Foreign nationals who possesses special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong and is not a non-local graduate may apply to come to work in Hong Kong under the scheme.

Eligibility Criteria

• Foreign nationals, EXCEPT: Nationals of Afghanistan, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam
• The applicant has no criminal record
• The applicant has a good education background or possesses relevant technical qualifications and experience
• There is a genuine job vacancy
• The applicant has a confirmed offer of employment and is employed in a job that cannot be readily taken up by the local work force
• The remuneration package is broadly commensurate with the prevailing market level for professionals in Hong Kong
• Overseas Chinese nationals holding People’s Republic of China (PRC) passports must have permanent residence overseas; or have resided overseas for at least one year immediately before the submission of applications

Documents to be Submitted by the Applicants

• An application form
• The applicant’s recent photograph
• A travel document and its photocopy
• The identity card and its photocopy
• Photocopies of proof of academic qualifications and relevant experience
• A photocopy of proof of overseas residence (for overseas Chinese nationals holding PRC passports only)

Documents to be Submitted by the Employers

• An application form
• A photocopy of the employment contract containing information about post, salaries, other fringe benefits and employment periods etc.
• A photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
• Photocopies of proof of financial standing of the company (e.g. latest audited financial report, profit and loss account and tax return, etc.)
• The company profile (e.g. business activities, mode of operation, products and markets, etc.)
• A detailed business plan (for a company newly set-up within 1 year only)

Limit of Stay

• Successful applicants will normally be permitted to remain in Hong Kong on time limitation on 2-2-3 years pattern
• Applicants shall apply for extension of stay to continue to work in Hong Kong within 4 weeks before their limit of stay expires

Change of Employment

• Persons who have been admitted to work in Hong Kong under the scheme may apply for change of employment after arrival.
• The applicant shall continue to fulfill the aforesaid “eligibility criteria” and is employed in a job relevant to his/her qualification and expertise.