General Employment Policy (GEP) 

- for employment as professionals or investment

Applicants who possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in the HKSAR may apply to come to work under the GEP.

 

This entry arrangement does not apply to:

a. Chinese residents of the Mainland ; and

b. nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam.

 

Eligibility Criteria

An application for a visa/ entry permit to take up employment under the GEP may be favourably considered if:

 

a. there is no security objection and no known record of serious crime in respect of the applicant;

 

b. the applicant has a 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;

 

c. there is a genuine job vacancy;

 

d. the applicant has a confirmed offer of employment and is employed in a job relevant to his academic qualifications or work experience that cannot be readily taken up by the local work force; and

 

e. the remuneration package including income, accommodation, medical and other fringe benefits is broadly commensurate with the prevailing market level for professionals in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

 

f. overseas Chinese nationals holding People's Republic of China passports who meet the criteria stipulated above and normal immigration requirements may apply to enter the HKSAR for employment under the GEP if:

 

a. the applicant has permanent residence overseas; or

b. the applicant has been residing overseas for at least one year immediately before the submission of application and that the application is submitted from overseas.

POL - 23a5 For Employment as Professionals under GEP 20-6-2022.pdf

ID(E)991_Guidebook for entry for employment as professionals in Hong Kong.pdf

ID990A_Application form(by the applicant).pdf

ID990B_Application form(by the Employing Company).pdf

The Updated Talent List--05-2023.pdf

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