🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Employer-sponsored work
Special Scheme to Import Care Workers for Residential Care Homes — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,339 |
| Minimum annual salary | HKD 360,000 |
| Proof of savings | €66,775 |
| Minimum investment | €166,937 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €211 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immd.gov.hk/eng/services/index.html.
- Typical processing: ~42 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,339.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Page is the IMMD services index (lists Visas/Entry Permits, Talent Admission, Foreign Domestic Helpers/Imported Workers, etc.); it does not contain the 'Special Scheme to Import Care Workers for Residential Care Homes' details or any salary threshold (that scheme is run by the Labour Department).”
“IMMD services index page; no information on whether the care-worker scheme leads to permanent residence.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.