The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) is a points-based immigration program designed to attract highly skilled or talented individuals to settle in Hong Kong and contribute to its economic competitiveness. Under QMAS, applicants do not need a job offer before applying and can bring their spouse or legally recognised partner and unmarried dependent children under 18.

Key Features:

• No job offer required to apply
• Open to highly skilled professionals and talented individuals
• Two assessment routes: General Points Test & Achievement-based Points Test
• Pathway to bring eligible family members
• Not open to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, and North Korea

QMAS Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must first meet all prerequisites before being assessed under one of the two points-based routes.

A. Prerequisites for All Applicants

B. Assessment Routes

After meeting the prerequisites, applicants choose one of the following assessment routes:

1. General Points Test

Applicants are assessed on factors such as age, academic/professional qualifications, work experience, language proficiency, and family background. A minimum passing score (currently 80 points) is required.

2. Achievement-based Points Test

For individuals with exceptional talent or outstanding achievements (e.g., Olympic medals, Nobel prizes, internationally recognized awards). Only one point-scoring factor: achievement. No minimum passing score, but only a limited number of applicants are selected.

General Points Test – Points Breakup

Achievement-based Points Test

This test selects applicants who have exceptional skills/Talent.

Applicants who meet 1 of the following conditions will get 225 points or else the application will be rejected.

• Applicant has been awarded for its exceptional achievement.
• E.g., Olympics, Nobel, national-international awards.
• Applicant’s work has contributed majorly to its field.
• E.g., Lifetime Achievement Award from the industry.

Selection Process

• Meet prerequisites – Qualify to apply.
• Get assessed under 1 of the following point-based tests:
  • General Points Test
  • Achievement-based Points Test
• Selection as per quota allocation.
  • Application will get a rank as per scores awarded.
  • Short-listing of high scoring applicants.
• Receive Approval in-principle letter
  • Post allocation of quota get Approval in-principle letter.
    • Arrive in Honk Kong for a personal interview and submit original documents to the Immigration department for verification.
    • Applicant can enter Honk Kong as a visitor.
• Post verification and approval get visa/entry permit to stay in Hong Kong.

Wish to immigrate to Hong Kong to work and settle permanently later? If yes, then the QMAS visa is the best option for applicants.

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