# Move to Hong Kong: Talent Visas, QMAS, IANG and Permanent Residency | migration.hk (English edition)

> Independent research on moving to Hong Kong: the Top Talent Pass Scheme, QMAS, IANG, the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, dependant visas and the seven-year path to permanent residency, sourced from the Immigration Department.

This site publishes research on Hong Kong immigration policy, covering the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS Categories A, B and C), the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), IANG, the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (NCE), dependant visas and the seven-year route to permanent residency.
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## All articles (newest first)
### Hong Kong Permanent Residency: Right of Abode, Welfare, Status
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-permanent-resident-rights/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong permanent residency, Hong Kong permanent resident, Right of abode, Benefits of Hong Kong status, Hong Kong visa
- Summary: Hong Kong permanent residents' statutory rights: the four elements of the right of abode, and residence rules for education, medical, housing and welfare.

### MPF for New Arrivals: Registration, Contributions and Withdrawal
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-mpf-newcomers-guide/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Mandatory Provident Fund, MPF, MPF contributions in Hong Kong, MPF withdrawal, new arrivals in Hong Kong
- Summary: MPF for new arrivals: enrolment deadlines for employers and self-employed, 5% contribution rate, relevant income limits and early withdrawal cases via eMPF

### DSE and Joint Entrance Exams for Children with Hong Kong Status
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hmt-joint-exam-and-hong-kong-identity/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong–Macau–Taiwan Joint Entrance Examination, Hong Kong DSE, Overseas Chinese Joint Entrance Examination, Mainland Universities Admitting Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Students, Hong Kong Identity Card
- Summary: Children with Hong Kong status sit the Joint Entrance Examination with HKID, Home Return or Residence Permit; DSE holders apply via non-examination scheme.

### Moving to Hong Kong: visa routes compared
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/moving-to-hong-kong-visa-routes-compared/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong visa, Move to Hong Kong, Immigrate to Hong Kong, Hong Kong permanent residency, Top Talent Pass Scheme
- Summary: Compare Hong Kong visa and residency routes, including TTPS, QMAS, GEP, IANG and New CIES, with thresholds and seven-year path to permanent residence.

### Hong Kong Salaries Tax for New Arrivals: Filing, Allowances
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-salaries-tax-newcomers/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong salaries tax, Hong Kong tax filing, New arrivals to Hong Kong, Tax allowances, MPF tax deductions
- Summary: Hong Kong salaries tax primer for new arrivals: scope, 2025/26 and 2026/27 allowances and deductions, BIR60 filing deadline and first-year procedures.

### Does Hong Kong Have Hukou? Permanent vs Non-permanent ID
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-hukou-vs-identity/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong household registration, Hong Kong hukou, Hong Kong resident status, Registration of Persons, Hong Kong Identity Card, One-way Permit
- Summary: Hong Kong has no household registration system: how permanent and non-permanent resident identity cards differ in law and what each status means.

### Immigration Department: Offices, Forms and Online Services
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/immigration-department-quick-guide/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong Immigration Department, Immigration Department forms, Immigration Department online services, e-Visa, Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS)
- Summary: Covers the Hong Kong Immigration Department's headquarters and branch offices, common visa and ID form numbers, and online application and e-Visa services.

### Hong Kong visa for Indian nationals: entry, work and study routes
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-visa-for-indian-nationals/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong visa, Indian nationals, Pre-arrival registration, Hong Kong work visa, IANG, Hong Kong Immigration Department
- Summary: Indian nationals need free pre-arrival registration; visa-free 14-day visit; work, study, investment, residence need separate Immigration Department visa.

### Hong Kong Work Visas: GEP vs ASMTP Eligibility and Application
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-work-visa-gep-asmtp/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong work visa, General Employment Policy, Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, Hong Kong talent scheme, Hong Kong specialised talent visa
- Summary: As of 7 October 2026: GEP and ASMTP cover eligibility, documents, limit of stay, extension and job-change, compared with TTPS and QMAS.

### Mainland Residents' Hong Kong Status: TTPS, QMAS, ASMTP, IANG
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/how-to-get-hong-kong-residency-five-routes/
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Hong Kong status, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, Seven-year permanent residency, One-way permit
- Summary: As of 7 October 2026: Mainland residents gain Hong Kong status via TTPS, QMAS, ASMTP, IANG, New CIES or the one-way permit, then seven-year residency.

### Hong Kong Police Clearance: Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-police-clearance-certificate-guide/
- Published: 2026-10-04
- Tags: Certificate of No Criminal Conviction, Police clearance, Hong Kong Police Force, Immigration
- Summary: Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (police clearance): Hong Kong Police Force application routes, local and overseas, validity period and suspension.

### HKCAAVQ Overseas Qualifications: Assessment Documents
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/overseas-degree-assessment-hkcaavq/
- Published: 2026-10-04
- Tags: Qualification assessment, HKCAAVQ, Overseas qualifications, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
- Summary: HKCAAVQ assesses overseas qualifications: assessment and accreditation, six categories not assessed, document and translation rules, and fees.

### After Submitting: Result Emails, Documents and Progress
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/post-submission-status-supplementary-documents/
- Published: 2026-10-04
- Tags: Submit application, Document supplementation, Progress enquiry, Electronic visa, ID 990B
- Summary: Immigration Department channels after submission: online status enquiry, iAM Smart, 24-hour phone, document requests; visa issuance fee due after approval.

### Self-Employed in Hong Kong: Company, MPF and Work Visa Order
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/self-employed-company-mpf-work-permit-order/
- Published: 2026-10-04
- Tags: Self-employment, Company registration, Business registration, Mandatory Provident Fund, Work visa
- Summary: Company, business and MPF registration with a work visa must follow the right sequence. A company registration is not work status.

