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Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)

Hong KongTalent and merit

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

TechTAS is a fast-track arrangement for eligible companies to admit non-local technology talent to undertake research and development work in Hong Kong.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not establish eligibility for a particular applicant without the company and technology-area facts.
  • Captured official page clause 2
    TechTAS provides a fast-track arrangement for eligible companies to admit non-local technology talent to undertake research and development (R&D) work for them in the HKSAR.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

For TechTAS, work experience is not compulsory for a person with a Master’s or Doctoral degree, while a person with only a Bachelor’s degree should have at least one year of relevant technology-area work experience; case-by-case technical ability may also be considered with documentary evidence.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not provide a complete recognition or award framework beyond these qualifications and experience rules.
  • Captured official page clause 9
    Persons not meeting the academic requirements but possessing good technical skills in specialty areas, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements can be considered on a case-by-case basis with full justifications.
  • Captured official page clause 8
    Work experience is not compulsory for those with a Master’s or Doctoral degree, whereas those with a Bachelor’s degree only should possess a minimum of one year working experience in the relevant technology area.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

An eligible company must apply for a quota, and a company allotted a quota by the Innovation and Technology Commission can sponsor an eligible person for an employment visa or entry permit.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not identify a separate peer or professional-body endorsement requirement.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Persons admitted under TechTAS who are on employment condition shall only take such employment as approved by the Director of Immigration. The official source does not state whether the holder may work independently or start a business, or the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • This bounded answer preserves a supported page statement; a full independent clause review is pending.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the duration, renewal or longer-term residence pathway for persons admitted under TechTAS.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not state a general permanent-residence or accelerated settlement outcome for the principal applicant.
  • Captured official page clause 30
    It normally takes two weeks to process applications for employment visa/entry permit under TechTAS upon receipt of all the required documents and the relevant application fee.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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