Your goal
You are seeking temporary residence by category A high-income route.
International immigration
Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme
Explore Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme and plan your next move with clarity. We will help you understand the route, organise the information you need and prepare for what comes next.
At a glance
Key details for your planning
- Outcome
- Temporary residence
- Who qualifies
- For applicants planning to qualify by category A high-income route who can meet the programme's eligibility…
- Family
- An eligible spouse or partner and unmarried dependent children may apply as dependants under Immigration…
- Application path
- 5 main stages
Could this route suit you?
See whether this route fits your plans
For applicants planning to qualify by category A high-income route who can meet the programme's eligibility and continuing conditions.
Your qualifying basis
The recognised options are category A high-income route, category B eligible-university graduate route with the required experience, or category C recent eligible-university graduate route, subject to the current quota.
Your ongoing plan
Maintain valid permission and comply with its conditions
What this route can offer
The status you are working towards
The pass grants temporary permission to stay and pursue permitted employment or business activity in Hong Kong; extensions depend on the holder’s circumstances.
TTPS is not permanent residence. Tax and seven-year permanent-resident questions require separate analysis.
Your route options
Ways to qualify
Category A high-income route
This is a recognised qualifying basis under the programme: Category A high-income route.
Category B eligible-university graduate route with the required experience
This is a recognised qualifying basis under the programme: Category B eligible-university graduate route with the required experience.
Category C recent eligible-university graduate route, subject to the current quota
This is a recognised qualifying basis under the programme: Category C recent eligible-university graduate route, subject to the current quota.
Planning for your family
Include your family in the plan
An eligible spouse or partner and unmarried dependent children may apply as dependants under Immigration Department policy.
What you will need
Prepare with confidence
Who can qualify
- Applicants may qualify under one of the current high-income or eligible-university graduate categories, including category-specific work-experience conditions.
Qualifying basis
- Category A high-income route
- Category B eligible-university graduate route with the required experience
- Category C recent eligible-university graduate route, subject to the current quota
Documents and checks
- Prepare income, degree and work-history evidence as applicable
- Evidence qualifying employment or business activity for extension
- Keep evidence for the extension category
Your next steps
A clear plan from the start
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Identify the correct TTPS category
Identify the correct TTPS category
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Prepare income, degree and work-history evidence as applicable
Prepare income, degree and work-history evidence as applicable
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Submit the Immigration Department application
Submit the Immigration Department application
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Complete entry-permit and identity-card formalities
Complete entry-permit and identity-card formalities
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Evidence qualifying employment or business activity for extension
Evidence qualifying employment or business activity for extension
Keeping your position on track
What to plan for after approval
Maintain valid permission
Maintain valid permission and comply with its conditions
Keep evidence for the extension category
Keep evidence for the extension category
Report changes through the Immigration Department process
Report changes through the Immigration Department process
How Prism 7 can help
Clear advice. Practical preparation.
Prism 7 gives you a clearer route forward — from understanding the options that suit your plans to organising documents and coordinating the next steps. We keep you informed about what is needed, what is happening and what to prepare next.
Understand your options
We start with your plans, priorities and the route options that could be relevant.
Prepare with confidence
We help you organise the documents and information needed for the route you choose.
Keep moving forward
We keep the next steps clear, so you know what to prepare and when to act.
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View programmeYour questions answered
Frequently asked questions
The pass grants temporary permission to stay and pursue permitted employment or business activity in Hong Kong; extensions depend on the holder's circumstances.
An eligible spouse or partner and unmarried dependent children may apply as dependants under Immigration Department policy.
The pass has a defined permission period.
Maintain valid permission and comply with its conditions. Keep evidence for the extension category. Report changes through the Immigration Department process.
TTPS is not permanent residence. Tax and seven-year permanent-resident questions require separate analysis.
Let us talk about your plans
Start with what you want to achieve
Tell us what you want to achieve, who is involved and when you hope to make the move. We will help you understand the options and the next practical step.