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Moving to Hong Kong: A 365-Day Practical Timeline from D-90 to D+365
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.
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NCE: HK$30 Million Threshold and Portfolio Requirements
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, relaunched March 2024: HK$30 million threshold, investment portfolio and application process, versus TTPS and QMAS.
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2026 TTPS Renewal: Will MPF Contributions Become the Key to Approval?
Whether MPF contributions decide TTPS extension of stay: the renewal timeline, supporting documents and common pitfalls.
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2026 Comparison of Compliant Pathways: TTPS to QMAS, IANG and NCE
TTPS extension rules are tightening. This article compares compliant conversion to QMAS, IANG or NCE work visa for seven-year permanent residency.
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TTPS Renewal Rules and the Ordinary Residence Myth
Some think they can renew TTPS without coming to Hong Kong. This article explains the Immigration Department's renewal rules and ordinary residence test.
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TTPS Extension for Insurance Agents: Compliance Red Lines
TTPS applicants sell insurance to meet the work requirement, but self-buying policies or faking income risks false self-employment and false statement.
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TTPS Renewal: 3-Year Extension vs "2+6" Long-Stay
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.
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TTPS Dependants' Children: Hong Kong School Admissions
TTPS dependants' children share local admission rights, covering government and aided allocation, DSS and private schools, international school debentures.
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TTPS Category A: HK$2.5 Million Income Recognition Rules
TTPS Category A applicants with HK$2.5m income must show salaries, business profits, overseas pay and equity incentives under Immigration rules.
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TTPS Temporary Identity Card and Residence Rules for Extension
A TTPS Identity Card holder who does not reside in Hong Kong must meet extension and ordinary residence rules for stay continuity.
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TTPS Category A Income Proof: Document Checklist
Category A TTPS applicants must prove equity gains, performance bonuses and company bank statements under Immigration Department rules.
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TTPS Property Purchase: BSD Refund and Seven-Year Residency
TTPS holders face BSD and stamp duty on Hong Kong property. Refund hinges on seven-year permanent residency, with cash-flow planning and pitfalls.