The Top Talent Pass Scheme Application has accepted over 60,000 talents!

Since this is a high-end talent plan, the applicant’s first degree is the crucial factor, and the threshold won’t be too low. A bachelor’s degree awarded by the QS 100 is required for Type B and C qualifications; if not, you cannot apply, even if your master’s or doctoral degree is among the top 100.

Of course, there is no need for academic credentials if you fit the criteria for category A and your annual pay was at least HK$ 2.5 million the year before!

There is only one opportunity for the application to be accepted, regardless of whether it falls within Category A, B, or C.

Some people apply for TTPS too soon, wasting the excellent opportunity because they don’t currently have plans to move to Hong Kong for development. because using the TTPS in the future is not feasible.

HK$2.5 million or more in yearly salary, or its equivalent in a foreign currency, must be earned by Category A applicants in the year prior to their application. For instance, in 2022, the yearly wage must be at least 2.5 million Hong Kong dollars if you apply in 2023.

The Top Talent Pass Scheme has two renewal modes: 2+3+3 years and 2+6 years. Regardless of which one you choose, the initial endorsement lasts for two years, and the second renewal lasts for three or six years, depending on whether your salary exceeds HK$2 million annually.

The applicant’s wage typically needs to be higher than the market level and they must be self-employed or employed by a Hong Kong-based business for each renewal.

You can actually obtain Hong Kong citizenship after your TTPS application is accepted, but permanent residency is only eligible after seven years.

Relevant information indicates that the renewal of Top is primarily dependent on employment with a Hong Kong company; it is not related to the length of residency. For instance, if someone works in Hong Kong but later returns to live in Shenzhen or another area, there should be no issues!