Applying for QMAS? Check the criteria,
then see which documents you need

Work through the application in order: check eligibility, prepare your documents, apply online, respond to requests and arrange your first entry after approval.

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Getting started

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Preparing a QMAS application, from eligibility to arrival

Work out where to start, which documents may take time to obtain, and what still needs doing after approval. Use this guide to plan around your work and family circumstances.

A standard new application does not require a Hong Kong job offer, but you must meet the prerequisites and pass assessment under your chosen mechanism.
The General Points Test currently has 12 criteria and a threshold of six. Meeting that threshold does not guarantee approval.
Organise evidence and a budget around your family circumstances before applying online. Approval must still be followed by visa collection and any applicable travel formalities.

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