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Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)
An employer-led route for Mainland residents with special skills, knowledge or experience needed in Hong Kong.
info-asmtpAn employer-led route for Mainland residents with special skills, knowledge or experience needed in Hong Kong.
ASMTP
Mainland Talents and Professionals
ASMTP focuses on a genuine role, the applicant-role fit, the Hong Kong employer’s business need and the local value of the relevant skills or experience. It is not an independent points-based application without an employer.
Who it fits
- Mainland residents hired by a Hong Kong company for a role matching their specialist skills, knowledge or experience.
- Applicants able to demonstrate the match through education, professional credentials, projects or industry experience.
Application structure
- The Hong Kong employer normally participates in the filing, and the role, duties, remuneration and company evidence should be consistent.
- The applicant should prepare evidence of education, work history, professional capability and relevance to the role.
How it differs from GEP and TechTAS
- ASMTP and GEP use similar core employment considerations, but cover different applicant circumstances and filing arrangements.
- Where the employer and role fall within designated technology research arrangements, TechTAS should also be compared.
Extensions and long-term residence
- Extension and change-of-employment arrangements depend on the conditions of stay, employment circumstances and current policy at the time.
- Seven years of continuous ordinary residence may support a separate permanent resident verification, but ASMTP does not grant that status automatically.
Official resources
Important notice
This guide summarizes public Hong Kong Government information for general reference only. It is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee approval. Current eligibility, evidence, conditions of stay and final decisions remain subject to the Hong Kong Immigration Department’s assessment of each case.