### Hong Kong Relocation Document Checklist for Five Visa Routes
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/visa-pathway-document-checklist/
- Published: 2026-10-04
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, IANG, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Dependant, Document checklist
- Summary: Comparison of shared and route-specific documents for five visa routes, with the Immigration Department's stance on processing, fees and official pages.

### Certificate of Entitlement for Mainland-Resident Children
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hk-permanent-resident-mainland-children-coe-one-way-permit/
- Published: 2026-09-29
- Tags: Certificate of Entitlement, One-way permit, Hong Kong permanent resident, Mainland-born children, Immigration Department
- Summary: Mainland children of Hong Kong permanent residents need a Certificate of Entitlement and one-way permit; covers 2(c) eligibility, ID card and enquiries.

### Children's Residence for the JUPAS Local Student Route
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/talent-scheme-dependant-residency-planning/
- Published: 2026-08-18
- Tags: JUPAS, Dependant, Hong Kong residence, Talent schemes
- Summary: Parents on talent scheme visas: JUPAS Hong Kong residence rules for children, 2027 transition, 2028 two-year requirement, 90-day cap, judicial review.

### TTPS Eligibility Checklist: Categories A, B and C
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-2026-08-08-d734fe299f/
- Published: 2026-08-08
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, TTPS Categories A, B and C, Qualifying universities, Hong Kong visa
- Summary: This TTPS guide covers Category A/B/C eligibility, qualifying universities, credential verification, initial stay and extension for applicants.

### QMAS 2026 Prerequisites and 12 General Points Test Criteria
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-2026-07-24-fad44aa277/
- Published: 2026-07-24
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Hong Kong visa, General Points Test, QMAS application requirements, Talent List
- Summary: QMAS requires four prerequisites, then assessment under the 12 General Points Test criteria, the Achievement-based Points Test and the Talent List.

### 2026 Guidance: Reception and Induction Checklist for New Arrivals
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/guidance-reception-induction-checklist-supplementary-guidance-hk-2026/
- Published: 2026-06-28
- Tags: New arrivals, Reception checklist, Induction guidance, Hong Kong migration, Supplementary guidance, 2026 guide
- Summary: 2026 guidance for new arrivals covers reception, induction, housing, education and healthcare checklists, with common mistakes to help settle in.

### Hongkongers' Migration in 2026: Financial and Mindset Blind Spots
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-migration-2026-financial-psychological-blind-spots/
- Published: 2026-06-17
- Tags: Migration Finance, Migrant Life, Overseas Property, Hong Kong Migration, Mindset Adjustment
- Summary: Financial and psychological blind spots Hongkongers overlook when migrating, from living-cost errors and tax traps to loneliness and return plans

### 2026 Universities Face International Student Ban Over Visa Abuse
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/universities-face-international-student-ban-visa-abuse-2026/
- Published: 2026-06-07
- Tags: Student visa, Visa abuse, International student ban, Study abroad and migration, 2026 study abroad policy, Studying in Hong Kong
- Summary: Immigration authorities warn universities abusing visas face an international student ban. Covers Hong Kong students, compliance and avoidance strategies.

### Three Migration Destinations for Hong Kong Professionals in 2026
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-migration-trends-2026/
- Published: 2026-06-06
- Tags: Migration, Hong Kong Migration, Migration Destinations, Migration Preparation, 2026 Migration Trends, Skilled Migration, Investment Migration, Overseas Life
- Summary: The UK, Australia and Canada compared for Hong Kong professionals in 2026: financial planning, skilled and investment migration thresholds, settling in.

### 2026 immigration memorandum and response strategy for Hong Kong
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/immigration-attorney-response-memo-hk/
- Published: 2026-05-25
- Tags: Immigration lawyer, Memorandum, Hong Kong migration, Visa application, Policy analysis
- Summary: A senior immigration lawyer analyses a leaked internal policy memorandum, its impact on visa applications and response strategy for Hong Kong applicants.

### Hong Kong–Mainland Tax Residency Conflict: Double Taxation Risk
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hk-mainland-tax-residency-conflict/
- Published: 2026-05-19
- Tags: Hong Kong, Tax residency, Mainland China, Double taxation, Cross-border taxation
- Summary: Moving to Hong Kong, many meet both Hong Kong and Mainland tax residency. Covers 183-day rule, tie-breaker rule and double-taxation avoidance arrangement.

### Interview Strategies for TTPS and QMAS Visa Holders in Hong Kong
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-job-seeking-top-talent-pass-interview-strategies/
- Published: 2026-05-19
- Tags: Hong Kong, Job seeking, Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS), Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), Interview
- Summary: TTPS and QMAS visa holders face Hong Kong interviews on ability, legal status and extension strategy, with guidance from document prep to pay talks.

### Moving to Hong Kong: A 365-Day Practical Timeline from D-90 to D+365
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/migration-hk-365-day-timeline/
- Published: 2026-05-19
- Tags: Hong Kong, Relocating, Process, Timeline, Migration Planning
- Summary: A practical timeline for moving to Hong Kong, from 90 days before arrival to 365 days after: visa, ID card, bank account, MPF and tax.

### Moving Mainland Assets to Hong Kong: Cross-border Transfer
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-mainland-asset-transfer/
- Published: 2026-05-19
- Tags: Hong Kong, Mainland assets, Transfer, Equity transfer, Foreign exchange controls, Immigration planning
- Summary: Transfer Mainland equity, property and cash to Hong Kong via foreign exchange controls, emigration transfer conditions, tax obligations and repatriation.

### Top Talent Pass and QMAS Families: Schooling in 2026
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-families-international-school-admission-timeline/
- Published: 2026-05-19
- Tags: Hong Kong, International schools, Application, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
- Summary: For Top Talent Pass and Quality Migrant Admission Scheme families: Hong Kong international school application timeline, visa status, 18-month planning

### TTPS/QMAS: 1–30 Day Checklist for Accounts, Cards, Mortgage
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hk-account-opening-credit-card-mortgage-30-day-checklist/
- Published: 2026-05-17
- Tags: Hong Kong, Account Opening, Credit Card, Mortgage, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
- Summary: 1–30 checklist for TTPS/QMAS arrivals: account opening, credit cards, mortgage pre-approval, Immigration Dept registration and HKMA mortgage restrictions.

