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Training Visa or Entry Permit

Hong KongTalent and merit

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

The route is for a limited period of training, not more than 12 months, to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant’s country or territory of domicile.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured page does not establish that every training purpose qualifies.
  • Captured official page clause 1
    An application for a visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR for a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile may be favourably considered if:

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

The sponsoring company must be well established and capable of providing the proposed training, and there must be a contract signed between the sponsor and the applicant.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not state a universal professional accreditation requirement for all training.

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

The sponsoring company must provide the proposed training and guarantees in writing the applicant’s maintenance and repatriation during the agreed period.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not identify an independent endorsement body beyond the sponsoring company.
  • Captured official page clause 5
    the sponsoring company guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant and that the applicant will receive training in the sponsor's premises until the end of the agreed period, after which the applicant will return to his/her place of residence;

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

The official Hong Kong page for Training Visa or Entry Permit states: A person who knowingly and wilfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect. Other conditions, exceptions and documentary requirements remain subject to the wording of the official page.

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Limits of the record
  • This bounded answer preserves a supported page statement; a full independent clause review is pending.
  • Captured official page; selected text for talent_merit_seo.r4
    A person who knowingly and wilfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

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

The sponsor guarantees that the applicant will receive training until the end of the agreed period, after which the applicant will return to the place of residence; the training period is limited to not more than 12 months.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not state a separate settlement or permanent-residence route for this training permission.
  • Captured official page clause 1
    An application for a visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR for a limited period (not more than 12 months) of training to acquire special skills and knowledge not available in the applicant's country/territory of domicile may be favourably considered if:
  • Captured official page clause 5
    the sponsoring company guarantees in writing the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant and that the applicant will receive training in the sponsor's premises until the end of the agreed period, after which the applicant will return to his/her place of residence;

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

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