast | cost-effective | to obtain Hong Kong identity
High Talent
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For high income (more than 2.5 million in the most recent year) or
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Young talents who graduated from top 100 world-renowned universities
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Fast approval
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Difficulty in renewing visa
Talent
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Comprehensive scoring system
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80 points or above are eligible to apply
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Comprehensive assessment of age, education, work experience, language ability, family, etc.
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Slow approval
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No need to give up work in the Mainland
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Renewal is relatively easy
Expertise
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Have certain professional skills
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Employed by Hong Kong company
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Fast approval
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Renewal requirements are high
IANG visa
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Study status kills two birds with one stone
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Tuition fee: around 200,000
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Time spent in school counts towards the 7-year residence period
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The prerequisite for visa renewal is to have a job in Hong Kong
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Suitable for recent graduates or those who want to study for a master's degree
New Investment Immigration
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30 million investment in one go
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3 million investment in innovative technology companies or key industries
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Maximum investment of NT$10 million in commercial real estate
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Mainland residents need to apply for a third country PR
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2+3+3 visa to permanent residence after 7 years
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Must hire a professional agency
Entrepreneur Immigration
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Entrepreneurs with a certain business foundation or innovative technology
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Research and development personnel of large companies
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Have a certain economic foundation
Advantages of Hong Kong Identity
High-quality education, low taxes, medical care, social welfare, 170 visa-free destinations...
Education
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Hong Kong's universities are highly recognized internationally (5 of them are in the top 100 in the QS ranking)
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Hong Kong resident status: priority admission, 75% quota allocation, low tuition fees
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Hong Kong's 15-year free public education
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300+ universities recognize HKDSE results
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Easily enroll in 211 and 985 universities in mainland China
Low tax rate
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The territorial source principle only taxes profits derived from Hong Kong.
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Individual income tax 2-17%, corporate income tax 16.5%
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No capital gains tax, dividend income tax, etc.
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Hong Kong resident status: can participate in the Greater Bay Area talent selection and enjoy 15% low personal income tax
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Hong Kong permanent residency: enjoy tax exemption on overseas income
Overseas Springboard
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Enjoy visa-free access to 170 countries and regions, and third-country transit points
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Easy to apply for overseas visa
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A springboard for emigration
Hong Kong Baby
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Permanent residency upon birth
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Apply for a US green card with no waiting time or short waiting time
Advanced Medical Care
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Medical treatment standards for Hong Kong residents
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Strict drug supervision and introduction system
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Free vaccinations for children studying in Hong Kong
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Free medical care/low medical expenses (180HK$/day)
Social Welfare
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Hong Kong driving license to international driving license
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2500 scholarship per year
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Subsidies for electricity, transportation, property rates, etc.
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Elderly Allowance
Processing procedures
Consultation and evaluation—》Contract signing—》Payment—》Submission—》Review—》Approval
FAQ
1. What are the characteristics of Hong Kong Talent Network?
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High approval rate
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Just meet the conditions
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100% approved
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Speed (approval can be obtained within four weeks at the fastest)
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The future is promising
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The best choice for working or setting up a company in Hong Kong
2. What materials are needed for the first application?
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【Basic materials of the main applicant】
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ID card/passport/Hong Kong and Macau Pass
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ID photo
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Hong Kong Identity Card (if any)
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Letter of consent to work in Hong Kong (with stamp)
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【Dependent’s Information】
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ID card/passport/Hong Kong and Macau Pass
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ID photo
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Hong Kong Identity Card (if any)
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Documents proving relationship with the principal applicant, including marriage certificate/birth certificate/household register
3. What materials are needed to renew the high-talent visa?
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The applicant shall provide
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Valid travel document (Hong Kong and Macau Pass/passport)
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Hong Kong Identity Card
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Current employment certificate (reflecting position/salary/employment period)
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Tax bills for income of HK$2.5 million or above in the previous year (applicable to top talent category)
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Provided by the company employed by the applicant
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Employment contract or letter of appointment
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Business registration certificate (not required for listed companies)
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Company financial statements or tax returns (not required for listed companies)
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Company Background
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Company business plan such as funding sources, business model, sales volume, etc. (new companies established in the past year)
