Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)

TechTAS provides a fast-track arrangement for eligible companies to admit overseas and Mainland technology talent to undertake research and development ("R&D") work for them. Companies that are engaged in R&D in the areas of advanced communication technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital entertainment, financial technologies, green technology, integrated circuit design, Internet-of-Things, material science, microelectronics, quantum technology or robotics are eligible to make applications.

• Eligible companies would first have to apply for a quota.
• A company allotted with a quota can accordingly sponsor eligible persons to apply for an employment visa / entry permit within the quota validity period.

Videos of case sharing by successful applicants:

Title	Type
Episode 1	Video (Transcript)
Episode 2	Video (Transcript)

To learn more about TechTAS, please see FAQs.

 

I. General enquiry on TechTAS

Innovation and Technology Commission
Enquiry hotline:	(852) 3543 5970
Fax:	(852) 3543 5956
E-mail:	techtas@itc.gov.hk

 

II. Quota applications

(a) For Applicants which are tenants / incubatees / grantees / occupants of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited or the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Enquiry hotline:	(852) 2629 2383
E-mail:	techtas@hkstp.org
Website:	https://www.hkstp.org/en

 

Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Enquiry hotline:	(852) 3166 3800
Fax:	(852) 3166 3118
E-mail:	techtas@cyberport.hk
Website:	http://www.cyberport.hk/en

 

Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited
Enquiry hotline:	(852) 2629 6818 / (852) 2780 6624
E-mail:	techtas@hsitp.org
Website:	www.hsitp.org/en

 

(b) For Applicants which are NOT tenants / incubatees / grantees / occupants of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited or the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited

Innovation and Technology Commission
Enquiry hotline:	(852) 3543 5970
Fax:	(852) 3543 5956
E-mail:	techtas@itc.gov.hk

 

III. Employment Visa / Entry Permit applications under TechTAS

Immigration Department

General enquiry
Enquiry hotline:	(852) 2824 6111
Fax:	(852) 2877 7711
E-mail:	enquiry@immd.gov.hk
Website:	https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/index.html

 

Application status enquiry
Enquiry hotline:	(852) 3160 8663 (24-hour)
Website:	www.gov.hk/immdstatusenquiry