Why choose Hong Kong identity?
Hong Kong as an international financial center，Not only does it have a sound legal system and a low tax environment，It is also a bridge connecting mainland China and the global market.。Obtain Hong Kong resident status，Is carried out by high net worth individualsTax residency planning、Asset allocation consultingandWealth inheritance planningimportant cornerstone of。
Hong Kong implements the principle of geographical source taxation，No inheritance tax、No capital gains tax，The maximum personal salary tax is only 17%。
Eligible dependent children may be、age、School types and education policies apply for Hong Kong education resources；Admission、Examination and admission results are determined independently by the school and the governing body。
The procedures for setting up a company are simple，Free entry and exit of funds，Is an ideal springboard to expand international business。
After obtaining Hong Kong permanent resident status and meeting the qualifications，Can apply for Hong Kong SAR passport；The visa-free or visa-on-arrival arrangements are subject to the latest policies of the Hong Kong Immigration Department and the destination.。
Comparison of mainstream application plans
The Hong Kong Immigration Department provides a variety of talent entry programs。Hong Kong Information Communications will be based on the applicant’s academic qualifications、work experience、income、Employment arrangements and family planning，Assist in comparing application paths that are more consistent with current qualifications and material base；Final approval is decided independently by the Immigration Department。
Applicant conditions and continuing matters after approval
The personnel conditions here are the qualifications of the applicant and dependents，Not a fixed team establishment。Applicants for the Talent Scheme must meet the age limit、financial capacity、Prerequisites such as good character and academic qualifications，And review according to the applicable assessment channels，It is not a general prerequisite to obtain employment in Hong Kong in advance。The professionals’ path to the Mainland Talent Import Program must check the actual position、Employment confirmed、Relevant academic qualifications or experience and salary in line with market levels，Cannot mix conditions with talents。Once approved, individual conditions of stay must be observed，Save the corresponding work、Proof of income or development in Hong Kong，Apply for extension of stay under the relevant scheme before expiry of the period；Changes in employment or status will be handled in accordance with the applicable procedures of the Immigration Department，No guarantee of renewal or permanent resident status。
Source basis (verified on September 6, 2026)：Hong Kong Immigration Department：Talent Program (also refer to this page to enter the Mainland Talent Program link)。The specific obligations shall be subject to the applicable system and the facts of the individual case.。
Service Fees and Costs Overview
Hong Kong Xintong insists on transparent pricing，Provide you with highly competitive service solutions。The following is the standard fee structure for Hong Kong identity application.：
| Expense Category (Category) | Project details (Details) | Estimated amount (HKD) |
|---|---|---|
| Gov: government fees | Designated program application fee and post-approval issuance fee (calculated separately for the main applicant and dependents) | Application fee HK$600；Approved issuance fee：Stay more than 180 days HK$1,300，Not exceeding 180 days HK$600 |
| Base: base cost | Academic certification、Notarization of documents、Translation and courier fees | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Agency: Professional services | Eligibility assessment、Document writing、Submit application and follow up on supplementary documents | $30,000 – $60,000 |
| Dependent: dependent | Spouse and children apply for service fees together | $5,000 – $10,000 / people |
| Total: Estimated total | Single person application for standard all-inclusive plan | $35,000 – $70,000 HKD |
*Note：The above fees are for reference only，The specific quotation depends on the complexity of the applicant's background and the number of people accompanying him or her.。Government fees are subject to the latest announcement by the Immigration Department.。
Boundaries for Hong Kong Talented and Expertise Applications
The application basis for the Hong Kong Talents Scheme and the Mainland Talent Admission Scheme are different，Applicants should apply based on personal conditions、Employment relationship and current immigration policy selection path，Cannot mix qualifications、Material or approval time limit。
- Check academic qualifications、work experience、language、income、Consistency of family members and supporting documents。
- Talent projects highlight real positions、employer business、Recruitment needs、Salary matches applicant’s experience。
- After approval, continue to pay attention to the conditions of stay、Renew、Change of employment and proof of usual residence。
Official verification：Hong Kong Immigration Department Talents Scheme、Hong Kong Immigration Department Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents。Application conditions、cost、Time limits and continuing obligations are subject to the latest rules and case facts at the time of filing by the competent authority.。
Government Fees Update
From February 26, 2025，The application fee for the relevant designated schemes is HK$600 per person，If it is not approved, it will generally not be refunded.；The issuance fee after approval will be charged separately based on the length of stay.，Over 180 days: HK$1,300，No more than 180 days: HK$600。Applicable to main applicant and dependents respectively。Professional services and other costs in the table are reference quotes，Not set by the government，The total budget should be recalculated based on the actual number of people and issuance period。
Source basis (verified on September 6, 2026)：Hong Kong Immigration Department：Designated plan charging arrangements。The specific obligations shall be subject to the applicable system and the facts of the individual case.。
Application process
Analyze the applicant’s background (educational qualifications、Work、income)，Determine the most appropriate program category (giant/highly qualified/specialized)。
Collect supporting documents，Write a plan to go to Hong Kong (the key to talented people)，Conduct academic qualification certification。
Submit a complete set of application materials to the Hong Kong Immigration Department，Get file number。
Screening at the Immigration Department，Electronic visa (e-Visa) is issued upon approval。
Pay visa fee，Apply for ID card，You can also make an appointment to open a bank account at the same time。
FAQ (FAQ)
unnecessary。The Quality Manpower Admission Scheme (QMAS) does not require applicants to be employed by a Hong Kong employer before applying，Once approved, you can freely work or start a business in Hong Kong。
The high-end talent pass plan (Top Talent) aims to quickly attract talents，Normally，The Immigration Department will complete the approval within 4 weeks after receiving all required documents.。
unnecessary。Holder of Hong Kong Resident Identity Card (non-permanent resident) or Hong Kong Permanent Resident Identity Card，There is no compulsory requirement to cancel the mainland account.。Cancellation is only required when applying for a Home Return Permit (for traveling to and from the Mainland)。
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