4. What is the application time and process for Gaocaitong?
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Talent Application Process
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Contract signing and handling agreement (1 day)
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Prepare documents for submission (approximately 1 week)
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Waiting for approval process (about 4 weeks)
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Approved, get visa (about 1 month)
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Apply for a Hong Kong identity card (about 1 month)
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Normal living in Hong Kong (2 years)
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Renew 2 times (about 1 month each time)
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After 7 years, you can apply for permanent residence (about 1-2 months)
5. What are the services provided by Gaocaitong?
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Consultation and evaluation
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Project signing
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Group creation service
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Data Collection
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Careful Assessment
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File Review
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Record Integration
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The whole case is reversed
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Track progress
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Approved for follow-up
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Apply for ID
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Add Dependent Application
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Dependents ID Card Application
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Seven-year multiple-entry visa
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Consultation and processing services
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Seven years of consulting service on living in Hong Kong
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Assistance in applying for permanent residence
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Application for permanent identity card and Hong Kong passport
6. Do I need to give up my mainland citizenship to apply for high-quality talent?
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Like high-talented and outstanding talents, professionals, and those pursuing further studies, there is no compulsion to give up one's mainland citizenship, and one is allowed to hold both identities at the same time.
7. What are the requirements for Gaocai’s visa renewal?
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The extension of the high-skilled visa requires that the applicant actually has a full-time job in Hong Kong (or has already established a company), and the job employed must match the applicant's degree/professional ability/relevant experience, and the salary and benefits must not be lower than the market level, in order to extend the stay period.
8. What is the visa renewal mode after the high-quality talent is approved?
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Gaocai was approved for a 2-year visa for the first time, with a 2+3+3 renewal model.
9. What are the requirements for applying for Gaocaitong?
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As long as you are any of the following talents, you can apply
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Category A applicants: Annual salary of HK$2.5 million in the past year
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Category B applicants: Bachelor's degree from a top 100 university in the world, three years of work experience in the past five years
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Category C applicants: Bachelor’s degree from a top 100 university in the world, less than three years of work experience (limited to 10,000)
10. What are the differences between high talent and excellent talent?
11. If my child wants to take the joint entrance examination as an overseas Chinese student, does he need to give up his mainland Chinese citizenship?
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You don’t have to give up. But if your child wants to take the joint entrance exam as an overseas Chinese student, then he or she must give up.
12. After obtaining Hong Kong identity, do I need to give up my mainland identity?
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There are 3 free options to choose from:
13. After obtaining Hong Kong citizenship, what should I do with mainland China’s social security pension?
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If the insured person goes abroad to settle down before retirement, the balance in the social security personal account can be returned to the insured person and the pension insurance relationship will be terminated at the same time; but the insured person can also choose to continue to keep the account, continue to pay premiums for 15 years, and receive a normal pension after retirement.
14. If a talent candidate is approved, will he/she be issued a Hong Kong temporary identity card?
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No. There is no such thing as a temporary identity card in Hong Kong. There are two types of Hong Kong identity cards: one is the Hong Kong Resident Identity Card and the other is the Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card. After the talent review is passed, you will receive a Hong Kong Resident Identity Card. After seven years, you can apply for a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card.
15. After obtaining a Talent Visa, do I need to enter Hong Kong to activate it?
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Required.
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Now the Talent Visa has been changed to an electronic visa; the payment period for the electronic visa can be extended to 6 months after receiving the visa; after paying the fee, you are given another 6 months to enter Hong Kong, activate the visa, and apply for a Hong Kong identity card, etc. Therefore, from getting the official visa to entering the country to start, the longest time can be one year, which is more controllable.
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Landing in Hong Kong to activate the visa is the only way to truly obtain Hong Kong identity. If you do not land and activate it within the specified time, the visa will become invalid. If the Immigration Department does not agree to reissue it after it expires, you will need to go through the application process again.
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You can apply for a Hong Kong identity card on the day of entry into Hong Kong (appointment must be made in advance), and you must activate the Talent Visa before you can apply for an ID.
16. What are the requirements for renewal of the Talent Visa?
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The visa needs to be renewed twice in 7 years, usually in the form of 3+3+2 years/3+5 years or based on whether the normal residence requirement or other conditions are met.
