Hong Kong Visas – Facts & Figures

Ever wondered about how many visas are issued in Hong Kong and who is getting them? Well, the Hong Kong Immigration Department have recently released the following figures – and it makes interesting reading!
Employment/Investment, Dependant and Student Visas Issued *
2003 2004(Jan-Mar) 2004(Apr-Jun)
Employment / Investment 15,774 4,306 4,518
Dependant 11,864 3,154 3,659
Student 1,479 92 663
Visas Issued under the General Employment Policy *
Profession 2003 2004(Jan-Mar) 2004(Apr-Jun)
Investors 297 53 52
Lawyers 206 65 80
Medical & Dental Professionals 60 16 14
Other Professionals and Technicians 3,002 788 866
Administrators, Managers and Executives 5,297 1,482 1,763
Chef and Professionals in Food & Beverage 149 28 19
Teachers / Professors 1,799 380 490
Sportsmen and Entertainers 3,746 1,166 979
Others 1,218 328 255

* excluding foreign domestic helpers, imported workers admitted under the Supplementary Labour Scheme and persons admitted to take up employment under schemes or arrangements catering for Mainland residents.

Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals
2003 2004(Jan-Mar) 2004(Apr-Jun)
Visas processed under Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals * 1,501 1,064 1,082

Note: * This Scheme was implemented on 15 July 2003.

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That's a lot of visas!