Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)
About Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)
What is 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.
Leaflet (overview of TechTAS)
Video (overview of TechTAS)
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.
Enquiries
I. General enquiry on TechTAS
| Innovation and Technology Commission | |
|---|---|
| Enquiry hotline: | (852) 3855 7600 |
| Fax: | (852) 3691 8655 |
| 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 or the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
| Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Enquiry hotline: | (852) 2629 6927 / (852) 2780 6938 |
| 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 |
(b) For Applicants which are NOT tenants / incubatees / grantees / occupants of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation or the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
| Innovation and Technology Commission | |
|---|---|
| Enquiry hotline: | (852) 2180 9041 / (852) 2180 9040 |
| Fax: | (852) 3691 8655 |
| 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 |