### Seven-Year Permanent Residency: Documents and Application Process
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-permanent-residency-documents-application-process/
- Published: 2026-05-17
- Tags: Permanent residency, Documents, Application, Permanent resident, Status verification
- Summary: Hong Kong seven-year permanent residency: document checklist, ROP145 preparation, days-away calculation, covering letter strategy and common pitfalls.

### Hong Kong Permanent Residents Abroad: Preserving Right of Abode
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/pr-retaining-identity-overseas-work-study/
- Published: 2026-05-15
- Tags: Permanent residency, Overseas work, Identity, Home Return Permit, Eligibility verification
- Summary: Non-Chinese nationals abroad over 36 months may lose right of abode; Chinese nationals face lapsed Home Return Permit and passport issues.

### Permanent Residency Granted: Overseas Assets and Tax Residency
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hk-permanent-residence-overseas-assets-tax/
- Published: 2026-05-13
- Tags: Hong Kong permanent residency, Overseas assets, Taxation, CRS reporting, Tax residency
- Summary: Covers Hong Kong permanent residency, overseas assets, tax residency, territorial source principle, CRS, cross-border risks, Immigration and IRD links.

### Hong Kong Permanent Residency and Renouncing Foreign Nationality
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/permanent-residency-chinese-citizenship-renunciation-dual-nationality-hong-kong/
- Published: 2026-05-13
- Tags: Hong Kong, Naturalisation as a Chinese citizen, Dual nationality, Renouncing foreign nationality
- Summary: Hong Kong permanent residents naturalising as Chinese citizens must renounce foreign nationality; China bars dual nationality. Covers process, pitfalls.

### Temporary vs Permanent Hong Kong ID Cards and Right of Abode
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-identity-permanent-vs-temporary-one-way-permit-comparison/
- Published: 2026-05-11
- Tags: Hong Kong Identity, Differences, Permanent Residency, One-way Permit
- Summary: Compares Permanent and non-permanent Identity Card, One-way Permit and birthright, covering right of abode, voting, passport and welfare.

### 36 Consecutive Months Abroad and Loss of Hong Kong Right of Abode
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/permanent-residency-revocation-36-months-hong-kong/
- Published: 2026-05-10
- Tags: Permanent residency, Lapse, 36 months, Right of abode, Non-Chinese
- Summary: A non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent resident absent 36 consecutive months may lose the right of abode. This article covers ordinance, groups and retention.

### Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents: Right of Abode
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/permanent-resident-spouse-children-joint-application/
- Published: 2026-05-09
- Tags: Permanent residency, Children, Spouse, Dependant visa, Right of abode verification
- Summary: Mainland children of Hong Kong permanent residents need a Certificate of Entitlement and One-way Permit for the right of abode; spouses use dependant visa.

### Seven-Year Exit-Day Limit and Ordinary Residence Tolerance
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hk-permanent-residency-exit-days-tolerance/
- Published: 2026-05-08
- Tags: Permanent residency, Exit from Hong Kong, Upper limit, Ordinary residence, Immigration Ordinance
- Summary: Absences over six months require Immigration Department explanation. Covers Hong Kong ordinary residence, tolerance, absence risks and proof of ties.

### Seven-Year Permanent Residency and the 'Ordinary Residence' Test
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/seven-years-permanent-residence-ordinary-residence-six-dimensions/
- Published: 2026-05-07
- Tags: Ordinary residence, Assessment, Hong Kong permanent residency, Migrating to Hong Kong
- Summary: The 'ordinary residence' test is central to Hong Kong's seven-year permanent residency. We set out the Immigration Department's six official dimensions.

### Dependant Permanent Residency: Independent vs Sponsor-Tied Routes
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependent-permanent-residence-independent-vs-tied-calculation/
- Published: 2026-05-06
- Tags: Dependant, Permanent residency, Right of abode, Eligibility verification
- Summary: Dependant PR: seven-year residence is independent of the sponsor; visa and status stay tied. Covers Immigration Ordinance, independent PR and tied risks.

### Dependant Children in Hong Kong: International vs Public Schools
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependent-children-international-school-vs-public-school/
- Published: 2026-05-05
- Tags: Dependant visa, International schools, Public schools, Hong Kong education
- Summary: Dependants' children may attend international or public schools. Covers visa status, Education Bureau non-local student definition, allocation and quotas.

### Dependant Visa Refusal: Five Reasons and Reconsideration
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependant-visa-rejection-reasons-review/
- Published: 2026-05-02
- Tags: Dependant, Visa rejection, Visa reconsideration, Hong Kong immigration
- Summary: Five common reasons for Hong Kong dependant visa rejection: financial sponsorship, relationship proof, sponsor residence status and reconsideration.

### Sponsoring Dependant Parents: Financial Proof Thresholds
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependent-parents-financial-proof-eligibility/
- Published: 2026-05-02
- Tags: Dependant, Parents, Application, Financial capacity, Financial proof
- Summary: Hong Kong residents sponsoring parents as dependants must prove financial capacity. Covers eligibility, income and asset benchmarks, approval pitfalls.

### Dependant Divorce or Separation: Hong Kong Residency Impact
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependant-divorce-separation-hk-immigration-impact/
- Published: 2026-05-01
- Tags: Dependant, Divorce, Dependant visa, Right of Abode, Family change, Immigration law
- Summary: On divorce or separation, a Hong Kong dependant's residency is vetted by the Immigration Department by stage, with child protection and legal responses.

