Occupation Permit (Self-Employed)

The route is built around a one-person business, but recruitment of non-administrative support staff is permitted. Confirm the current staffing rules on the official EDB page before hiring.

The EDB sets a minimum annual business income and a cumulative turnover target that must be met over the permit term to qualify for renewal. Verify the current figures on the official page.

Yes. The Self-Employed Occupation Permit does not require employer sponsorship; it is built around a non-citizen running a one-person professional or service activity rather than holding a local job offer. Confirm the current eligibility rules on the official EDB page.

The application asks for a detailed business plan, letters of intent from prospective clients (including local clients), your CV and academic or professional qualifications, and evidence of the investment transfer and business registration. Confirm the current documentary requirements on the official EDB page.