Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China vs Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Source basis
This comparison combines Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan government portals with the primary sources for each side's dominant skilled route. Every detailed figure links through to the underlying route or data page.
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Primary sources
- Immigration Department
Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified
- Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Interior (Jordan) - verified
- Immigration Department - General Employment Policy
Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified
- Residence Permits E-Applications (Work Residency) - Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Interior (Jordan) - verified
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Hong Kong's Immigration Department runs a suite of talent and employment admission schemes rather than a single points-based system. The headline routes are the General Employment Policy (GEP) for sponsored professionals, the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) and Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) for talent without a prior job offer, and the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG). Most schemes are residence tracks: seven years of continuous ordinary residence can lead to the right of abode.
- Official portal
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR)
- Languages
- Chinese, English
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Jordan administers residence through the Ministry of Interior, with day-to-day residence handled by the Public Security Directorate. Headline routes include employer-sponsored work residency, a multi-year Annual Residence for Five Years, investor residency via qualifying real-estate purchase, and self-funded residency, alongside family and study routes. The five-year permit is renewable but is not a permanent-residence card.
- Official portal
- Ministry of Interior (Jordan)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Jordanian dinar
How Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan differ
| Dimension | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China | Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 8 | 6 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 5 | 5 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 8 | 0 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | GEP residence -> extensions -> right of abode/permanent resident status after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence. | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | General Employment Policy (GEP) | Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored) |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | No fixed published floor | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | Hong Kong Immigration says General Employment Policy applications are normally finalised in four weeks once all documents and fees are received. | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | A Hong Kong GEP application with an initial stay over 180 days costs HKD 1,900 in listed Immigration Department fees. | — |
| Official languages | Chinese, English | Arabic |
| Currency | Hong Kong dollar | Jordanian dinar |
| Primary regulator | Law Society | JBA |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
General Employment Policy (GEP)
- Salary minimum
- No fixed published floor
- Government fees
- A Hong Kong GEP application with an initial stay over 180 days costs HKD 1,900 in listed Immigration Department fees.
- Processing time
- Hong Kong Immigration says General Employment Policy applications are normally finalised in four weeks once all documents and fees are received.
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored)
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Routes unique to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Routes unique to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Visa routes side by side
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (8)
General Employment Policy (GEP)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial stay normally up to 36 months on employment conditions; extensions typically follow a 3+3+2-year pattern.
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial stay normally up to 36 months under the General Points Test (or a longer initial period for Achievement-based applicants); renewable.
Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial stay of 36 months (Category A) or 24 months (Categories B and C); renewable on meeting the criteria.
Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial stay of 24 months on time limitation only; renewable subject to meeting the criteria.
Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Employment-based stay aligned with the company quota and the applicant contract; renewable subject to continued eligibility.
Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial stay normally up to 36 months on employment (business) conditions; extensions follow the standard pattern.
Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial stay granted under the scheme, renewable while the investment and asset requirements continue to be met.
Entry for Residence as Dependants
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Stay normally aligned with the sponsor permitted period of stay; renewable alongside the sponsor.
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (6)
Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Generally valid for one year and renewed annually while the employment and work permit continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Annual Residence for Five Years (Renewable)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Granted as a renewable five-year residence permit; it is not permanent residence. Confirm current validity and renewal conditions on the official page.
Investor Residency (Qualifying Real-Estate Purchase)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · A renewable residence permit tied to continued ownership of the qualifying property; it is a residence route, not citizenship. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Self-Funded ("Workless") Residency with Bank Deposit
No sponsor · Non-settlement · A renewable residence permit while the deposit (or property) condition is maintained. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Family / Follower Residency
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Generally valid for one year and renewed annually, tied to the primary resident's status. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Study Residency
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Generally valid for one year and renewed annually as your studies continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China or Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?+
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China’s General Employment Policy (GEP) requires a salary of at least No fixed published floor; Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Work Residency (Employer-Sponsored) is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
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Visa Atlas, "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China vs Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan immigration comparison", https://visaatlas.org/compare/hong-kong/vs/jordan. Last verified 27 June 2026.
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