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Hong Kong Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

11 facts quoted from the official source

Post-study work route for qualifying non-local graduates of Hong Kong programmes and designated Greater Bay Area campus programmes.

Route type
Work
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Qualifying Non Local GraduateNon-local graduates with an undergraduate or higher qualification in a full-time locally accredited programme in the HKSAR may apply.
  • Non Recent Graduate Job Offer RequiredNon-local non-recent graduates are required to secure an offer of employment upon application.
  • Recent Graduate Job Offer Not RequiredRecent graduates may apply without first securing an offer of employment.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryNon-local graduates with an undergraduate or higher qualification in a full-time locally accredited programme in the HKSAR may apply.
  • Extension Application Window MonthsAn extension may be sought within three months before the limit of stay expires.
  • Family members coveredApplicants admitted or seeking admission under the IANG may apply to bring their spouse or recognised partner and dependent children.
  • Official source basisNon-local graduates with an undergraduate or higher qualification in a full-time locally accredited programme in the HKSAR may apply.
  • Report summaryNon-local graduates with an undergraduate or higher qualification in a full-time locally accredited programme in the HKSAR may apply.
  • Unconditional Employment During Initial StayThe initial stay is granted on time limitation only without other conditions of stay.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenpartner
  • Family members coveredApplicants admitted or seeking admission under the IANG may apply to bring their spouse or recognised partner and dependent children.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Stay MonthsPersons admitted under the IANG will normally be granted an initial stay of 24 months on time limitation only.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeApplications by recent graduates generally take about two weeks to process.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the IANG to Hong Kong?
The official source states: Post-study work route for qualifying non-local graduates of Hong Kong programmes and designated Greater Bay Area campus programmes.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official immd.gov.hk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immd.gov.hkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hong Kong government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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