🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Skilled independent
Top Talent Pass Scheme — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €23,053 |
| Minimum annual salary | €222,583 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Education | bachelors |
| 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/services/visas/TTPS.html.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €23,053.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Category B/C: 'degree graduates of the eligible universities...' Note 1: 'The level of academic qualifications of applicants obtained from the eligible universities must be equivalent to the recognised Hong Kong standard of bachelor's degrees.' (Education-based routes require a bachelor's degree; note that Category A is income-only — annual income of HK$2.5 million or above — and requires no degree.)”
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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 2026-06-09.