🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Employer-sponsored work
General Employment Policy — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €222,583 |
| Minimum annual salary | HKD 2,500,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–40 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
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://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/useful_information/admission-schemes-talents-professionals-entrepreneurs.html.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €222,583.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
“Remuneration not lower than the prevailing market level for comparable jobs in Hong Kong — GEP requires market-rate remuneration, no fixed salary threshold.”
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Age range
Open to all nationalities
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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.