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Hong Kong Updates Talent List

Key Points 

  • Hong Kong added nine professions to its Talent List from 1 March 2025, bringing the total to 60 in response to local labor shortages 

Nine New Professions Added to Address Talent Shortages 

Hong Kong will introduce new professions to its Talent List beginning 1 March 2025. The newly added professions include the following:  

  • Accountants 
  • Financial professionals with Islamic market experience 
  • Experienced professionals in commodities trading 
  • Experienced systems architects 
  • Patent professionals 
  • Legal knowledge engineers 
  • Ship surveyors 
  • Professionals in green shipping 
  • Aircraft maintenance engineers 

The Talent List applies under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, General Employment Policy and Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents & Professionals.  

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