🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Employer-sponsored work
Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,339 |
| Minimum annual salary | HKD 360,000 |
| Proof of savings | €55,646 |
| Minimum investment | €111,291 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–45 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €56 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 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/services/visas/imported_worker.html.
- Typical processing: ~56 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,339.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“the terms and conditions of employment are comparable to those in the local market, including that the wage level of the applicant must be no less than the median monthly wage of relevant post in Hong Kong”
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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.