Move to Hong Kong: Enjoy all-inclusive living amenities with family

1. Family-friendly environment for talent 

According to the 2024 Expat Insider report by InterNations, which covers 53 countries and regions, Hong Kong ranked 21st as one of the best global cities to live abroad. Under Hong Kong’s talent admission schemes, family members of talent, including their spouses, partners, and children under 18 can normally apply to live in Hong Kong as dependants. Entitled to employment and education rights, dependants can partake in Hong Kong’s dynamic job market and continue their professional growth. These benefits enable incoming talent and their families to enjoy the city’s outstanding quality of life and vibrant, diverse culture.

2. High-quality education

In Hong Kong, eligible children are entitled to 12 years of quality public education, covering primary (Grade 1-6) through secondary (Grade 7-12) levels. The academic results of Hong Kong students in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) have also been consistent, with overall scores surpassing international averages again in the 2022 assessment. In terms of educational equity, Hong Kong ranked 2nd among countries or economies with high academic achievements, indicating that the socio-economic status of Hong Kong students has minimal impact on their performance. Hong Kong’s educational environment is well-resourced to nurture and train students of all backgrounds.

Hong Kong public schools offer trilingual and bi-literate language education in spoken English, Cantonese, and Putonghua, as well as written English and Chinese. This approach enables students to express themselves confidently across all three languages and integrate into school life smoothly. Newly arrived students, even if their primary language is English or Putonghua, can still communicate effectively with peers and teachers from their first day. With diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, schools can cater to students' varied backgrounds and needs, fostering integration and multiculturalism.

3. Comprehensive healthcare system 

With a world-class healthcare system in Hong Kong, families of talent can also access subsidised, extensive public healthcare services without compromising quality. Alongside professional paediatric care, early childhood medical services such as vaccinations and medical and dental check-ups are readily available to support the physical and mental welfare of young children. Similarly, Hong Kong offers a wide range of elderly care services, including geriatric day hospitals, community services, and daycare centres for seniors. Other services include nursing care and health education, as well as social and recreational activities. Additionally, the healthcare system provides interpretation services for languages, including sign language. Many clinical and hospital personnel can communicate in English and Putonghua as well, ensuring that incoming families can access local healthcare without language barriers. 

4. Unique blend of urban convenience and natural beauty

Despite being a bustling metropolis, Hong Kong is a nature-filled city with around 40% of its total land area covered by country parks and special areas, giving local talent easy access to hiking trails, beaches, and geoparks with the family. Apart from recreational sports and family activities, residents can also spend weekends and family days exploring the city’s museums and cultural exhibitions. 

Hong Kong offers incoming talent families an ideal living environment with extensive living facilities, quality education and healthcare services. Moreover, local talent can enjoy high living standards and a fair, competitive environment, which is reflected in the city’s high ranking in global safety indexes. If you and your family are planning to move to Hong Kong, understanding the application steps and timeline for dependants beforehand can be beneficial. For more information on Talent Admission Schemes, please refer to the HKTE website.