General Employment Policy (GEP – Professionals)

General Employment Policy (GEP – Professionals) is a residence route in Hong Kong (Werk). Confirmed job offer at market salary, relevant degree/experience; employer sponsors. Visa fee HKD 230/person.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Hong Kong

Ordinarily resides in HK (habitual home, family) → TRC; else >180 days in year or >300 in 2 consecutive years

Territorial: no tax on foreign income, dividends, capital gains; salaries tax only on HK employment

Residence certificate: IRD certificate of resident status for treaty use

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Requirements at a glance

There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 7 years.

How holders are taxed

Territorial; salaries tax ≤15–16%.

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Categorie	Werk
Investering	—
Leges (gezin)	CHF 70
Inkomen / jr	—
Vermogen	—
Min. verblijf	0
PV	7
Staatsburgerschap	—
Werk	yes
Komt in aanmerking	all
Belasting	Territorial; salaries tax ≤15–16%.
Stand	2026-10

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