Hong Kong expands talent admission policies

This aims to boost manpower and address labour shortages.

Hong Kong is set to enhance its Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals and the General Employment Policy by allowing young non-degree talents with professional and technical qualifications and experience to come to Hong Kong to join skilled trades facing manpower shortages.

This initiative aims to boost the city’s workforce, said Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his Budget 2025-26 speech on 26 February.

To further reinforce Hong Kong as an international hub for talent, the Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) plans to organise the second "Global Talent Summit Hong Kong" early next year.

Additionally, the government will continue to attract more students, especially those from ASEAN and other Belt & Road (B&R) countries, to study in Hong Kong through various measures, including the B&R Scholarship.

Meanwhile, the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has already received more than 880 applications, with an expected investment of over $26b.