To further facilitate the long-term development of talent in Hong Kong, the Government is enhancing the arrangements for extension of stay applications in respect of various talent admission schemes, allowing applicants more time to prepare for their renewal applications.
With effect from 1 March, 2026, persons admitted to Hong Kong for work or residence under the GEP, ASMTP, TechTAS, Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates, QMAS, and Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents, as well as their dependants, may submit their applications for extension of stay within three months prior to the expiry of their limit of stay.
The arrangement is applicable to the Top Talent Pass Scheme since 1 November, 2024. The new arrangement allows applicants under various talent admission schemes more time to prepare for and submit their extension of stay applications, thereby further facilitating their stay in Hong Kong for development.