The Zhitong Finance App learned that on September 24, according to a press release from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the HKSAR Government will expand the “Facilitated Entry Program for Specially Invited Persons” from October 1, from current Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries to Central Asian and Middle Eastern countries and regions, and allow all government policy bureaus and departments to issue invitations through the plan to promote economic and trade exchanges and multi-faceted exchanges.

Furthermore, the Government will expand the “Entry Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Coming to Hong Kong to Participate in Short-Term Activities in Designated Sectors” from October 1, so that more non-local talents can come to Hong Kong as visitors to participate in designated short-term activities without applying for a work visa/entry permit. After review, in addition to the current 17 designated sectors, the short-term visitor program will add a “social welfare” category, and add more accredited institutions and designated short-term activities.

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