Working

Hong Kong welcomes talented overseas professionals to work in our city. If you’re a job seeker please visit this webpage for information on the various talent admission programs, employment opportunities, job fairs, recruitment of native-speaking English teachers, and more.

Higher Education Employment

The "Dedicated Webpage on Higher Education Employment" provides employment support for job seekers with higher education, including Hong Kong students who are educated in tertiary institutes outside Hong Kong, the second generation of Hong Kong emigrants who are interested in working in Hong Kong, as well as persons from overseas with higher academic/professional qualifications. This dedicated webpage seeks to enhance their understanding of the Hong Kong employment market and facilitate them to search and apply for suitable job openings.  Learn more here.

Global Talent Attraction

InvestHK offers a wide range of complimentary, customized and confidential services to help support businesses and individuals who settle in Hong Kong. InvestHK provides a one stop portal centralizing all relevant information on its Global Talent Attraction website.

General Employment Policy

Professionals and Entrepreneurs from overseas who are interested to establish or join in a business in Hong Kong may come to Hong Kong under the General Employment Policy. Learn more here.

Attracting Overseas Talent to Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has published the first Talent List of Hong Kong to attract quality people from around the world. The list highlights specific professions needed most for Hong Kong's economic development. Learn more here.

Quality Migrant Admission

The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) is Hong Kong’s primary entrant program for overseas skilled and talented individuals to settle and work in Hong Kong. Successful applicants are not required to have secured an offer of local employment before their entry to Hong Kong. They may bring in their spouse or the other party to a civil union, as well as unmarried dependent children under the age of 18. Applicants who meet the requirements of the Talent List enjoy bonus points under the QMAS. Learn more here.

Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

Non-local graduates may apply under the IANG to stay in Hong Kong for one year to look for a job. Learn more here.

Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents (ASSG)

Applicants, who are the second generation of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents from overseas, may apply for entry into the HKSAR under ASSG. There is no sector restriction and no job offer is required upon entry. Learn more here.