Entry for residence as dependants
Hong Kong permanent residents, residents not subject to a limit of stay, and people admitted for employment, investment, training, full-time local degree study or talent schemes can sponsor dependants to live in Hong Kong. Eligible dependants are a spouse or civil partner, unmarried dependent children under 18, and (for permanent or unlimited-stay sponsors) parents aged 60 or over. Applications are made online to the Immigration Department.
Life in Hong Kong SAR China
Money
3
Currency
Hong Kong Dollar
HKD
Hong Kong Dollar
Cost of living
74
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
2–17%
Income tax (national)
Salaries tax is the lower of progressive rates (2%-17%) on net chargeable income or the standard rate (15% on first HKD 5m of net income, 16% above).
Living
1
Happiness
#88 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Spouses, civil partners, minor children and elderly parents of eligible Hong Kong residents and visa holders.
Eligibility
Eligible sponsor
Hong Kong permanent residents and residents not subject to a limit of stay; people admitted for employment (e.g. General Employment Policy, ASMTP, IANG, TechTAS), investment, training or full-time local undergraduate/postgraduate study; entrants under QMAS, Top Talent Pass and the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.
Eligible dependants
Spouse, or civil partner/civil union partner (same-sex or opposite-sex; de facto partners excluded); unmarried dependent children under 18; parents aged 60 or above (only if the sponsor is a permanent resident or unlimited-stay resident).
Criteria
Reasonable proof of a genuine relationship; no known record against the applicant; the sponsor can support the dependant well above subsistence level and provide suitable accommodation.
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