1. The fastest way - Hong Kong Professional Talent Admission Scheme

1. Quota number:Unlimited

2. Features:
No quota restrictions, high success rate; fast review speed: The Immigration Department generally takes four weeks to process applications after receiving all required documents.

2. The most cost-effective way - Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

1. Quota number:4000

2. Features:There is no need to live and work in Hong Kong continuously; approved applicants do not need to have a local employer's appointment before obtaining the visa, and approved individuals can still be in the mainland developing their careers.

3. The lowest threshold way - Studying in Hong Kong (IANG visa)

1. Quota number:Unlimited

2. Features:Studying in Hong Kong actually has a low threshold. When one person applies for postgraduate studies, the time spent studying counts towards the "7 years for permanent residency" period, allowing them to obtain Hong Kong identity while pursuing further education.

4. The most worry-free way - Dependents and Sponsors

To obtain Hong Kong identity through these two methods, there is a very important prerequisite.

That is, there must be immediate family members who have obtained Hong Kong identity through various means, or are Hong Kong residents, in order to apply.

1. Dependents

If there is an immediate family member who acts as a guarantor and has obtained Hong Kong identity through studying, the Quality Talent Scheme, or the Specialized Talent Scheme, then the spouse or children of this guarantor can apply for a dependent visa together.

This is the benefit we often refer to as one person being approved under the Hong Kong Quality Talent Scheme, allowing the whole family to obtain identity.

Features:Dependents can study in Hong Kong without restrictions.

Some may ask: Can dependents study and work in Hong Kong? First of all, all dependents can study in Hong Kong without restrictions.

As for work, dependents of Quality Talent/Specialized Talent can work in Hong Kong without restrictions.

However, if the guarantor holds a student visa, the dependent cannot work in Hong Kong during the guarantor's study period unless prior approval is obtained from the Immigration Department.

In other aspects, dependents enjoy the same rights as individuals with Hong Kong identity.

2. One-way permit (dependents)

The most common way to obtain Hong Kong identity using a one-way permit is through spousal reunification. Couples separated between the mainland and Hong Kong calculate from the date of marriage, with one day counting as 0.1 points, generally requiring 4 years to obtain a one-way permit.

It is important to note that when obtaining a one-way permit, one must cancel their mainland identity, and apply for Hong Kong permanent residency after 7 years. It is usually not recommended to obtain Hong Kong identity through this method.