Hong Kong Visa & Immigration Topics

PRACTICE UPDATE: Hong Kong’s Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) Moves from Talent Attraction to Economic Contribution

Posted in Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

A Strategic Shift: Hong Kong’s Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) Moves from Talent Attraction to Economic Contribution   “The Top Talent Pass Scheme represents an unprecedented, radical departure from Hong Kong’s traditionally cautious immigration playbook. By stripping away upfront employer sponsorship and letting top-tier graduates and genuine high-earners vote with their feet, the government engineered […]

The Status of the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme | September 2025

Posted in Musing, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

An Update on The Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme How’s the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) is performing to date. Strengths, criticisms and evolving dynamics. I spoke about this on RTHK Radio 3 Backchat today. You can listen here. Background & Goals The TTPS was launched in December 2022 (via the 2022 […]

Podcast: Play in new window

Unemployed Employment Visa Holders Can No Longer Change To Top Talent Pass Visa Status

Posted in Feature Article, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Unemployed Holders of Employment Visas Are No Longer Eligible to Change to Top Talent Pass Visa Focus Appears To Be On Attracting New Talent & Not Enabling ‘Out of Luck’ Existing Talent  – Click To Download The Guidebook –  In late 2024, the Hong Kong Immigration Department implemented significant yet understated modifications to its Top […]

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass | 51,000 Approvals | 36,000 Arrivals | 160,000 Applications

Posted in Feature Article, Musing, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Attracting 36,000 Skilled Professionals to Hong Kong   Accurate Numbers Surface In recent years, Hong Kong has experienced a notable increase in skilled individuals migrating to the region. This influx can be primarily attributed to the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass program, which aims to attract the best talent from […]

The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny – Not Approve – Visa Applications (Aren’t They?)

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Hadley Says…, Investment Visas, Long Stay & PR, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza, Visitor Visas /

Are The Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny Rather Than Approve Visa Applications? It is often said that the Hong Kong Immigration Department are out to refuse visa applications rather than approve them. Updated October 2023 Hong Kong Immigration Department Are Out to Deny?  Not True! Nothing could be further from the truth. […]

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme | November 2023 | Where Are We Now?

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme Visa Going Like Hot Cakes … The Hong Kong Immigration Department released information about the Top Talent Pass Scheme (“TTPS”) on December 28, 2022.  It’s proving to be quite a hit already! Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme Eligibility In A Nutshell Persons who wish to apply to enter […]

Hong Kong Visa Requirements | Type Of Visa You Will Need To Live Or Work | Considering The Top Talent Pass?

Posted in Employment Visas, Family Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

Hong Kong Visa Requirements To Take Up Residence Here’s What You Need To Consider If You Want To Live Or Work In HK What Are The Hong Kong Visa Requirements Applicable To You? To live and work in the HKSAR you need to know the Hong Kong visa requirements; there are various visa types available. […]

Top Talent Pass

Posted in /

Schooling the Lawyers – Top Talent Pass Explore the Top Talent Pass, Hong Kong’s newest initiative aimed at drawing exceptional global talent to its workforce. With 160,000 applications and 100,000 approvals, this program simplifies the qualification process for those who fit the bill. Applicants can qualify by proving an annual income of at least two […]

New Visa Policy Initiatives | Boosting Hong Kong’s Economy | Attracting Foreign Talent | Promoting Inward Investment

Posted in Employment Visas, Feature Article, Investment Visas, Musing, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

New Visa Policy Initiatives Expand the Top Talent Pass Scheme, Relax Certain Visa Requirements & Reintroduce the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme According to the Policy Address by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong delivered on October 25, 2023, the government is introducing a series of new visa policy initiatives aimed at revitalizing the economy and […]

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass | RTHK Radio 3 | Backchat | What’s The Situation Today?

Posted in Feature Article, Musing, Special Programmes, The Hong Kong Visa Geeza /

The Hong Kong Top Talent Pass & Other Visas Hong Kong Top Talent Pass – a 40 minutes discussion on RTHK Radio 3 Backchat on 25th September 2023 I Recently Contributed To A RTHK Radio 3 Backchat Discussion on the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme And The Immigration State Of Play In Attracting Foreign Talents To […]

Podcast: Play in new window