How Hong Kong Employers Can Hire from Mainland China
Choose the scheme that applies to the role, gather the employment and recruitment documents, and apply for the appropriate visa or entry permit.
Identify the applicable scheme
Review the job duties, entry requirements and industry to determine whether the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme or a sector-specific labour importation scheme applies. For drivers, also check the occupation, type of service and driving licence requirements.
Hiring someone with professional skills or experience
For the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals, check the vacancy, the candidate’s qualifications or relevant experience, the availability of local candidates and prevailing pay and benefits. Prepare the offer or contract, company documents and the candidate’s qualifications before applying to the Immigration Department. Once approved, Mainland residents must obtain the required travel permit and endorsement.
Applying under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme
Submit the applicable form and supporting documents to the Labour Department. After initial screening, conduct local recruitment as directed and report the results. The Labour Department assesses the application if vacancies remain. Once approval in principle is granted, sign the specified standard contract and apply to the Immigration Department within the stated deadline. First-time hires of Mainland residents under this scheme must be recruited through a qualified Mainland labour service enterprise.