The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) is a points-based immigration program designed to attract highly skilled talent from around the world. With two assessment routes — the General Points Test and the Achievement-based Points Test — Esse India helps you build a clear pathway to Hong Kong Permanent Residency without requiring a job offer in advance.
The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) is Hong Kong's premier points-based immigration program. It is designed to attract highly skilled professionals from around the world — including those in finance, technology, engineering, healthcare, and creative industries — without requiring a job offer in advance. Esse India's Hong Kong consultants guide successful applicants through to the right to live and work in Hong Kong, with a clear path to Permanent Residency after 7 years.
Unlike many immigration programs, QMAS does not require a pre-arranged job offer. You can enter Hong Kong and seek employment on your own terms.
Choose between the General Points Test for skilled professionals and the Achievement-based Points Test for individuals with exceptional achievements.
Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centers, offering competitive salaries, low taxes, and a dynamic business environment.
Your spouse and dependent children can accompany you to Hong Kong and enjoy the right to live, study, and work in the city.
The Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme offers two distinct assessment routes to suit different profiles and achievements. Esse India assesses your profile against both before recommending a route.
For skilled professionals with qualifications and work experience. Points are awarded for age, education, work experience, language ability, and family background.
Minimum 80 points 3-6 months*For individuals with exceptional achievements — Olympic medals, Nobel Prizes, internationally recognized awards, or outstanding contributions to their field.
Exceptional achievement required 2-4 months*QMAS offers a unique pathway to Hong Kong Permanent Residency with significant advantages for skilled professionals. Esse India's consultants walk you through each one.
QMAS applications are processed within 3-6 months — one of the fastest talent admission schemes in Asia.
Hong Kong offers one of the world's most favourable tax regimes — low personal and corporate taxes with no capital gains tax.
Hong Kong is a gateway to Asia and the world, offering unparalleled business and career opportunities.
Your spouse and dependent children can be included in your application and enjoy the right to live, study, and work in Hong Kong.
Each assessment route has its own eligibility criteria. Here are the common requirements Esse India checks across both routes.
Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Minimum 2+ years of work experience in a relevant field (varies by route).
Proficiency in English and/or Chinese is required for the General Points Test.
Esse India's Hong Kong team verifies every one of these before filing, so nothing holds up your application.
QMAS is Hong Kong's points-based immigration program that allows skilled professionals from around the world to live and work in Hong Kong without requiring a pre-arranged job offer. It has two assessment routes: the General Points Test and the Achievement-based Points Test. Esse India's consultants assess applicants against both.
For the General Points Test, you need a minimum of 80 points out of a possible 225. The Achievement-based Points Test has no minimum points requirement — it's based on exceptional achievements. Esse India offers a free points calculation to check where you stand.
No. QMAS does not require a pre-arranged job offer. You can apply based on your qualifications, work experience, and language ability alone. Once approved, you can seek employment freely in Hong Kong.
QMAS processing typically takes 3-6 months on average. Achievement-based applications may be processed faster (2-4 months). Processing times can vary based on application volumes. Esse India tracks every application through to a decision.
Yes! Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can be included in your QMAS application. They will receive the right to live, study, and work in Hong Kong alongside you. Esse India files these as a single family case.
You can apply for Hong Kong Permanent Residency after 7 years of continuous, qualifying residence in Hong Kong. After obtaining PR, you can also apply for a Hong Kong passport. Esse India guides applicants through both stages.
The General Points Test is for skilled professionals with qualifications and work experience, using a points-based system. The Achievement-based Points Test is for individuals with exceptional achievements — Olympic medals, Nobel Prizes, internationally recognized awards, or outstanding contributions to their field. Esse India's advisors help you identify which route suits your profile.
Esse India's fees depend on your specific profile, chosen route, and additional services required. We provide a transparent quote in writing before you pay anything — ask for a full breakdown at your first meeting.
Book a free assessment with Esse India's Hong Kong immigration experts — we'll identify the best QMAS route for your profile, no obligation, no pressure.
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