Technology Talent Admission Scheme- TechTAS

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Hong Kong

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Talent Migration

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This is an entry arrangement for persons who wish to enter/stay in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for employment under TechTAS. TechTAS is a three-year pilot scheme. It provides a fast-track arrangement for eligible technology companies/institutes to admit non-local technology talent to undertake research and development (R&D) work for them in the HKSAR.

A company/institute allotted with a quota by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) can accordingly sponsor an eligible person to apply for an employment visa/entry permit within the six-month quota validity period. For more details on this scheme and Mainland China residents criteria, check this link.

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Duration

24 months

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Fees

25 (approx.)

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P. Residency

84 Month(s)

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Processing time

6 weeks

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COMPLEXITY

Medium

What are eligibility requirements for the Technology Talent Admission Scheme- TechTAS?

10 Eligibility Requirements

There is no security objection and no known record of serious crime in respect of the applicant.
The applicant is employed as a full-time employee in the HKSAR by the employing company/institute.
The applicant is engaged principally in conducting R&D in the areas of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, data analytics, financial technologies or material science.
The applicant is a degree-holder in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) from a well-recognised university, which is among the top 100 universities for STEM-related subjects. For the STEM table, please check the link.
Work experience is not compulsory for those with a Master’s or Doctoral degree, whereas those with a Bachelor’s degree only should possess a minimum of one year of work experience in the relevant technology area.
The applicant is offered remuneration not lower than the prevailing market level for comparable jobs in the HKSAR.
The applicant meets the specific particulars pertaining to the job position set out in the quota allotment letter issued by ITC.
The bona fides of the employing company/institute and the applicant are not in doubt.
Applicant must hold a valid travel document.
Additional requirements may be present on case basis.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Technology Talent Admission Scheme- TechTAS?

8 Document Required

Application form filled and signed (ID 1024).
One recent photograph.
Photocopy of passport/travel document.
Photocopy of proof of academic qualifications and relevant work experience, or proof of good technical skills in specialty areas, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements (if applicable).
Photocopy of the quota allotment letter issued by the Innovation and Technology Commission.
Photocopy of the employing company/institute’s employment contract with or letter of appointment to the applicant.
Photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate (if applicable).
Additional documents may be required, details to be checked with the employer directly.

Talent Migration data for Hong Kong

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

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