🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Employer-sponsored work
Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,003 |
| Minimum annual salary | HKD 216,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,565 |
| Minimum investment | €222,583 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €256 |
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 €2,003.
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.
“Immigration Department services index lists multiple admission/labour schemes (TTPS, GEP, ASMTP, etc.); no Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes salary threshold stated on this index page.”
“ImmD services index page; no PR detail for the Sector-specific Labour Importation Schemes.”
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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.