### Dependent Child Turning 18: Visa Renewal to Student or Work Visa
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependant-18-renewal-study-work-switch/
- Published: 2026-04-30
- Tags: Dependent, Age 18, Visa Renewal, Visa Switch, Immigration Ordinance
- Summary: Covers conditions for renewing dependent child's visa at 18 and switching from dependant to student or employment visa per Immigration Department policy.

### Dependant Visa Extension: Sponsor Status and Marital Change
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependant-visa-renewal-guarantor-change-marriage/
- Published: 2026-04-28
- Tags: Dependant, Visa extension, Sponsor, Marital change, Hong Kong immigration policy
- Summary: Legal consequences when a sponsor's visa status changes or a marriage ends during Hong Kong dependant visa extension, under Immigration Department policy.

### Hong Kong Dependant Visa Guarantor Eligibility in 2026
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependant-visa-guarantor-eligibility-hong-kong/
- Published: 2026-04-26
- Tags: Dependant, Guarantor, Dependant visa, Hong Kong immigration, Family reunion
- Summary: Hong Kong dependant visa guarantor rules for spouses, unmarried children under 18 and parents aged 60 or above, with financial proof and status limits.

### Hong Kong Investment Migration 2026: CRS and Tax Residence
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-tax-resident-crs-reporting/
- Published: 2026-04-26
- Tags: nce, Tax Residence, CRS, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Double Taxation Arrangement
- Summary: NCE places Mainland families between tax residence tests and CRS, with IRD's ordinarily resident and 180-day tests, the 183-day rule and compliance routes.

### NCE Renewal and Seven-Year Permanent Residency Guide
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-renewal-permanent-residence-7-years-practical-guide/
- Published: 2026-04-25
- Tags: nce, renewal, permanent residency, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
- Summary: Covers NCE renewal, the seven-year 'ordinary residence' calculation and key points for permanent residency applications.

### Comparing NCE, QMAS and TTPS Category A for High-Net-Worth
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-qmas-ttps-high-net-worth-comparison/
- Published: 2026-04-24
- Tags: NCE, QMAS, TTPS, high-net-worth, Hong Kong migration
- Summary: Compares NCE, QMAS and TTPS Category A on capital thresholds, extension certainty and permanent residency pathways for high-net-worth individuals.

### NCE: IPO Lock-ups, Private Funds and Real Estate Funds
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-hk-ipo-lockup-private-equity-real-estate-funds/
- Published: 2026-04-23
- Tags: NCE, Investment, IPO, Hong Kong Immigration
- Summary: IPO lock-ups, LPF private funds and real estate funds under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (NCE): HK$30 million asset rules.

### NCE Investment Manager Licensing and Product Admission List
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-investment-manager-guide/
- Published: 2026-04-21
- Tags: NCE, Investment manager, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, Hong Kong migration
- Summary: Covers the NCE permitted investment product admission list and the licensed investment manager's ongoing compliance duties.

### NCE Source of Funds KYC Compliance and Evidence Checklist
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-source-of-funds-kyc-compliance/
- Published: 2026-04-21
- Tags: nce, source-of-funds, new-capital-investment-entrant-scheme, compliance-audit
- Summary: Covers NCE source-of-funds KYC under the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance and SFC rules, with an evidence checklist and accountant audit.

### NCE: Six-Month Investment Deadline and Portfolio Compliance
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-portfolio-monitoring-six-months-investment/
- Published: 2026-04-19
- Tags: NCE, Portfolio supervision, Investment deadline, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
- Summary: Portfolio monitoring under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (NCE): the 6-month investment deadline, asset maintenance and reporting duties.

### NCE HK$27 Million and HK$3 Million: Investment Management
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-2700-300-investment-management-company-operations/
- Published: 2026-04-18
- Tags: nce, investment management company, NCE investment, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
- Summary: NCE applicants use an investment management company for compliant management, asset segregation and reporting of HK$27 million and HK$3 million assets.

### NCE HK$30 Million Threshold Eligible Assets and Restrictions
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-30-million-threshold-investment-assets-restrictions/
- Published: 2026-04-16
- Tags: New Capital Investment, NCE, Threshold, Investment Migration, Asset Restrictions
- Summary: The NCE sets a HK$30 million threshold covering eligible financial assets, real estate and the mandatory HK$3 million portfolio, with restrictions.

### IANG Extensions Refused in 2026: Route from Refusal to Appeal
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-rejection-appeal-path/
- Published: 2026-04-13
- Tags: IANG, Refused extension of stay, IANG appeal routes
- Summary: IANG extension refusals: six grounds, Immigration Department criteria, and routes from administrative or petition review to judicial review and prevention.

### 2026 IANG Switch Timing: TTPS, QMAS or Employment Visa
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-to-ttps-qmas-employment-visa-timing/
- Published: 2026-04-13
- Tags: iang, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Employed Visa Renewal
- Summary: Employed IANG holders compare TTPS, QMAS and Employment Visa switches, weighing lapsed-extension risk, seven-year residence clock, gaps and tax impact.

### IANG Compliance: Working Remotely in Greater Bay Area in 2026
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-greater-bay-area-remote-work-compliance/
- Published: 2026-04-12
- Tags: IANG, Greater Bay Area, Remote Work, Visa Renewal, Cross-border Taxation
- Summary: IANG holders working remotely in Greater Bay Area on Hong Kong salary face legal risks over visa renewal, MPF against IRD and MPFA rules

### IANG Permanent Residency: Unemployment Impact on Seven-Year Rule
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-permanent-residence-7-years-unemployment-impact/
- Published: 2026-04-11
- Tags: IANG, permanent residency, seven years, unemployment, ordinary residence, Immigration Department guidance
- Summary: IANG holders must satisfy the ordinary residence continuous seven-year rule for Hong Kong permanent residency. Unemployment periods affect continuity.

### IANG vs TTPS Category C for Hong Kong University Graduates
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-vs-ttps-category-c-comparison/
- Published: 2026-04-10
- Tags: IANG, TTPS, Category C, differences, visa comparison
- Summary: Compares IANG and TTPS Category C for Hong Kong university graduates on eligibility, timing, extension paths and permanent residency to choose a stay visa.

