Top Talent Pass Scheme Application Services
The Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme is designed to attract high-income earners and graduates from top global universities to live and work in Hong Kong without a job offer. If you meet the criteria, you can enjoy fast-track entry and explore opportunities before committing to a specific employer.
With FastLane, your TTPS application is handled with precision—from document preparation to submission tracking. Most approvals are completed within 4 to 6 weeks, and we keep you updated every step of the way.
Why Apply for the Top Talent Pass Scheme with FastLane?
The Top Talent Pass Scheme lets high earners and graduates from top universities live and work in Hong Kong without a job offer. With FastLane, you get expert guidance to submit a complete, accurate application – avoiding delays and boosting your chances of approval.
We handle everything from document checks to online submission and track your case every step of the way. Most FastLane applications are approved within 4 weeks, and we can help include your spouse and children in the same process. Fast, reliable, and fully supported, get started with confidence.
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Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Hong Kong’s Top Talent Pass Scheme, applicants must satisfy one of three distinct categories:
Category B – Experienced Graduates
Graduates from one of the world’s top 100 universities, holding a recognized full-time bachelor’s degree from the official Aggregate List, must have at least three years of full-time relevant work experience gained within the five years immediately preceding the application.
The awarding institution must be on the official Aggregate List published by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Branch campuses, extension schools, & continuing education arms are not accepted.
Higher degrees from non-listed universities do not qualify under Category B.
Category C – Young High-Quality Graduates
Graduates who obtained a full-time bachelor’s degree from a university on the official Aggregate List within the past five years, and have less than three years of full-time work experience, may qualify under this category. This route is subject to a first-come, first-served quota of 10,000 applicants each year and excludes non-local students who obtained their bachelor’s degree through full-time locally accredited programmes in Hong Kong.
| Eligibility Category | Criteria | Initial Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Category A – High Income | Taxable annual employment or business income of HK$2.5 million or above in the year immediately before applying | 36 months |
| Category B – Experienced Graduates | Full-time bachelor’s degree from a top 100 global university (on the Aggregate List) with ≥ 3 years of work experience in the past 5 years | 24 months |
| Category C – Recent Graduates | Full-time bachelor’s degree from a top 100 global university (on the Aggregate List), graduated within the past 5 years with < 3 years of work experience. Subject to an annual quota of 10,000 | 24 months |
For more information, please refer to the official Immigration Department website.
Top Talent Pass Scheme – Application Timeline
Step-by-Step Timeline – Top Talent Pass Scheme
Day 0
Your application is submitted via the HK Immigration Department’s TTPS portal.
Days 1–7
Immigration begins processing once all documents and the application fee are received.
By Day 28
Official processing timeline – most FastLane standard applications are approved.
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