1. Do I need a Hong Kong job offer?
No. QMAS does not require an employer.
2. Can I apply from the mainland?
Yes. Applications are submitted online to the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
3. Do I need to quit my job?
Not to apply. You decide when to move after approval.
4. How do I prove my degree?
Degree and graduation certificates, ideally with a CHSI verification report.
5. What proves work experience and income?
Employer reference letters, social-insurance records and individual income-tax records.
6. Can my family come?
Your spouse and unmarried children under 18 can apply as dependants.
7. What happens after approval?
You obtain the appropriate endorsement on your Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, then enter Hong Kong to collect your visa label and ID card.
8. What about hukou and social insurance?
Rules depend on your local authorities. Many applicants keep mainland social insurance running until they settle — check locally before changing anything.
9. How long does it take?
Processing times vary; plan for several months.
10. When can I get permanent residency?
Typically after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence, meeting renewal conditions along the way.