Hong Kong Startup Visa

publicAnywhereflight

Hong Kong

About

Requirements

Cost of Living

Expats

Talent Migration

About

Hong Kong’s Startup Visa is designed for foreigners who who wish to enter/stay in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to establish or join a startup registered in Hong Kong. under General Employment Policy HKSAR.

You can bring your family members and the processing time for this visa is 4 weeks.

The Immigration Department may consider the application favourably, if the start-up business concerned is supported by a government-backed programme with a rigorous vetting and selection process, and the applicant is the proprietor or partner of the start-up company or a key researcher of the relevant project.

Examples of government-backed programmes include:
(1) StartmeupHK Venture Programme administered by InvestHK;

(2) Incu-App, Incu-Bio and Incu-Tech programmes administered by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation;

(3) Cyberport Incubation Programme;

(4) Small Entrepreneur Research Assistance Programme and Enterprise Support Scheme administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission; and

(5) Design Incubation Programme administered by the Hong Kong Design Centre.

event_available

Duration

24 Month(s)

apartment

Citizenship

84 Month(s)

attach_money

Fees

200

pending_actions

Processing time

4 Week(s)

equalizer

COMPLEXITY

Medium

What are eligibility requirements for the Hong Kong Startup Visa?

10 Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must have no security objection and no known record of serious crime.
Applicant must have good education background, normally a first degree in the relevant field, but in special circumstances, good technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements supported by documentary evidence may also be accepted
The applicant is in a position to make substantial contribution to the economy of the HKSAR with the help of the startup establishment
The Immigration Department may consider the application favourably, if the start-up business concerned is supported by a government-backed programme and the applicant is the proprietor or partner of the start-up company or a key researcher of the relevant project. Check the link for details

Which documents do I need to apply for the Hong Kong Startup Visa?

19 Document Required

Application form (ID 999A), completed and signed by the applicant
The applicant's recent photograph
Photocopy of passport/valid travel document containing personal particulars, date of issue, date of expiry and/or details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable)
Photocopy of the applicant's Hong Kong identity card (if any) or, photocopy of travel document page containing the latest arrival stamp/landing slip/extension of stay label in the HKSAR, if applicant is residing in Hong Kong
Photocopy of proof of academic qualifications and relevant work experience
Photocopy of proof of the applicant’s financial standing (e.g. bank statements)
Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate and business registration particulars e.g. Inland Revenue Department Form 1(a)/Form 1(c) [if the applicant has invested in the HKSAR]
Photocopy of documents filed with the Companies Registry such as Certificate of Incorporation/latest annual return/Incorporation Form (Company Limited by Shares)/Memorandum of Association/Articles of Association
Letter indicating valid support by a government-backed programme, if applicable
Documents with details of company background such as business activities, mode of operation, background, if applicable/connection of company, product ranges, sources and markets, membership of chamber of commerce (if any) etc. (supported with catalogues, brochures, etc) [if the applicant has invested in the HKSAR]
Photocopy of tenancy agreements/supporting documents on office set-up, if applicable
Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate and business registration particulars e.g. Inland Revenue Department Form 1(a)/Form 1(c) [if the applicant has invested in the HKSAR]
Photocopy of documents filed with the Companies Registry such as Certificate of Incorporation/latest annual return/Incorporation Form (Company Limited by Shares)/Memorandum of Association/Articles of Association
Photocopy of licences or certificates for the operation of the business (e.g. relevant licences for financial institutions issued by the Securities and Futures Commission) (if applicable)
Letter indicating valid support by a government-backed programme
Photocopy of the applicant's Macao identity card [for Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) residents only]
Photocopy of proof of the applicant's overseas residence, such as photocopy of official documents showing applicant's condition of stay and limit of stay endorsed by overseas authorities [for overseas Chinese holding People’s Republic of China passports only]

Talent Migration data for Hong Kong

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

Disclaimer: Visadb.io is a FREE visa database and Immigration Expert Marketplace. The information displayed in this page is not legal advice. Please speak to an Expert before applying.

feedbackImprove this page