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Updated Pilot Scheme For Visitors To Hong Kong Who Can Work (February 2023)

Hong Kong Government Expands the Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors 

After the Enhancement Measures implemented by the Hong Kong Government (GovHK) starting with December 2022, GovHK) has recently announced the Expansion of Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors.

Following this review and with effect from February 1, 2023, the Pilot Scheme has been expanded to 50 authorised host organisations to cover 12 designated sectors (two new sectors having been added), reaching to a larger list detailed as below:

• Medical and healthcare
• Higher education
• Arts and culture
• Sports
• Heritage
• Creative industries
• Innovation and technology
• The Hong Kong Laureate Forum
• Aviation
• International/mega events
• Finance* 
• Development and Construction*

* Additional sectors with effect from 1 February 2023. 

The list of authorised host organisations and scope of facilitation under the Scheme can be found here, and may be subject to change from time to time.

As a reminder, under the Pilot Scheme, eligible visitors do not need to apply for an employment visa/entry permit to undertake specified short-term activities in Hong Kong. The duration of participation in these specified short-term activities is up to 14 consecutive calendar days, counting from the day of arrival in Hong Kong to participate in the specified short-term activity.

Links:

https://hongkongvisageeza.com/the-hong-kong-government-continues-their-immigration-policy-enhancements/

https://hongkongvisageeza.com/hong-kong-immigration-policy-enhancements-october-2022/

https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/stv.html

Main points:

Expansion of Pilot Scheme on Immigration Facilitation for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors

Hong Kong Government Continuing Immigration Policy Enhancements – December 2022

Pilot Scheme has been expanded to 50 authorised host organisations to cover 12 designated sectors

Proof of labour market testing is no longer required and evidence of academic qualification and work experience is not required for (a) the applicants employed by a well-established (non-start up) company with a total annual salary package (including allowances and other guaranteed earnings) of 2 million HKD or above, and (b) the applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher level obtained from an internationally recognized institution.