### 2026 Hong Kong IANG Renewal and Dependant Visa: Key Regulatory Points
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-spouse-children-visa-integration/
- Published: 2026-04-09
- Tags: iang, spouse, children, dependant, renewal
- Summary: How IANG extension of stay and dependant visa applications fit together: sponsor requirements, spouse and children arrangements, and risks.

### 2026 IANG Self-Employment Renewal: Company Setup and Evidence
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-self-employed-entrepreneur-visa-renewal/
- Published: 2026-04-08
- Tags: IANG, Self-employment, Entrepreneurship, Visa renewal
- Summary: IANG self-employment renewal covers company setup, Business Registration (BR), business evidence and Immigration Department assessment.

### Does an IANG Holder Working Outside Hong Kong Affect Visa Renewal?
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-not-in-hong-kong-renewal/
- Published: 2026-04-07
- Tags: IANG, Not in Hong Kong, Visa Renewal, IANG Visa, Plan to Stay and Work in Hong Kong
- Summary: How working outside Hong Kong affects IANG renewal: the local employment requirement, offshore postings, mainland secondments and right of abode.

### IANG Visa Extension 2026: Employment, Salary and Documents
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-renewal-conditions-2026-practical-guide/
- Published: 2026-04-06
- Tags: iang, visa-extension, requirements, work-visa, hong-kong-immigration
- Summary: 2026 IANG visa extension: non-local graduates need employment contracts, monthly salary and documents, with Immigration Department links and pitfalls.

### IANG 6-Month Application Window: Activate After Graduation
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-6-month-application-window-activation-timing/
- Published: 2026-04-04
- Tags: IANG, 6-month window, application, visa activation, graduation date
- Summary: IANG 6-month application window: set graduation date, use a certification letter, file on time, activate to secure a 24-month stay without a job offer.

### QMAS Seven-Year Ordinarily Resident Assessment: Six Dimensions
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/quality-migrants-7-year-ordinarily-resident-assessment-6-dimensions/
- Published: 2026-04-03
- Tags: QMAS, Seven-year permanent residency, Ordinarily resident, Seven years of residence in Hong Kong, Permanent resident
- Summary: QMAS applicants must meet the seven-year 'ordinarily resident' requirement. Six dimensions cover absence reasons, habitual residence and local employment.

### Switching from QMAS to TTPS: Eligibility and Procedure
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/quality-migrant-to-top-talent-pass-pathway/
- Published: 2026-04-02
- Tags: QMAS, TTPS, Visa switching, Hong Kong immigration
- Summary: QMAS holders switching to TTPS: eligibility, dependant transitions, One-way Permit and Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, and 7-year residence continuity.

### QMAS Application Timeline: Four Stages from Interview to Notice
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-in-principle-approval-appointment-interview-timeline/
- Published: 2026-03-29
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Appointment booking, Interview, Timeline, Medical examination, Notification letter
- Summary: QMAS timeline after approval in principle: interview booking, Immigration Department meeting, medical exam and formal visa, with milestones and delays.

### QMAS extension of stay: virtual office address compliance
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-virtual-office-compliance-address/
- Published: 2026-03-29
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Virtual Office, Compliance, Extension of Stay, Hong Kong Immigration
- Summary: QMAS extension of stay needs ordinary residence and a business. A virtual office may not meet 'actual occupation' and 'genuine operations' requirements.

### QMAS extension: 36 months, 3+2 years, five years for Top Talent
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-renewal-2plus3-vs-3plus3/
- Published: 2026-03-27
- Tags: QMAS stay extension, QMAS extension of stay, QMAS limit of stay, General Points Test, Top Talent category
- Summary: QMAS stay periods: 36 months for General Points Test, eight years for the Achievement-based Points Test, 3+2 years extension, five years for Top Talent.

### QMAS Dependant Visa: Spouse, Child and Application Guide
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-dependant-application-spouse-child/
- Published: 2026-03-27
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Dependant, Application, Immigration Department, Family Migration
- Summary: Dependant visas under QMAS: legal basis, financial threshold, application process and document checklist, spouses' and children's work and study limits.

### QMAS Selection: Four Prerequisites, 12 Criteria, No Guarantee
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-ai-screening-interview-review-mechanism/
- Published: 2026-03-25
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Hong Kong visa, General Points Test, Hong Kong QMAS approval, Talent List
- Summary: QMAS selection: four eligibility requirements, then General Points Test (6 of 12). Meeting the threshold does not guarantee approval.

### QMAS Work Experience Criteria Under the General Points Test
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-11-year-industry-experience-5-year-senior-management-evidence/
- Published: 2026-03-25
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, General Points Test, QMAS work experience, Hong Kong visa, Assessment criteria
- Summary: QMAS GPT work experience: five years; three with a multinational or renowned company; three in a specific sector; two years' international.

### QMAS Age Criterion: Aged 50 or Under, One of 12 Criteria
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-age-distribution-30-40-50-plus/
- Published: 2026-03-23
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Hong Kong visa, QMAS age limit, General Points Test, QMAS over 50
- Summary: QMAS treats age (50 or under) as one of 12 assessment criteria. Applicants need 6 of 12; those over 50 may qualify through the other 11 criteria.

### QMAS Work Experience Criteria: International and Renowned Firms
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-work-experience-quality-migrant-scheme/
- Published: 2026-03-22
- Tags: QMAS, Hong Kong visa, QMAS work experience, QMAS international work experience, General Points Test
- Summary: How QMAS defines and evidences its work experience criteria: five years, three years in renowned firms or key industries, and two years international.

### QMAS, TTPS and IANG: A Decision Guide for Mainland Middle-Class
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-vs-ttps-vs-iang-decision-guide/
- Published: 2026-03-21
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Differences, IANG, Mainland middle class
- Summary: Compares Hong Kong's QMAS, TTPS and IANG across eligibility, stay, extension and the permanent residency path for mainland middle-class families.

