On the global stage of urban competition, Hong Kong has delivered a dazzling performance with a series of impressive “firsts,” further cementing its status as a world-class city.

World's Most Economically Free Region

The Fraser Institute's 2025 Annual Report on Global Economic Freedom reveals that Hong Kong has been consecutively ranked as the world's most economically free region with a score of 8.55.

Financial Hub Strength Rivals Global Leader

The Global Financial Centres Index by Z/Yen Group and the Institute for Comprehensive Development shows Hong Kong's total score rising to 764 points, just 2 points behind New York at the top, securing its position as the world's third-ranked and Asia-Pacific's leading financial hub.

Talent Competitiveness Surges to Top Spot in Asia

In the IMD World Talent Ranking 2025, Hong Kong climbed to fourth globally and first in Asia.

Hong Kong's sustained leadership not only signifies its status as a globally open market with efficient regulation and equitable business rules.

It also marks Hong Kong's emergence as Asia's strongest talent competitor in attracting, cultivating, and retaining top-tier professionals.

How to seize Hong Kong's development opportunities?

The answer lies in the “High-end Talent Pass Scheme.”

Introduced as a key initiative in Chief Executive John Lee's 2022 Policy Address, this scheme aims to efficiently attract high-income individuals and outstanding graduates from the world's top 100 universities, injecting fresh momentum into Hong Kong's development.

For elite professionals, this undoubtedly offers the fastest pathway to access Hong Kong's multifaceted development advantages. The application criteria are clear and streamlined, requiring fulfillment of any one of the following conditions:

Category A

● Annual income (including salary, allowances, bonuses, dividends, or company profits) reaching HKD 2.5 million or above in the twelve months preceding the application.

Category B

● Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a top 100 global university (as per the Hong Kong Government's list of eligible universities) and possess at least three years of cumulative work experience within the five years preceding the application.

Category C

● Applicants with less than three years of work experience but holding a bachelor's degree from a top 100 global university (as listed by the Hong Kong government) within the five years prior to application may apply. Annual quota: 10,000 persons.

Successful applicants not only gain development opportunities in Hong Kong but also qualify for their spouse and minor children to accompany them, with rights to work and study in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong boasts a premier business environment, an international financial platform, and formidable talent competitiveness. Through the “High-end Talent Pass Scheme,” it extends an invitation to global elites.

As Hong Kong's advantages are repeatedly validated by global rankings, securing Hong Kong residency has become an essential component of future asset planning.

For further details on the High-end Talent Pass Scheme, please contact Xingyunhai International. Our professional team stands ready to guide you through the process, offering tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.