To address the problem of acute manpower shortage in skilled trades in Hong Kong, the Government will, under the General Employment Policy (GEP) and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP), allow outside individuals to apply for entry into Hong Kong to join eight skilled trades facing acute manpower shortage. Applicants are required to be non-degree professionals meeting the relevant qualifications as specified in the “Technical Professional List” and aged between 18 and 40. This new arrangement will be on pilot for three years with an overall quota 10 000, and the quota for each skilled trade is limited to 3 000.
The “Technical Professional List” covers eight specified skilled trades, namely new industrialisation technicians, nurses, aircraft maintenance technicians, marine services technicians (for local vessels), information technology technicians, lift/escalator technicians, building information modeling coordinators and electrical technicians. Applicants are to meet the requirements on qualifications, work experience, professional skills (e.g. registration or license to practice), etc. of the specific skilled trade as listed on the List. In addition, according to the prevailing requirements under GEP and ASMTP, the relevant professionals are required to have secured an employment offer from a local enterprise before application, and the remuneration package should be commensurate with the market level for similar jobs.
The Technical Professionals Stream will be open for online application starting from 30 June 2025. Application details will be uploaded in June 2025.
30-05-2025
