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Hong Kong Visa from Thailand
TTPS (Top Talent Pass), QMAS (Quality Migrant), GEP/ASMTP employment, Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES relaunched 2024), Dependant and Student visas — with a clear 7-year path to permanent residence.
Quick Answer
Tourists: visa-free 14 days. Talent routes (TTPS, QMAS): no employer required, open work right. Employment: employer files with ImmD, decision 4–6 weeks. Our service THB 12,000–55,000.
Schemes
| Scheme | Criteria | Initial validity | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free 14d | Thai tourists/business | 14 d | None |
| TTPS Cat A | Income HK$2.5M+/yr | 2 yr | None (open work) |
| TTPS Cat B | Top-100 grad + 3yr exp | 2 yr | None (open work) |
| TTPS Cat C | Top-100 grad, no exp | 1 yr | None (open work) |
| GEP / ASMTP | Employer + degree + market salary | 2 yr initial | Employer |
| QMAS | Points ≥ 80/245 OR achievement track | 24 mo initial | None |
| CIES | HK$30M investment in assets | 24 mo initial | None |
Path to Right of Abode (PR)
- Continuous ordinary residence in HK for 7 years on any employment or talent visa.
- Absence < 180 days/yr on average — evidence via HKID leave records, utility bills, MPF contributions.
- Application at Immigration Tower — Right of Abode certificate + Permanent HKID.
- Dependants (spouse + minor children) qualify concurrently if they meet the residence test.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong?
- No — Thai ordinary passport holders receive visa-free entry for 14 days for tourism/business. Longer stays or work/study/dependant require pre-entry visa via ImmD (Immigration Department, Wan Chai).
- Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) — who qualifies?
- Category A: annual income HK$2.5M+ in past year. Category B: bachelor from top-100 global university (QS/THE/US News/ARWU list) + 3+ yrs work exp — 2-yr visa. Category C: same top-100 within past 5 yrs, no work exp needed — 1-yr visa. Open work right, no employer required. Filed online at immd.gov.hk — decision 4 weeks.
- General Employment Policy (GEP) & ASMTP?
- GEP: employer-sponsored for non-mainland foreigners with degree + relevant experience + genuine job offer + salary matching HK market rate. ASMTP: Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents & Professionals (PRC nationals same criteria). Both 2 yr initial + 3+3+6 renewal pattern → PR after 7 years.
- Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)?
- Point-based (max 245): age, academic, work exp, language, family background, plus achievement-based track (award/medal/international recognition). No job offer needed. Quota 4,000/yr. 24-month initial visa. We score dry-run first.
- Dependant / Student / Investor visas?
- Dependant: spouse & unmarried kids < 18 of GEP/ASMTP/TTPS/QMAS/PR — same validity, open work right. Student: UGC-funded or self-financed programs at ImmD-registered institution. Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (relaunched Mar 2024): HK$30M in permissible assets → residence.
- Fees & timeline?
- Employment/TTPS/QMAS visa fee HK$600 issuance. Dependant HK$230. Student HK$230. Processing 4–6 weeks (TTPS 4 wk, GEP 4–6 wk, QMAS 6–9 mo). Our service THB 12,000 (visitor extension) to THB 55,000 (QMAS/CIES with scoring & dossier).
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