Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS Visa)
The Top Talent Pass Scheme (“TTPS”) is a work visa designed to attract top talents from around the world with extensive work experience and strong academic credentials to explore opportunities in Hong Kong.
What is Top Talent Pass Scheme?
Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (“TTPS”) is a work & residency visa designed to attract educated & experienced professionals to explore opportunities in Hong Kong. These top talents include high-income individuals as well as graduates from the world’s best universities.
Following the announcement of the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, the Hong Kong Government announced the TTPS on December 28, 2022, in response to the recent decline in the local workforce.
The scheme is expected to last two years. Applicants admitted under the TTPS are normally granted a 24-month initial stay with no other conditions of stay, provided that all normal immigration requirements are met.
What is Top Talent Pass Scheme?
Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (“TTPS”) is a work & residency visa designed to attract educated & experienced professionals to explore opportunities in Hong Kong. These top talents include high-income individuals as well as graduates from the world’s best universities.
Following the announcement of the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, the Hong Kong Government announced the TTPS on December 28, 2022, in response to the recent decline in the local workforce.
The scheme is expected to last two years. Applicants admitted under the TTPS are normally granted a 24-month initial stay with no other conditions of stay, provided that all normal immigration requirements are met.
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What We Can Do for You
With over 20 years of experience in the immigration field. We offer our expertise and consultation services for different types of Visa applications for Hong Kong.
Our immigration services include:
- Free preliminary advice on your TTPS visa via phone/email/WhatsApp.
- Prepare a supporting document checklist for the applicant.
- Suggest alternative documents if the applicant is unable to provide checklist documents.
- Pre-fill all necessary Immigration forms for the applicant.
- Advise on applicants’ education, experience, and review of Resumes.
- Prepare and draft all letters required for TTPS visa application.
- Review and organize all documents in accordance with immigration guidelines.
- Submit the application to the Immigration Department.
- Reply to all inquiries from the Immigration Department on behalf of the applicant.
- Direct communication with the immigration case officer via phone in emergency situations.
- Collect and deliver the TTPS visa label to the applicant.
Our Commitment
After we receive a case, a dedicated consultant will be appointed and responsible for the whole TTPS visa application process. Our consultants are professional and committed to handling and coordinating all logistics for our client’s cases for complete peace of mind. Our consultants must deal with every single point in a timely and efficient manner to avoid any delays in the application process.
Throughout the application process, our consultants directly contact the applicant, to ensure all required information and documentation are gathered by certain due dates and submitted to Hong Kong Immigration Department on time.
In special cases, it is also our duty to directly contact Officers from the Immigration Department to make sure all TTPS Visa applications are processed as smoothly as possible.
Simard & Associates prides itself with nearly 100% success rate on all Hong Kong immigration cases.
Throughout your immigration journey, we will assist you with the relevant documentation, checklists, forms, guidelines, and all other necessities for you to obtain your TTPS visa in Hong Kong. With fast and reliable communication along with a personalized approach, we’ll see your goals are achieved. Even after your visa is approved, we will maintain availability to help you with any future inquiries you may have about getting settled in Hong Kong. We also offer visa renewals and extensions to our clients.
Who can Apply Top Talent Pass Scheme?
- Category A : Persons with annual income reaching HK$2.5 million or above, or its equivalent in foreign currency, in the year immediately preceding the date of application.
- Category B: Degree graduates of the eligible universities with at least three years of work experience over the past five years immediately preceding the date of application.
- Category C: Degree graduates of the eligible universities in the past five years immediately preceding the date of application with less than three years of work experience, subject to an annual quota which is to be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note: Category C does not apply to those non-local students who have obtained the undergraduate qualification in a full-time and locally-accredited programme in the HKSAR.
Processing Time
It normally takes four weeks to process visa/entry permit applications under the TTPS upon receipt of all the required documents. The Immigration Department will not be able to start processing the application unless all the required documents and information have been received.
All 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.
Required Documents
- Completed Application Forms
- Personal particulars page of your passport. If you are currently staying in Hong Kong, a copy of your passport page containing the latest arrival stamp/extension of the stay label in Hong Kong.
- A copy of your Hong Kong identity card (if any).
- Proof of academic qualifications and relevant work experience.
A copy of proof of your overseas residence. - Further documents as requested in due time.
Note: All documents submitted must be in English or Chinese or translated into English or Chinese by a certified translation body. The Immigration authorities reserve the right to demand further documents from the parties involved when necessary.
4-Step Application Process
1
Book an appointment for a detailed assessment and consultation with our Immigration Specialist.
2
Based on the initial consultation and your profile, we will give you our reviews and advise you about the best option for your immigration needs.
3
Once you’re ready to proceed, we will prepare all necessary documents & complete the application and submit to Hong Kong Immigration.
4
We follow up and reply to inquiries coming from Hong Kong Immigration until the approval of the case. After approval, we deliver the visa to you.
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If you are qualified for this program and want us to review your profile, please contact us below.
