Hong Kong Fintech Ecosystem Report

20 3 Years’ Stay for 1. Persons with annual income reaching US$0.32M (HK$2.5M) 2. Graduates from 198 designated universities globally Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) Wage subsidy for a maximum of 4 research staff for up to 3 years Ph.D. US$4,481 (HK$35,000)/month Master US$2,945 (HK$23,000)/month Bachelor US$2,560 (HK$20,000)/month Research Talent Hub (RTH) ii 3 Years’ Stay Fast-track arrangement to admit overseas/ mainland technology talent undertake R&D work in HK Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) For entries of Vietnamese, Laotian and Nepalese talents Relaxed Visa Requirement 3 Years’ Stay For admitted professionals from the Mainland Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) 3 Years’ Stay For admitted professionals from overseas, Taiwan and Macao General Employment Policy (GEP) US$15,363 (HK$120,000) / year For PhD holders subsidized under Research Talent Hub Living Allowance The amounts in US$ are shown for reference only. Please refer to the amounts in Hong Kong dollars. Schemes for Quality Talent and Professionals i 3 Years’ Stay for 1. Highly skilled/ talented persons regardless of sector 2. Talent with outstanding achievement (e.g. Nobel prize, international awards) Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) Sources: i. Hong Kong Talent Engage ii. Innovation and Technology Commission