### QMAS Extension of Stay: Two Addresses, Two Documents in Practice
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-extension-two-addresses-two-documents/
- Published: 2026-03-20
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Extension of Stay, Two Addresses, Two Documents, Self-employment, Entrepreneurship
- Summary: QMAS stay extension requires Two Addresses, Two Documents; employees, self-employed and entrepreneurs need different substantive supporting documents.

### QMAS Rejection: Five Common Application Mistakes
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-rejection-5-common-mistakes/
- Published: 2026-03-20
- Tags: QMAS, Rejection, Reasons, Academic Mismatch, Settlement Plan, Talent List
- Summary: Five practical QMAS application mistakes: academic mismatch, insufficient experience and a vague settlement plan, and how to avoid them.

### QMAS Form: APT Profile, Talent List, Recommendation Letter
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-plan-writing-template-advantages-contribution-ai-screening/
- Published: 2026-03-18
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, QMAS Application Form, QMAS Achievement Statement, QMAS Personal Profile, Hong Kong Visa
- Summary: QMAS form: applicants must write the 250–500-word APT profile, the Talent List field and the employer recommendation letter. As of 7 October 2026.

### 2026 Hong Kong QMAS APT Criteria and Olympic Nobel Case Analysis
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/achievement-based-strata-olympic-nobel-cases-criteria-mapping/
- Published: 2026-03-17
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Achievement-based Points Test, Olympic medals, Nobel Prize
- Summary: Hong Kong QMAS APT assessed via Olympic and Nobel cases, covering its two assessment criteria, eligibility and permitted stay period.

### QMAS GPT: Six Categories and Twelve Criteria to Apply
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-2025-new-assessment-criteria/
- Published: 2026-03-15
- Tags: QMAS, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Hong Kong immigration
- Summary: QMAS GPT six categories and twelve criteria: age, academic qualifications, work experience, language, annual income and business ownership.

### QMAS 12 Criteria Scoring Guide and Six-Criterion Threshold
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-12-criteria-scoring-guide/
- Published: 2026-03-14
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, 12 Criteria, Scoring, Assessment Criteria, QMAS
- Summary: QMAS 12 criteria cover age, academic qualifications, work experience, language, annual income and business ownership; cases show the 6-criterion threshold.

### TTPS Property Purchase: BSD Refund and Seven-Year Residency
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-scheme-bsd-property-rebate-7-years/
- Published: 2026-03-12
- Tags: TTPS, Property purchase, BSD, Stamp duty exemption, Hong Kong permanent residency, Non-local talent tax refund
- Summary: TTPS holders face BSD and stamp duty on Hong Kong property. Refund hinges on seven-year permanent residency, with cash-flow planning and pitfalls.

### TTPS Dependants' Children: Hong Kong School Admissions
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-children-school-admissions-hk/
- Published: 2026-03-12
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Children, Schools, International Schools, Admission Guide
- Summary: TTPS dependants' children share local admission rights, covering government and aided allocation, DSS and private schools, international school debentures.

### TTPS Extension for Insurance Agents: Compliance Red Lines
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-renewal-insurance-sales-compliance/
- Published: 2026-03-10
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Selling insurance, Visa extension, TTPS, Insurance agent
- Summary: TTPS applicants sell insurance to meet the work requirement, but self-buying policies or faking income risks false self-employment and false statement.

### Top Talent Pass: Switching to Category B Below HK$2.5 Million
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-class-a-income-not-enough-to-class-b-conversion/
- Published: 2026-03-10
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Category A, Income shortfall, Category B, Remedial switch
- Summary: Switch Top Talent Pass Scheme Category A to B under HK$2.5 million with a world top-100 bachelor's and three years' experience. Eligibility, risks

### TTPS 2026 Processing Time by Category A/B/C and Approval Tips
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-approval-time-2026/
- Published: 2026-03-09
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Processing Time, 2026, High-end Talent Pass, Visa Approval, Speed-up Tips
- Summary: TTPS 2026 takes four weeks after documents and fee received. Category A 36 months, B and C 24; Category C quota-controlled. Practical tips on documents.

### TTPS, One-way Permit and New CIES for Mainland Families
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/mainland-middleclass-hk-migration-paths-compared/
- Published: 2026-03-08
- Tags: Migrating to Hong Kong, Pathways, Comparison, Top Talent Pass Scheme, One-way Permit, New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
- Summary: Comparison of the TTPS, One-way Permit and New CIES for mainland middle-class families on eligibility, quotas and permanent residency.

### Hong Kong Talent Offshore Planning: CRS and Tax Residency 2026
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hktalent-crs-tax-residency-planning/
- Published: 2026-03-06
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, CRS, Tax Residency, Offshore Asset Planning, Tax Compliance
- Summary: TTPS applicants confirm Hong Kong tax residency and manage CRS through a compliant offshore asset framework covering tax residence tests and due diligence.

### TTPS Category A Income Proof: Document Checklist
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-scheme-income-proof-materials/
- Published: 2026-03-05
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Proof of Performance, Documents, Proof of Income, Category A Application
- Summary: Category A TTPS applicants must prove equity gains, performance bonuses and company bank statements under Immigration Department rules.

### 2026 TTPS Renewal: Will MPF Contributions Become the Key to Approval?
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-mpf-renewal-impact/
- Published: 2026-03-04
- Tags: TTPS, MPF, Renewal, Mandatory Provident Fund, Immigration Department
- Summary: Whether MPF contributions decide TTPS extension of stay: the renewal timeline, supporting documents and common pitfalls.

### TTPS Renewal: 3-Year Extension vs "2+6" Long-Stay
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-renewal-3-year-vs-2-plus-6-strategy/
- Published: 2026-03-03
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Long-stay visa, 2+6, Renewal, Strategic choice
- Summary: TTPS renewal offers a standard extension of up to three years or a "2+6" long-stay for top talent meeting the HK$2 million salaries tax threshold.

