QMAS
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)
A route for highly skilled or talented people to settle and develop in Hong Kong, usually without first securing a local job offer.
QMAS
QMAS
QMAS is designed for applicants with strong education, professional experience, language ability, income, business background or exceptional achievements. The General Points Test suits most professionals, while the Achievement-based Points Test is reserved for applicants with highly recognized accomplishments.
Who it fits
- Applicants with master’s or doctoral education, professional credentials or high-skill backgrounds
- Professionals with strong experience, language ability, income or business background
- Applicants with internationally, nationally or industry-recognized awards
Assessment route / category
- Assessment is available through the General Points Test or the Achievement-based Points Test.
- The General Points Test suits most professional applicants and considers multiple criteria.
- The Achievement-based route has a very high threshold, such as Olympic medals, Nobel prizes, national or international awards, or proof of major contribution to a field.
Stay arrangement after approval
- Successful applicants under the General Points Test are usually first granted 36 months of stay.
- Successful applicants under the Achievement-based Points Test are usually first granted 8 years of stay.
- Eligible dependants may accompany the applicant.
Extension direction
- Extensions usually require evidence that the applicant has settled in Hong Kong and contributed to Hong Kong.
- Applicants who have stayed in Hong Kong for at least two years and had assessable employment income of HKD 2 million or more in the previous year of assessment may usually consider a longer extension pattern.
- After ordinarily residing in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 7 years, an applicant may apply for Hong Kong permanent resident status according to law.
Main advantages
- A Hong Kong job offer is usually not required before application.
- Suitable for professionals, high-skill talent, entrepreneurs and exceptional achievers.
- Can support later employment, business, family and permanent residence planning in Hong Kong.
Important notice
The information and assessment results on this website are for general reference only and do not constitute legal advice, immigration advice or a guarantee of approval. All applications are independently assessed by the Hong Kong Immigration Department based on individual circumstances. Applicants must ensure that all submitted information is true, accurate and complete. Final application outcomes, stay periods and extension arrangements are subject to the decision of the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
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