The Talent List would highlight to world talents which specific professions are needed most for Hong Kong’s further economic development, and would help attract them to come to Hong Kong.
Talents of respective professions under the Talent List may apply to stay in Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS). For applicants who meet the qualification requirements of the respective professions under the Talent List, subject to documentary proofs, 30 bonus points will be given under the General Points Test of the QMAS while the minimum passing mark remains unchanged at 80.
During assessment, reference will be made to the qualification requirements of the respective professions of the Talent List. Applicant who meets the requirements and are supported by documentary proofs will be given 30 bonus points under the General Points Test of the QMAS upon approval.
ImmD may also seek advice from relevant Government bureaux / departments / professional bodies to ascertain whether the applicant meets the qualification requirements of the respective profession under the Talent List.
Under the revised point-scoring scheme, the maximum points under General Points Test increase from 225 to 245. The current minimum passing mark remains unchanged at 80.
In the 2021 Policy Address, it was announced that the annual quota be increased to 4 000. In accordance with the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, the annual quota of the QMAS is suspended for a period of two years with effect from 1 January 2023. The Government may review the annual quota from time to time by considering the socio-economic needs and the needs of human resources in Hong Kong.