A TTPS visa allows high-achieving professionals to live and work in Hong Kong without securing a job offer at the time of application. Applicants apply under one of three categories and are normally granted an initial stay of 36 months for Category A or 24 months for Categories B and C. Successful applicants receive time limitation only with no other conditions of stay, which means they may take up employment or establish a business.
Who can apply
- Category A. Individuals with annual income of HKD 2.5 million or above in the year immediately before applying.
- Category B. Degree graduates from the aggregate list of eligible universities with at least three years of work experience over the past five years.
- Category C. Degree graduates from the eligible universities list who graduated within the past five years and have less than three years of work experience. This category is subject to an annual quota on a first-come, first-served basis.
TTPS does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba or the DPRK. Overseas Chinese holding PRC passports may apply if they meet the criteria and have overseas permanent residence, or they have resided overseas for at least one year immediately before applying and submit the application from overseas.
Dependants
TTPS entrants may sponsor a spouse or a legally and officially recognised partner, including certain same-sex or opposite-sex civil partnerships and civil unions entered into overseas, and unmarried dependent children under 18. Dependants are normally granted the same limit of stay as the sponsor and are not prohibited from taking up employment or studies.
Documents required
Documents vary by category. Expect to provide soft copies for online submission.
All applicants
- Recent photograph and valid travel document
- Hong Kong identity card, if any
- If currently in Hong Kong, the page showing latest arrival stamp, landing slip, extension label or e-Visa
Category A
- Proof of annual income of HKD 2.5 million or above in the year immediately before applying. Examples include a tax assessment, employer letter covering salary and stock options, or financial documents for self-owned companies.
Categories B and C
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript from a university on the aggregate list
- Third-party credential verification proof or verification by the awarding institution
- Documentary proof of relevant work experience, as applicable
If applicable by residence
- Letter of consent for Mainland residents as specified in the TTPS guidebook
- Macao identity card for Macao SAR residents
- Taiwan household registration and Taiwan ID for Taiwan residents
- Proof of overseas residence for overseas Chinese holding PRC passports
Accompanying dependants
- Photograph and valid travel document
- Evidence of relationship, such as marriage certificate or birth certificate
- Any required proof of overseas residence where applicable
Processing time
Processing normally takes about four weeks after the Immigration Department receives all required documents and the application fee. Applications are decided at the discretion of the Director of Immigration.
Remarks
- Initial stay is normally 36 months for Category A and 24 months for Categories B and C, and this initial grant can be issued only once.
- Category C is subject to an annual quota.
- The eligible universities list is maintained by the Labour and Welfare Bureau and is based on designated global rankings and specified disciplines.
- Normal immigration requirements apply to all applicants, including valid travel documents, clear record and adequate returnability.
Prism’s visa consultant service involves
- Provide consultation on eligibility and the correct TTPS category
- Prepare a tailored document checklist for the applicant and any dependants
- Coordinate third-party degree verification where required
- Review and organize financial, academic and experience evidence
- Prepare cover letters and any explanations needed for complex profiles
- Submit the application online and manage all correspondence
- Monitor progress, handle follow-up enquiries and provide updates
- Arrange issuance and delivery guidance for the approved e-Visa
- Advise on dependant applications and next-step extensions
Application procedure
- Free consultation on the TTPS route and category selection
- Advice on alternatives and likelihood of success
- Engagement confirmation and initial deposit
- Issuance of a tailored checklist and templates
- Completion of online forms and preparation of supporting documents
- Review and submission to the Immigration Department
- Ongoing liaison and reply to any enquiries on your behalf
- Acceptance of approval, arrangement of issuance fee payment and e-Visa download
- Delivery instructions and guidance on any dependant applications and future extensions
