Hong Kong General Employment Policy (GEP)


Hong Kong's "General Employment Policy" aims to attract professionals who intend to work in Hong Kong without quotas and without industry restrictions. After living continuously for no less than 7 years, you can apply for the right of abode in Hong Kong. Applicants who possess special skills, knowledge or experience that are shortage in Hong Kong may apply to work in Hong Kong in accordance with the general employment policy.

Application requirement :

* Possess special skills, knowledge or experience that are needed but are in shortage in Hong Kong

* There is a vacancy for this position

* Genuinely be hired, and it is a position that cannot be easily filled by locals

* Salary and benefits are roughly the same as market price

* Not applicable to Chinese residents, nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Nepal and Vietnam

Anyone who meets the above requirements can apply.

AIMS Service Process

  • 1. Preliminary inquiries to AIMS and understand the project content
  • 2. Immigration assessment by AIMS consultant
  • 3. Sign a service agreement with AIMS and pay the service fee, and collect various documents from the applicant at the same time
  • 4. AIMS will submit the application to the Immigration Department on your behalf and obtain the file number.
  • 5. After being approved, AIMS will apply for a Hong Kong visa or "entry permit" electronic visa to the Immigration Department on your behalf.
  • 6. Come to Hong Kong to apply for a Hong Kong Resident Identity Card

Service Content :

  • Analyse applicant background and provide suggestions

  • Guide and collect documents required for immigration

  • Submit application to the Immigration Department

  • Monitor application progress

  • Apply for electronic visa for Hong Kong visa or "entry permit"

  • Assist in applying for Hong Kong Resident Identity Card

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