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To address the problem of acute manpower shortage in skilled trades in Hong Kong, the Government will, under the General Employment Policy (GEP) and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP), allow outside individuals to apply for entry into Hong Kong to join eight skilled trades facing acute manpower shortage. Applicants are required to be non-degree professionals meeting the relevant qualifications as specified in the “Technical Professional List” and aged between 18 and 40. This new arrangement will be on pilot for three years with an overall quota 10 000, and the quota for each skilled trade is limited to 3 000.

The “Technical Professional List” covers eight specified skilled trades, namely new industrialisation technicians, nurses, aircraft maintenance technicians, marine services technicians (local vessels), information technology technicians, lift/escalator technicians, building information modeling coordinators and electrical technicians. The applicant must meet the minimum qualification requirements specified for the corresponding specific skilled trade on the “Technical Professional List”, including academic qualifications, work experience, professional qualifications (such as local registration or licence to practise) and skills, etc. In addition, according to the prevailing requirements under GEP and ASMTP, the relevant professionals are required to have secured an employment offer from a local enterprise before application, and the remuneration package should be commensurate with the market level for similar jobs.

For application details, please refer to the Guidebook for General Employment Policy and Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (Technical Professionals Stream).