Hong Kong QMAS General Points Test | Generated by AI
The General Points Test (GPT) is one of two scoring systems under Hong Kong’s Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) that allows talented individuals to settle in Hong Kong without a job offer.
Under the GPT, applicants are assessed across six factors with a maximum possible score of 245 points:
Age (maximum 30 points) - Younger applicants score higher, with peak points for ages 18-39
Academic/Professional Qualifications (maximum 70 points) - Points awarded based on educational credentials, with doctoral degrees scoring highest
Work Experience (maximum 75 points) - Based on years of relevant work experience, with senior or specialized roles scoring more
Talent List (maximum 30 points) - Bonus points if your profession is on Hong Kong’s current Talent List of in-demand occupations
Language Proficiency (maximum 20 points) - For proficiency in Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) and/or English
Family Background (maximum 20 points) - For having immediate family members who are Hong Kong permanent residents
To be eligible to apply under QMAS, you typically need a minimum baseline score (which has varied over time, but has been around 80 points in recent years). However, meeting the minimum doesn’t guarantee approval - the scheme operates on a quota system and applications are competitive.
The alternative to GPT is the Achievement-based Points Test, which is for applicants with exceptional achievements like Olympic medals or major international awards.
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