### TTPS 90-Day Activation Rule: Entry Procedures for Overseas Applicants
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-90-day-activation-entry-procedures/
- Published: 2026-03-03
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Activation, Entry, e-Visa, Entry Procedure
- Summary: How the 90-day activation rule works for TTPS holders applying from overseas, with the entry procedures.

### 2026 Comparison of Compliant Pathways: TTPS to QMAS, IANG and NCE
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-to-qmas-iang-nce-compliance/
- Published: 2026-03-01
- Tags: TTPS, QMAS, TTPS to QMAS, IANG, Visa Conversion
- Summary: TTPS extension rules are tightening. This article compares compliant conversion to QMAS, IANG or NCE work visa for seven-year permanent residency.

### TTPS Temporary Identity Card and Residence Rules for Extension
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-scheme-maintain-temporary-id-without-residence/
- Published: 2026-02-28
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Temporary Identity Card, Extension of stay requirements, Ordinary residence, Verification of permanent resident status
- Summary: A TTPS Identity Card holder who does not reside in Hong Kong must meet extension and ordinary residence rules for stay continuity.

### TTPS Self-Employed Renewal: Two Addresses, Two Records
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-self-employed-renewal-two-address-two-records/
- Published: 2026-02-26
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Self-employment, Visa renewal, Visa refusal, Company registration, Business address
- Summary: TTPS self-employed renewal applies the Two Addresses, Two Records test: company registration, business address compliance and hiring local staff.

### TTPS Initial Stay: 36 Months for Category A, 24 for B/C
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-scheme-renewal-timeline-class-a-vs-bc/
- Published: 2026-02-25
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS), Hong Kong visa, TTPS extension, Limit of stay, Top Talent category
- Summary: TTPS Category A gets a 36-month initial stay and B/C 24 months, with a six-year extension under the Top Talent category and required documents.

### TTPS Dependant Visa: Spouses, Children Under 18, Parents
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-family-visa-strategy-spouse-children-parents/
- Published: 2026-02-25
- Tags: TTPS, Dependant, Parents, Visa Strategy, Family Migration
- Summary: TTPS dependant visa covers applications for spouses and children under 18, restrictions for parents, and reunion after permanent residency.

### TTPS Renewal Rules and the Ordinary Residence Myth
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-renewal-not-in-hk-usual-residence/
- Published: 2026-02-23
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS), Not coming to Hong Kong, Stay renewal, Ordinary residence, Seven years of residence in Hong Kong
- Summary: Some think they can renew TTPS without coming to Hong Kong. This article explains the Immigration Department's renewal rules and ordinary residence test.

### TTPS Category A/B/C: Eligibility, Extension-of-Stay, Residency
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-scheme-abc-categories-comparison/
- Published: 2026-02-21
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS), Categories A, B and C, Differences, Extension-of-Stay Difficulty, Permanent Residency Pathway
- Summary: TTPS A, B and C compared on eligibility, extension-of-stay and the seven-year permanent residency pathway, with structural differences.

### TTPS Category C 2026: Eligible Universities List and Application
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/gao-cai-tong-c-class-200-university-list/
- Published: 2026-02-20
- Tags: TTPS, Category C, Eligible Universities List, 200, Top Talent Pass Scheme
- Summary: TTPS Category C: 10,000 quotas for fresh graduates; the 199-institution list covers 985/211 and overseas top-100 schools, leading to permanent residency.

### TTPS Category C: 200 Eligible Universities for Recent Graduates
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-category-c-200-universities-list-analysis/
- Published: 2026-02-18
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Category C, Eligible University List, 200, Recent Graduates, Overseas Prestigious Universities
- Summary: TTPS Category C list grew to 200 institutions, covering 13 Mainland 985/211 universities and top-100 global schools, with application and renewal guidance.

### TTPS Category B Work Experience Proof: Document Checklist
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-category-b-work-experience-proof/
- Published: 2026-02-17
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Category B, Work experience proof, Qualifying university, Immigration Department guidance
- Summary: TTPS Category B work experience proof: employer letters, tax and MPF records, evidence for self-employed and part-timers, plus rejection pitfalls.

### TTPS Category A Top Talent: HK$2,000,000 and Two-Year Stay
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-2-6-extension-salary-tax-200k/
- Published: 2026-02-14
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Top Talent, Extension of stay, Salaries tax assessment
- Summary: TTPS Category A applicants attain Top Talent status and six-year stay via HK$2,000,000 salaries tax assessable income and two-year Hong Kong residence.

### TTPS Category A HK$2.5 Million Income Assessment 2025-2026
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-a-250k-income-verification-2025-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-13
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Category A, HK$2.5 million, income assessment, visa application, Hong Kong immigration
- Summary: 2025-2026 TTPS Category A HK$2.5 million income threshold: salaries, comprehensive, overseas, equity incentive income; accepted and excluded documents.

### TTPS Category A: HK$2.5 Million Income Recognition Rules
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/ttps-category-a-2-5m-income-recognition-2025-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-11
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Category A, HK$2.5 million, income recognition, salaries income, equity incentives
- Summary: TTPS Category A applicants with HK$2.5m income must show salaries, business profits, overseas pay and equity incentives under Immigration rules.

### QMAS Self-Check: 12 GPT Criteria and the 6-Criterion Threshold
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-points-calculator-tool-explanation-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-11
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, QMAS self-assessment, General Points Test, Assessment criteria, Hong Kong visa
- Summary: Explains the QMAS on-site self-check tool: the 12 GPT criteria, the 6-criterion threshold, self-check limits and next steps as of 7 October 2026.

