Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)
  • Advantages of the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission
  • Official Criteria for the Hong Kong Quality Migrant
  • Suitable Applicants

1.No Requirement for Long-term Residence in Hong Kong

You do not need to reside in Hong Kong permanently. As long as you meet the "habitual residence" principle, you can renew your status while focusing on life in Mainland China. This allows you to retain your Mainland Chinese identity and household registration. Compared to study visas and employment visas, which require you to stay and work in Hong Kong, QMAS offers greater flexibility, making it more suitable for those who plan to live primarily in Mainland China.

2. Guaranteed Education for Children

With Hong Kong residency, there are numerous educational opportunities for your children. Whether in Hong Kong or Mainland China, they can access a wide range of international educational resources. There are no barriers to enrolling in international schools, and they can also participate in the Hong Kong DSE (Diploma of Secondary Education) and the Chinese Overseas Students' Unified Entrance Examination, which offer lower admission thresholds, giving them a competitive edge.

3. Family Benefits from One Application

One primary applicant can apply on behalf of the entire family, meaning that the applicant’s spouse and children can also obtain Hong Kong residency, allowing the whole family to relocate to Hong Kong.

4. Visa-free Access to Multiple Countries

A Hong Kong passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 168 countries and regions, including Canada, Finland, Japan, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, and Sweden, truly enabling global mobility. However, it’s important to note that obtaining QMAS does not automatically grant you a Hong Kong passport.

5. Low Tax Rates and Asset Protection

Hong Kong boasts one of the lowest global tax rates, with a simple tax system and no complex tax calculations. The same income in Hong Kong allows you to save more money, making your assets more valuable. Additionally, Hong Kong does not impose inheritance tax, so future property transfers to your children will not incur heavy tax burdens.

Stage 1: Basic Eligibility

  • Age: 18 or above
  • Financial Requirement: Must demonstrate the ability to support oneself during their stay in Hong Kong.
  • Good Character: No criminal record or adverse immigration history in Hong Kong or elsewhere.
  • Language Proficiency: Must have good written and spoken skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English.
  • Educational Qualification: Must hold a degree from a recognized university or higher education institution. (Relevant technical qualifications, professional skills, and experience may also be considered.)

Stage 2: Points-based System

After meeting the basic eligibility criteria, applicants can choose between two points-based systems for assessment.

  • General Points Test: Ｈas a minimum passing score, with the current minimum set at 80 points and the maximum possible score being 245 points.
  • Achievement-based Points Test：If an applicant meets any of the criteria listed below, they will be awarded 245 points. If the applicant does not meet any of the criteria, they will not receive any points, and their application will be immediately rejected.
1.The applicant has received an outstanding achievement award (e.g., an Olympic medal, Nobel Prize, or national/international awards)
2.The applicant can demonstrate that their work has been recognized by their peers, or that they have made a significant contribution to their field (e.g., receiving a lifetime achievement award from their industry).

Stage 3: Selection Process

Based on the total score from the previous steps, the Advisory Committee recommends to the Director of Immigration how to allocate quotas in each selection process, considering Hong Kong's socio-economic needs, the sectors of the applicants, and other relevant factors. An application remains under consideration unless a rejection notice is received.

Stage 4: Issuance of Visa or Entry Permit

Applicants receive a visa or entry permit (electronic form) to stay in Hong Kong.

They can bring their spouse or legally recognized partner (same-sex or opposite-sex) and unmarried, dependent children under 18, as long as they can support their dependents without public assistance.

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