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Approved entrants to the Scheme under the General Points Test are generally allowed to stay in Hong Kong for 36 months on their first visit without being subject to other stay conditions. When they apply for an extension of stay at the end of their first 36-month stay, they must provide documentary evidence satisfactory to the Immigration Department that they have taken steps towards settling in Hong Kong and are residing in Hong Kong, such as obtaining a paid employment or establishing a business. To be eligible for a further extension of stay, approved entrants to the Scheme under the General Points Test must provide documentary evidence satisfactory to the Immigration Department that they have: settled in Hong Kong; and have made contributions to Hong Kong, such as holding a paid position at degree level, expert level or senior level, or establishing a business of reasonable scale in Hong Kong.
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If the extension of stay application is approved, the applicant will usually be allowed to stay in Hong Kong for 3-2 years without being subject to other stay conditions.
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Note: Usually the visa is renewed in the 3+3+2 model. If after working in Hong Kong for 3 years, your annual income reaches 2 million, you can obtain a one-time 5-year visa renewal, which is the 3+5 model.
17. If you obtain Hong Kong citizenship, can your spouse, children and parents come to Hong Kong to settle down?
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When obtaining a Hong Kong Resident Identity Card, the spouse and unmarried children under the age of 18 will be issued a visa under the 3+3+2 model together with the main applicant, and parents over the age of 60 will be issued a visa under the 2+2+3 model. After obtaining permanent status, parents over the age of 60 can come to Hong Kong to settle down.
18. What is the Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students?
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The Overseas Chinese Students Joint Entrance Examination is the full name of "Joint Examination for the Admission of Overseas Chinese and Students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to Ordinary Institutions of Higher Education in the People's Republic of China". This is a special college entrance examination designed by the Ministry of Education of China specifically for overseas Chinese and students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to meet the wishes of overseas Chinese and students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to return to the motherland to receive higher education and provide them with the opportunity to study in mainland universities.
19. What is the DSE examination?
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DSE is the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Elementary Examination (DSE), also known as the Hong Kong College Entrance Examination. It is the only international examination in the world that can be answered in Chinese. The DSE examination is held once a year.
20. What is the difference between students holding Hong Kong identity cards and mainland candidates applying to Hong Kong schools?
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In Hong Kong, HKU, CUHK, HKUST, City University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Polytechnic are all top universities in the QS world rankings. In the past, about 80% of undergraduate degrees in Hong Kong universities were reserved for Hong Kong students; about 20% were reserved for non-Hong Kong students (including college entrance examinations, DSE and other international examinations).
21. How long does it take to apply for the Talent Scheme? How long is the cycle?
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The application process for the Talent Scheme generally takes no more than one year, and at the fastest it can take three or four months.
22. What materials do I need to prepare to apply for the Talent Program?
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ID photo (blue background)
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Passport
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Hong Kong and Macau Pass
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Chinese ID card
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Undergraduate/graduate/doctoral diploma + degree certificate
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China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center Degree Certificate from the Ministry of Education https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgcx.jsp
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Personal resume or work experience description
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Any professional qualification certificates (if any)
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Any proof of patent eligibility (if any)
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Proof of any competition/award, etc. (if any)
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Marriage certificate (if any) and spouse’s graduation certificate + degree certificate
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Proof of assets, bank deposits, stocks, etc., more than 200,000 for individuals and more than 300,000 for families, no need to freeze
23. Can I apply for the Talent Program without a degree?
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Regardless of whether it is a comprehensive points system or an achievement points system, the Immigration Department requires applicants to have a degree certificate. Applicants without a bachelor's degree need a professional qualification certificate, such as a national athlete certificate.
24. What are the common misunderstandings in talent applications?
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【Misconception 1: Talented people need to give up their mainland Chinese identity?】
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After being approved as a Hong Kong talent, you will get a Hong Kong resident identity card while retaining your mainland identity. If you renew your visa for 7 years, you can choose to change to a Hong Kong permanent resident identity card + SAR passport, or you can choose not to change your permanent resident identity card and continue to renew your visa. In terms of public welfare such as education and medical care, the two are basically the same.
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【Misconception 2: Talented people need to come to Hong Kong to work? 】
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The Quality Talent Visa does not compel applicants to work in Hong Kong, nor does it have clear regulations or restrictions on the length of time an applicant can stay in Hong Kong. Such flexibility actually gives applicants a great deal of freedom.
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【Myth 3: Will the Talent Program affect children’s studies in the Mainland?】
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After a child obtains a Hong Kong identity card, it will not affect his or her normal studies in schools on the Mainland, and parents can also bring their children to Hong Kong for education.