### Hong Kong Tax: Salaries, Profits and No Capital Gains Tax
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/hong-kong-tax-vs-overseas-attraction-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-10
- Tags: Hong Kong tax system, Relocating to Hong Kong, Investment migration
- Summary: Hong Kong's tax system: two-tier salaries tax, profits tax under the territorial source principle, and no capital gains, estate duty or VAT.

### First Week in Hong Kong: Bank Account, Renting, MPF, Tax File
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/move-to-hk-first-week-checklist-bank-housing-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-09
- Tags: Settling in Hong Kong, Moving to Hong Kong
- Summary: First-week Hong Kong checklist: Hong Kong Identity Card, bank account, renting, tax file number, MPF, SIM card, Octopus and medical registration.

### Section 2A Immigration Ordinance: Seven-Year Ordinary Residence
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/seven-year-permanent-residency-immigration-ordinance-2a/
- Published: 2026-02-06
- Tags: permanent residency threshold, seven-year permanent residency, Hong Kong permanent residency
- Summary: Section 2A analysis: original text, common law 'ordinarily resident' definition, and multi-factor test from Vallejos & Domingo (2013) and ZN (2018).

### 2026 Hong Kong Dependant Visa for TTPS, QMAS and IANG Holders
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/dependant-visa-hong-kong-family-bringing-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-06
- Tags: Dependant visa, Relocating to Hong Kong
- Summary: Dependant definition (spouse, children under 18), documents, study and work rights, permanent residency clock, same-sex spouse status after QT case.

### Global Talent War and Hong Kong's QMAS, TTPS and ASMTP
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/migration-hk-20260510-282/
- Published: 2026-02-06
- Tags: Hong Kong migration, Top talent, Global talent competition, US immigration policy, Hong Kong migration guide
- Summary: US immigration cuts intensify the global talent race. This article analyses Hong Kong's talent admission policies, including QMAS, TTPS and ASMTP.

### NCE: HK$30 Million Threshold and Portfolio Requirements
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/nce-capital-investment-2024-restart-policy/
- Published: 2026-02-03
- Tags: Investment migration, NCE, Policy updates
- Summary: New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, relaunched March 2024: HK$30 million threshold, investment portfolio and application process, versus TTPS and QMAS.

### IANG to Permanent Residency 2026: 7-Year Record-Keeping
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-to-permanent-residency-7-year-path-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-02
- Tags: IANG visa, Permanent residency threshold, Seven-year permanent residency
- Summary: IANG first visa is 24 months, then work extension or switch to TTPS or QMAS. Seven years of continuous ordinary residence need visa-switch continuity.

### IANG for Greater Bay Area Campus Graduates: 2026 Details
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/iang-policy-2024-greater-bay-area-expansion/
- Published: 2026-02-01
- Tags: IANG Visa, Policy Updates
- Summary: How the IANG arrangement applies to graduates of Greater Bay Area campuses of eligible universities: eligibility, application and permitted stay.

### QMAS vs TTPS: Which Suits 30-45 Middle-to-Senior Managers
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-vs-top-talent-pass-which-pathway-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-31
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Migrating to Hong Kong
- Summary: TTPS Categories A/B/C vs QMAS for 30-45 managers across entry thresholds, visa length, job-offer need, extension review and the permanent residency clock.

### QMAS GPT: 12 Criteria, Six Categories, 6-Criteria Threshold
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/qmas-225-points-scoring-system-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-30
- Tags: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, General Points Test, Assessment Criteria, Application Eligibility Threshold, Hong Kong Visa
- Summary: Quality Migrant Admission Scheme: 12 General Points Test criteria, six categories, 6-criteria threshold, Achievement-based Points Test, stay arrangements.

### TTPS Extension-of-Stay Refusals and Seven Common Causes
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-renewal-failure-cases-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-29
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Permanent residency threshold
- Summary: TTPS extension-of-stay refusals: seven causes from appeal and tribunal cases, covering employment, MPF and contribution gaps.

### TTPS Category B vs C: Eligible Bachelor's, Experience, Quota
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/top-talent-pass-scheme-b-c-class-comparison-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-28
- Tags: Top Talent Pass Scheme, Moving to Hong Kong
- Summary: TTPS B: eligible bachelor's + 3 years, no quota; C: same degree under 3 years, annual quota, first-come. List updates, renewal, selection.

### 2026 Hong Kong Two-Way Migration: TTPS and Outbound Trends
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/migration-hk-20260508-200/
- Published: 2026-01-07
- Tags: Hong Kong migration, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Two-way migration, 2026, Visa renewal
- Summary: Hong Kong's 2026 two-way migration: TTPS renewals begin, QMAS clarified, CIES refined, UK BN(O) and GTI advance overseas.

### 2026 Hong Kong Migration Routes: Eligibility to Settlement
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/migration-hk-20260508-216/
- Published: 2025-12-22
- Tags: Migrating to Hong Kong, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Top Talent Pass Scheme, IANG visa, Hong Kong permanent residency
- Summary: Compares QMAS, TTPS, ASMTP and IANG for Hong Kong migration: eligibility, processes, cost estimates, permanent residency and comparison tables.

### 2026 Hong Kong Two-Way Migration: Moving In and Out
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/migration-hk-20260508-138/
- Published: 2025-11-14
- Tags: Hong Kong migration, Two-way migration, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Top Talent Pass Scheme, BN(O) visa, IANG, Investment migration, Hongkongers migrating overseas
- Summary: Covers Hong Kong inbound routes within the two-way migration framework: QMAS, TTPS, ASMTP, IANG, New CIES and family reunion.

### 2025 Hong Kong Migration Policy Updates Across Five Schemes
- URL: https://migration.hk/en/posts/migration-hk-20260508-121/
- Published: 2025-11-12
- Tags: Migrating to Hong Kong, Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, Investment Migration, Hong Kong Visa
- Summary: Covers 2025 Hong Kong migration changes: the TTPS expanded its eligible university list, QMAS adopted 12 criteria and New CIES relaunched.

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