Top 6 reasons why you should choose Hong Kong :

No job offer is required : You can directly apply for a Hong Kong QMAS without a job offer.

18+ years candidates can apply : There is no maximum age limit set by the Hong Kong government so it makes it easy for people to apply for QMAS.

Language proficiency : A general band in language proficiency is required.

Talent List : People who fall on this list have more chances of selection.

Annual quota 4000 : It opens the door for a maximum number of people to come and apply for a QMAS Visa.

General Processing Time : 3 months (approx.)

Who is eligible for the Hong Kong QMAS Visa?

Age : You must be 18 years or above.

Education : You must have a good education (Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree) from a recognized university.

Work Experience : You must hold at least 2 years of work experience.

Financial Requirement : You must have sufficient funds (5 lakh per person) to accommodate yourself and your dependents in Hong Kong.

Good Character : You must have a clear background history (no criminal record).

Language Proficiency : You must be proficient in written and spoken Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) or English.

• Academic or General Training IELTS with a minimum overall 6 band is required.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, and 80 for the internet-based test is required.

Hong-Kong Point System : General Points Test

To be eligible you must score minimum 80-points under General Point Test. Please refer below link to check your points eligibility.

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/points-based-tests.html#general

How to Apply for Hong-Kong QMAS Visa

To apply for Hong-Kong QMAS Visa, you must know the checklist of documents required to start your process. Find below checklist of documents required for QMAS:

• Filled & Signed Visa Application Form: Go to the below links to find your application forms.
  For Main Applicant : https://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/id(e)981.pdf
  For Dependents : https://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ID997.pdf
  All dependents added to the application must have to complete their form separately.


• Copy of Valid Passport Copy containing personal particulars, nationality, residential status in your country of residence, date of issue and expiry, visa stamping, entry& exit stamps (if applicable)
  You must also submit a passport copy of each dependent added to the application


• Copy of Proof of Achievements: If you have got any appreciation certificate or achievements, you can add the same with your application for QMAS Visa.


• Copy of language proficiency proof: IELTS or language proficiency is not mandatory for QMAS Visa. But you have to submit it if it is asked by the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
  You must also submit language proficiency proof if you are claiming language proficiency points for your spouse.


• Copy of evidence to support future plan stated in the Visa Application Form of the main applicant.


• Copy of registration and/or membership certificate (if any): For instance, nursing registration is required for nurses willing to apply for QMAS Visa.
  You must also submit the registration and/or membership certificate of your spouse.


• Police clearance certificate (PCC) from country of residence and from each country where you have stayed for more than 6 months.
  You must also submit the PCC certificate of your spouse.


• Means of subsistence – Fixed Deposit/Bank statement showing a maintained balance in your saving account of 5 lakh or more for each family member.


• Proof of civil status – marriage certificate (if applicable) & birth certificate of the applicant and all family members added in the application


• Education Documents
• Certificate & Mark sheet of higher qualifications : Bachelor/Master
• Certificate & Mark sheet of High School & Intermediate
• Any other Certification & Diploma (as applicable)

You must also submit the education documents of each dependent added to the visa application

• Employment Documents
• Current employer : Appointment Letter /Past 3 months’ salary slips/ Confirmation Letter/Promotion Letter/Appreciation Letter.
• Past employers : Experience Letter/Salary Slips of last 3 months/Appointment Letter/Confirmation Letter/Promotion Letter/Appreciation Letter.

Reference letter from each employer clearly stating job duties you have performed in your employment along with your job position.

• Income tax return/Form 16 for the past two years

How to apply for Hong Kong QMAS Visa?

Below are the steps by step process to apply for QMAS Visa :

Step 1 : Meet Eligibility Requirements : Check out the basic eligibility requirements before you apply for QMAS Visa.

Step 2 : Check the Guidance Notes : You must refer to the guidance notes before you apply for Quality Migrant Admission Scheme ID(E) 982 carefully.

Step 3 : Fill out Visa Application Form : You must complete the visa application form for yourself and your dependents.

• Use this link to fill out the form for yourself (Principal Applicant) : ID(E) 981
• For dependents, you must fill out this form ID 997

Step 4 : Submission of application : Gather all the supporting documents and submit them to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
Please refer to the checklist in Part III of the Guidance Notes
Application forms and all supporting documents should be submitted to the Hong Kong Immigration Department at below address :

• Quality Migrants and Mainland Residents Section
• Immigration Department
• 6/F, Immigration Tower,
• 7 Gloucester Road,
• Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Step 5 : Payment of fee Once your application is approved by the Hong Immigration Department, a notification will be sent to you with the application result including a webpage link for payment.

You could make this payment via GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit cards or Payment by Phone Service (PPS). After making the payment, you could download or print the “e-Visa” by yourself.

Go to the link to know more about QMAS Visa :
https://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/id(e)982.pdf