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Hong Kong · Talent & merit
Hong Kong Training Visa or Entry Permit
Temporary admission for a structured training programme sponsored by a well-established Hong Kong company.
- Route type
- Talent & merit
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 4 each quoted below
Who qualifies
Who this route is for
Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.
4 requirements quoted from the official source.
The conditions that decide it
- Eligibility summary
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026 - Justified Training Programme
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026 - Training Contract Required
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026 - Well Established Sponsor
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Also stated by the source
- Family members covered
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026 - Maximum Training Months
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026 - Official source basis
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026 - Report summary
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026 - Work and study rights
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Family
Who you can bring
- Family members covered
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Costs & timelines
What the source prices
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
- Processing time
a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile [...] the sponsoring company is a well-established company, capable of providing the proposed training; [...] there is a contract [...] guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant [...] the proposed duration and co
checked 2026-08-03 · Hong Kong Immigration Department current eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
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FAQ
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Hong Kong?
The official source states:
Temporary admission for a structured training programme sponsored by a well-established Hong Kong company.
Every answer is quoted from the official immd.gov.hk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.
We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.
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Fees and validity are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.
Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.
The source
Where every quote comes from
Official government source immd.gov.hkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hong Kong government page.Same category, same country
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3 other talent & merit routes to Hong Kong.
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