As cross-border business activity continues to grow across Asia, an increasing number of foreign professionals are either employed by companies in China or stationed there by overseas headquarters to oversee regional operations. When these individuals need to travel to Taiwan for meetings, business negotiations, or short-term project work, obtaining the right visa becomes a critical part of the planning process.
As Hong Kong grapples with economic uncertainty and growing scrutiny over its talent immigration policies, one initiative stands particularly exposed under the spotlight: the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS). Initially launched to attract high-calibre professionals with a top university degree or high-income to invigorate Hong Kong’s competitiveness, TTPS has recently faced a turbulent wave of public scepticism. With increasing reports of forged academic credentials and questionable applicant intentions, the Immigration Department has responded by tightening the reins on how TTPS holders apply for extensions.